Pitt County
Water damage & mold help in Greenville, NC
Greenville sits on the Tar River in eastern North Carolina, home to East Carolina University. Hurricane Floyd in 1999 caused record flooding along the Tar River, and Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018 flooded the region again. Humidity and student rentals add risk.
Areas served
Tar River area · College View · Uptown · Winterville area · West Greenville
ZIPs include 27833, 27834, 27835, 27836, 27858
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Greenville homes and water damage
College View has 1920s–1950s homes on crawlspaces, many now rentals. Newer subdivisions have slab and crawlspace homes. Many College View homes near ECU sit on crawlspaces with plaster walls and hardwood floors, and many are now rentals. Tenants change each year, so slow leaks can run for months before anyone reports them. Homes near the Tar River face flood risk, and Floyd flooded thousands of homes in 1999. Newer subdivisions toward Winterville have attic HVAC and water heaters that can overflow into ceilings.
River flooding
The Tar River flooded the city during Floyd in 1999.
Hurricane rain
Matthew and Florence brought heavy rain and flooding.
Crawlspace moisture
Humidity keeps crawlspaces damp, causing mold and rot.
Student rental leaks
Rentals near ECU change tenants often.
Hurricane wind
Strong winds bring trees down on roofs.
Freeze bursts
Cold snaps freeze pipes in crawlspaces and exterior walls of older homes.
AC condensate overflows
Long, humid summers keep air conditioning running, and clogged drain lines spill into ceilings and closets.
Common calls in Greenville
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Greenville at a glance
- County
- Pitt County
- Neighborhoods
- Tar River area, College View, Uptown, Winterville area
- ZIP codes
- 27833, 27834, 27835, 27836, 27858
- Nearby
- Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Greensboro, NC, Asheville, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC
Greenville questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Greenville?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Greenville Inspections division.
Do I need flood insurance in Greenville?
Homeowners policies exclude flood. Areas near the Tar River are in FEMA flood zones.
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