Durham County
Water damage & mold help in Durham, NC
Durham is part of North Carolina's Research Triangle, home to Duke University. Hurricane Fran in 1996 brought down thousands of trees across the region, and ice storms do the same in winter. Heavy rain floods creeks like Ellerbe Creek and Third Fork Creek, and humid summers lead to crawlspace mold in older homes.
Areas served
Trinity Park · Old West Durham · Forest Hills · Walltown · South Durham
ZIPs include 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707
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Durham homes and water damage
Trinity Park, Old West Durham and Forest Hills have 1910s–1940s homes with crawlspaces and aging plumbing, many now rentals near Duke. South Durham has newer slab and crawlspace homes. Many older homes near Duke have been renovated, but crawlspaces, original plaster walls and hardwood floors remain. Student and faculty rentals change hands often, so a slow leak under a sink or behind a shower can run for months before a new tenant reports it.
Falling trees
Hurricanes and ice storms bring large oaks down on roofs, as Fran did in 1996.
Creek flooding
Heavy rain floods Ellerbe Creek and Third Fork Creek, reaching nearby homes.
Crawlspace mold
Humid summers keep crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Freeze bursts
Cold snaps freeze pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near Duke change tenants often, and slow leaks can go unreported.
Basement seepage
Red clay soils hold water against foundation walls after heavy rain, letting water into older basements.
Older plumbing
Historic homes in Trinity Park and Walltown have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that leak with age.
Common calls in Durham
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Durham at a glance
- County
- Durham County
- Neighborhoods
- Trinity Park, Old West Durham, Forest Hills, Walltown
- ZIP codes
- 27701, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707
- Nearby
- Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Greensboro, NC, Asheville, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Wilmington, NC
Durham questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Durham?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City-County of Durham Inspections Department.
Does insurance cover tree damage in Durham?
Usually yes when a tree falls on your home during a storm, subject to your deductible.
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