Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Piedmont Triad

What Makes the Triad Different

The Piedmont Triad is warm and humid for much of the year, and many homes sit over crawlspaces. A damp crawlspace is the most common source of mold here. Moisture from the soil, a leaking pipe or poor drainage feeds mold on joists and subfloors, and the musty smell rises into the house. A vapor barrier, working vents or a sealed crawlspace with a dehumidifier help a lot.

The red clay soil drains slowly, so heavy rain can pool against foundations and seep into crawlspaces and basements. Summer thunderstorms and the remains of tropical storms can drop a lot of rain fast, and creeks can flood low streets. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Winters are usually mild, but ice storms bring down trees and power lines, and cold snaps freeze pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls. Never run a generator or grill inside a home or garage, because carbon monoxide builds up fast. Many older homes and mill houses were built before 1978, so test for lead paint before sanding or scraping.