About
What is Cape Fear Chem-Dry?
Our team at Cape Fear Chem-Dry provides New Hanover and Brunswick County with a wide variety of cleaning services designed to keep homes and businesses clean and healthy. We are independently owned and operated and love serving our customers here in and around Wilmington.
Our revolutionary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process combines innovative cleaning solutions and industry-leading equipment to deliver a deeper, longer-lasting clean. This unique cleaning process uses the natural power of carbonation to lift stubborn dirt, stains, and odors out of carpet fibers. We use about 80% less water than traditional steam cleaners, which means carpets dry in just 1 to 2 hours. Our professional team of local carpet cleaners is trained to deliver top-quality cleaning services at an excellent value. We look forward to cleaning for you.
History of the Chem-Dry Brand
As a young man working his way through law school in the early 1970s, Robert Harris was a carpet cleaner who was working for someone else. Unhappy with the performance of the cleaning products then available, he began looking for a better solution. His research stretched into years and years of studying the chemical properties of cleaning formulas and years of backbreaking experiments that required cleaning areas of dirty carpets with one formula and then another.
Eventually, he developed a revolutionary carbonated solution that not only cleaned deeply, but was also gentle on the actual carpet. With the birth of Chem-Dry in 1977 came self-employment and success. The demand for his cleaning services mushroomed and soon friends and family clamored for his secret. From the first small group of franchises, the Chem-Dry network has grown to thousands of successful franchises around the world. As the Chem-Dry family increases, Robert Harris has seen his own success story repeated by many franchisees.
Now, after more than 45 years, Chem-Dry is ranked the #1 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, with more locations than any other business in the industry! Led by Brand President Ed Quinlan, Chem-Dry continues its mission today of being an innovation leader and helping provide cleaner and healthier homes and workplaces for people around the world.
Chem-Dry is also a member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands, which includes 12 other residential and commercial services franchise brands such as N-Hance Wood Refinishing, redbox+ Dumpsters, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, The Patch Boys, DUCTZ, HOODZ, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Cape Fear Chem-Dry?
Cape Fear Chem-Dry is owned and operated by a local Wilmington family. Derek Liles, Ashley Powell, and Jodie Matheny created the franchise in 2024 and have enjoyed providing the greater Wilmington community with revolutionary cleaning services.
Does Cape Fear Chem-Dry offer residential and commercial cleaning services?
We offer all of our state-of-the-art cleaning services in both residential and commercial settings. We’ve cleaned carpet and more in homes, medical facilities, schools, churches, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and traditional offices. Thanks to our fast drying process, plenty of local business owners have turned to us for help freshening up their space without the wasted downtime.
Can I call to set up an appointment?
Yes, you can! Give us a ring at (910) 994-7774 today. You’ll speak with an actual person and be treated the right way. We’ll even provide you with an initial estimate over the phone so you can decide whether or not you want to go with us before setting up an appointment. Additionally, you can request an appointment online.
