Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Greenville, North Carolina Area

What Makes Greenville, North Carolina Different

Greenville sits on the Tar River in the flat coastal plain. In 1999, the rain from Hurricane Floyd pushed the Tar River to a record flood that covered large parts of the city and county. Heavy rain from hurricanes and tropical storms can still send the river and the creeks over their banks. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Summers are hot and humid, and mold grows fast. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Many homes sit on crawlspaces that trap moisture, so a vapor barrier and good drainage around the house matter.

Hurricane wind brings down trees and cuts power for days. Long outages stop sump pumps, dehumidifiers and air conditioning all at once. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.