James Island, South Carolina
Water damage and mold help on James Island
A leak, a flooded room or mold you can see or smell? Send a request from anywhere on James Island, from Riverland Terrace to Lighthouse Point. A local restoration company calls you back and gives you a written price before any work starts.
- Homes
- 18,413
- Median year built
- 1990
- Flood claims on record
- 2,454
- Ground at ZIP center
- 8.4 ft
About James Island
James Island sits between the Stono River, Charleston Harbor and the marsh, and much of it is low. The ground at the ZIP's Census center point is about 8.4 feet above sea level, and 29412 has 2,454 flood insurance claims on record, 825 of them since 2015. Residents most often name Harbor View Road near the Connector and the Willow Walk neighborhood as places that flood in heavy rain at high tide; houses on higher ground mostly deal with leaks and crawl space moisture.
Homes and water on James Island
James Island has about 18,413 housing units according to the Census ACS 2020-2024, with a median year built of 1990. The housing here is mixed: 27% built before 1980 and 35% in 2000 or later. That means everything from raised older houses over crawl spaces to slab-on-grade houses with plumbing in the slab.
Flood is a real exposure here. The federal flood insurance program has 2,454 claims on record in this ZIP code, 825 of them since 2015, with $22.9 million paid. Flood water from outside is excluded from standard homeowners policies, so it matters which kind of water got in. Flood cleanup.
The air is the same story across the Lowcountry. Charleston International Airport averages about 140 days a year with a dew point of 65°F or more, nearly all of them from May through October. Wet materials that don't dry within a day or two are where mold starts.
James Island ZIP codes
| ZIP | Area | Homes | Median built | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29412 | James Island | 18,413 | 1990 | 2,454 |
Census ACS 2020-2024; OpenFEMA NFIP claims, all years. Compare all 27 ZIP codes.
Average muggy days (dew point 65°F or higher), by month
Services on James Island
How it works
- Tell us what got wet, or what you found. Use the form or text photos. Say how long it has been wet if you know.
- A local restoration company calls you back. They ask a few questions and set a time to look at it.
- You get a written scope and price before work starts. You decide. If insurance is involved, ask how they document the job.
Questions
Do you cover all of James Island?
Yes, including ZIP 29412. The company that calls you back will confirm your address is in their service area.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the day and how many calls follow a storm. Say in your request if water is still coming in, or if anyone at home has asthma or a weak immune system. The company will tell you when they can come.
Do I get a price first?
Ask for a written scope and price before work starts. With active water, drying often starts on the first visit; ask what the first day will cost and how drying is billed before you sign.
Nearby: Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Johns Island, Folly Beach, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville and Charleston.