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Water Damage & Mold Help in Sneads Ferry, NC

Sneads Ferry sits on the west bank of the New River where it meets the sound, with waterfront homes, older fishing-community properties and fast-growing neighborhoods near the Camp Lejeune gate. Here's what local homeowners should know.

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Map of the Dry Coast Restoration service area, highlighting Sneads Ferry in Onslow County, NC

Homes in Sneads Ferry

Sneads Ferry is an unincorporated community in Onslow County, on the west side of the New River near where it meets the Intracoastal Waterway and the sound behind North Topsail Beach. It began as a fishing and shrimping community, and many older homes sit close to the water.

Growth has changed it quickly. The broader Sneads Ferry area grew from about 5,400 residents in 2000 to roughly 9,750 by 2014, driven largely by access to Camp Lejeune through the NC 172 gate and the expansion of Marine Corps commands nearby. Newer subdivisions now line the roads off NC 172 and NC 210, alongside older waterfront and rural properties.

Storm history

Hurricane Florence hit Sneads Ferry hard in 2018. Homes and businesses were badly damaged, roads washed out, trees came down, and flooding cut off some properties. One resident described her house as surrounded by water on all sides while she waited to be rescued, and the New River Marina was heavily damaged by flooding and wind. Onslow County as a whole recorded some of the heaviest rain in the state's history during that storm, with more than 30 inches near Swansboro.

Why being unincorporated matters

Because Sneads Ferry isn't an incorporated town, building permits and inspections for repairs go through Onslow County. If repairs after water or storm damage involve electrical, plumbing, HVAC or structural work, ask your contractor whether county permits are needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you help homes in Sneads Ferry and near the base?

Yes. Crews serve homes throughout Sneads Ferry, including waterfront properties along the New River and newer neighborhoods off NC 172 and NC 210. If you live in on-base family housing, contact your base housing office first.

Who handles permits for repairs in Sneads Ferry?

Onslow County. Sneads Ferry is unincorporated, so permits and inspections for repair work that requires them go through the county.

Is my Sneads Ferry home in a flood zone?

Properties along the New River, the sound and local creeks are more likely to be in mapped flood zones, but flooding also happens outside them. Look up your address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or Onslow County's GIS maps.

How fast can someone get to my home in Sneads Ferry?

Often the same day. Response times depend on your location, the time of day and conditions, and can be longer right after a major storm.

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