Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Wilmington Area

What Makes Wilmington Different

Wilmington sits between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic, and hurricanes are the defining risk here. Hurricane Florence in 2018 dropped so much rain that floodwater cut the city off for days. Storm surge, river flooding and rain can all hit at once, and floodwater from outside is always contaminated. A standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so flood insurance is a separate policy worth having.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows, and long power 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.

Summers are hot and humid, and wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many homes sit over crawlspaces, where damp air and standing water feed mold and rot under the floor. Downtown streets near the river see tidal flooding on very high tides, and many historic homes there were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before demolition.