Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Dover, Delaware Area

What Makes Dover, Delaware Different

Dover sits on flat, low ground in central Delaware, with the St. Jones River running through the city toward Delaware Bay. Heavy rain drains slowly across this flat land, and crawlspaces and basements can stay damp and seep in wet seasons. A crawlspace that stays wet will grow mold under the floor long before anyone smells it.

Nor’easters and tropical storms bring heavy rain and wind, and the bayshore communities east of Dover can flood at very high tides. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. Long power outages stop sump pumps and dehumidifiers at once. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Summers are hot and humid, so wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Winters bring freezes, and pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls can split. Many homes near downtown were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.