Windows left down in a storm, a leaking seal, a clogged sunroof drain or a flood. We find where the water got in, dry the car out, and get rid of the mold and the musty smell.
The problem
All it takes is water and time. Once the carpet and the padding underneath get wet and stay wet, it doesn’t take long for mold and mildew to start growing, especially in a Charlotte summer.
The usual ways water gets in: windows or a sunroof left open in a storm, leaking windshield or door seals, clogged sunroof drains, and flooding. A lot of the time you never see the water. You just notice a musty smell, foggy windows, or a damp spot under the mats.
Cleaning the mold you can see isn’t enough. If the padding underneath is still wet, or the leak is still there, it comes right back. That’s why we start by finding where the water is coming from, then extract and dry everything, clean and treat the mold, and replace carpet and insulation when it’s too far gone.
We’ve been detailing cars around Charlotte for over 6 years and we’re rated 4.9 stars on Google with 180+ reviews. Most water damage jobs are drop-off, since drying out the carpet and padding, and replacing them when needed, can take more than a day.
How we do it
Every water job is different, so we don’t run the same routine on every car.
We check windshield and door seals, sunroof drains and the floor. If it needs a repair, we tell you what we found.
Water pulled out of the carpet and padding and the car dried out. Bad jobs mean pulling seats and carpet.
Every affected surface cleaned and treated, from carpet and seats to belts and plastics, plus the musty smell.
Carpet or insulation that’s too far gone gets replaced, so the smell doesn’t keep coming back.
We make sure everything is dry and clean before we put it back together and hand you the keys.
We don’t cover up the musty smell. We get rid of the water, the mold and what caused it.
Real Google reviews
We’re rated 4.9 stars with 180+ Google reviews. Here’s what a few customers said after we cleaned up mold and water damage in their cars. You can read more reviews here.
★★★★★
Mold after a storm
Wow. Just wow. Fabian really did wonders with my car. It was gross! I had left the windows open during a storm overnight and noticed mold growing recently. That, coupled with black interior and a white dog had me in a desperate place. He went well above and beyond expectations, is competitively priced, kind, on time and professional. Will send all of my friends his way.
Nicole Desourdis
★★★★★
Leak & mold cleanup
Fabian and his team were incredible! They did the interior and exterior of my car after a leak caused a mold issue. I was scared my car would never feel clean again but my car truly feels BRAND new. They were professional, timely, and very good at what they do. Fabian even went above and beyond by bringing me a new car air filter, because he noticed I needed a new one. Will be recommending them to our friends/family!
Karina De Gracia
★★★★★
Stains & mildew
My car got a huge makeover done here! It used to have all kinds of stains, debris, and a bad mildew smell. Was concerned about mold too. Fabian made my car look brand new! He was very flexible with scheduling, offered decent pricing, and went above and beyond by bringing the finished car to my workplace. Cleaned my headlights for free as well. I give FC Auto Detailing 5+ stars!!
Bethany Santiago
The package
Every car gets the full process below, adjusted to how much water got in and how far the mold spread. Send us a few photos or call (980) 800-3909 and we’ll quote it before we start.
Personalized
Mold & water damage
Best for: storms, leaking seals, clogged sunroof drains and flooding.
Personalized pricing
Per job
What’s included:
Where it comes from
Finding the source is half the job. These are the ones we see:
One overnight storm can soak the seats and carpet. The sooner it’s dried, the less chance mold has to take hold.
A windshield that wasn’t sealed right can leak for months, soaking the carpet behind the dash.
When the drain tubes clog, water backs up into the headliner or onto the floor.
Worn door seals let water in every time it rains, usually showing up as a wet spot near the door.
Standing water soaks carpet, padding and insulation. Sometimes it’s an insurance question, and we’ll give you a straight answer.
More services
Water damage cleanup pairs well with a full interior detail. Here’s what else we offer:
Odor Removal: Smoke, pets, spilled gas or mildew. We find the source and get the smell out instead of covering it up.
Interior Detail: We deep clean carpets, seats, and all interior surfaces to remove dirt, stains, and odors, leaving your cabin spotless and refreshed. It is the perfect way to keep your vehicle’s interior feeling comfortable and looking like new.
Car Detailing Packages: Choose from our customized detailing packages designed to fit different needs and budgets, whether you need a quick refresh or a full transformation. Each package combines multiple services to give your vehicle complete care inside and out.
Paint Correction: Swirl marks, oxidation and faded paint? We machine polish the paint to bring back the gloss, then protect it with a sealant or ceramic coating.
We service Charlotte, NC and nearby areas like Concord, Huntersville, Mint Hill, SouthPark, Pineville, Gastonia, Matthews and Mount Holly.
Questions
Usually, yes, if we catch it before the padding underneath has been soaked for too long. Light to moderate mold can be extracted, cleaned and treated. If the carpet or insulation is too far gone, we replace it.
Not if the leak is fixed and everything is dried out. That’s why we find where the water is coming from first. If a leak isn’t fixed, the water, the mold and the smell will come back.
We find where the water is getting in and tell you what we found. If it needs a repair, like a windshield reseal, that goes to a glass or body shop, and it’s best to get it done before or right after we clean.
It depends on how much water got in. Drying and carpet replacement can stretch it into more than one day.
It depends on how much water got in and how far the mold spread. Every job is priced on its own. Send us a few photos or call (980) 800-3909 and we’ll quote it.
It depends on how high the water got and what it reached. Sometimes cleanup and new carpet make sense, and sometimes it’s an insurance claim. Send us photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Most of the time, yes. Drying out the carpet and padding, and replacing them when needed, can take more than a day, so drop-off works best. Just ask when you get your quote.
Ready when you are
Musty smell, foggy windows or a wet floor? The sooner we get to it, the less work it is. Most water damage jobs are drop-off so we can dry everything out the right way. We serve Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Mint Hill, SouthPark, Pineville, Gastonia, Matthews and Mount Holly.
We take card, Venmo, Zelle or cash. Call us at (980) 800-3909 or book online.
