New Hanover County
Water damage & mold help in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington sits on the Cape Fear River near the North Carolina coast. In 2018, Hurricane Florence dropped more than 20 inches of rain, flooding roads and cutting the city off for days, and Matthew in 2016 also brought major flooding. Sunny-day tidal flooding downtown, high humidity and storm wind make water damage a regular risk.
Areas served
Historic Downtown · Carolina Heights · Forest Hills · Ogden · Masonboro
ZIPs include 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412
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Wilmington homes and water damage
Historic Downtown and Carolina Heights have 1800s and early-1900s homes on crawlspaces with aging plumbing. Newer suburbs like Ogden and Masonboro have mostly slab and crawlspace homes. Many historic downtown homes are raised a few feet on brick piers, which helps with flooding but leaves crawlspaces open to humid air. Newer homes in Ogden and Masonboro often have attic air handlers and long condensate lines that clog in the summer heat.
Hurricane rainfall flooding
Florence's 2018 rain flooded homes and roads across New Hanover County.
Hurricane wind damage
Strong winds tear off shingles and bring trees down, letting rain inside.
Tidal flooding
High tides flood low downtown streets along the Cape Fear River.
Humidity and mold
Coastal humidity grows mold quickly in crawlspaces and on wet materials.
Older plumbing
Historic homes have cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines.
Sandy soils and high water tables
Low ground and high water tables mean yards and crawlspaces stay wet for days after heavy rain.
AC condensate leaks
Long, humid summers keep air conditioning running, and clogged drain lines overflow into ceilings and closets.
Common calls in Wilmington
- Water Damage in Wilmington
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- Structural drying in Wilmington
- Ceiling water damage repair in Wilmington
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Wilmington at a glance
- County
- New Hanover County
- Neighborhoods
- Historic Downtown, Carolina Heights, Forest Hills, Ogden
- ZIP codes
- 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412
- Nearby
- Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Greensboro, NC, Asheville, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Durham, NC
Wilmington questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Wilmington?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Wilmington or New Hanover County Building Safety.
Do I need flood insurance in Wilmington?
Homeowners policies exclude flood, and Florence flooded many homes outside high-risk zones. A separate policy is worth considering.
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