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

What Makes Hickory, North Carolina Different

Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, along the Catawba River and Lake Hickory. Red clay soil sheds heavy rain instead of soaking it in, so water runs toward foundations and into crawlspaces and basements. Keep gutters clear and grade the soil away from the house.

Summers are warm and humid, and many homes sit on crawlspaces that trap moisture. That moisture feeds mold and rot under the floor, and it can make the whole house smell musty. A vapor barrier on the crawlspace floor and a dehumidifier help a lot.

Winter ice storms bring down trees and power lines, and hard freezes split pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces. The remains of hurricanes can also bring days of heavy rain to the foothills. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.