Cape Fear Laundry

4.5
(248 reviews)

Experience Wilmington's newly refurbished, veteran-owned laundromat! For over 40 years, Cape Fear Laundry has been dedicated to providing a clean and welcoming environment for the community.

About Cape Fear Laundry

For over 40 years, Cape Fear Laundry has been a trusted and essential part of the Wilmington, NC community. Now under new ownership, the laundromat continues its legacy with a fresh, local focus. It is proudly owned and operated by James, a U.S. Army veteran, and his wife Rosalia. Their mission is rooted in a deep commitment to the neighborhood, focusing on providing an exceptionally clean, welcoming, and friendly environment for every guest. Having been recently refurbished, Cape Fear Laundry combines decades of community trust with a renewed dedication to outstanding customer service, making it the top choice for a reliable and pleasant laundry day.

Cape Fear Laundry offers a comprehensive range of services to meet every laundry need. The self-service area is equipped with a variety of high-capacity machines, including washers ranging from 20 to 80 pounds and dryers from 30 to 75 pounds, ensuring customers can handle any size load efficiently. For ultimate convenience, the wash-and-fold service is a perfect solution—patrons can simply drop off laundry, including bulky items like comforters, and the professional staff will sort, wash, dry, and fold it. Local businesses in industries like hospitality, wellness, and food service can also take advantage of the dependable commercial laundry service. All machines operate with quarters, with washers starting at $3.00 and dryers at $0.25 per 5 minutes. Change machines are available on-site, and friendly staff are present during wash & fold hours to provide assistance.

Services

Laundromat
Laundry
Laundry service

Machine Types

Large Capacity

Payment Methods

Coins

Business Hours

  • monday 7 AM–10 PM
  • tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
  • wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
  • thursday 7 AM–10 PM
  • friday 7 AM–10 PM
  • saturday 7 AM–10 PM
  • sunday 7 AM–10 PM

Contact Information

Address

1047 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Frequently Asked Questions

What laundry services does Cape Fear Laundry provide?

Cape Fear Laundry offers several convenient options to fit your needs. You can use the self-service facility with its high-capacity machines, drop off your items for a full-service wash and fold, or inquire about the commercial laundry services available for local businesses.

What payment methods are accepted?

The laundromat operates on a traditional coin system. All washers and dryers accept quarters, and for your convenience, there are change machines available on-site to convert bills.

What sizes of washers and dryers are available?

To handle any size load, Cape Fear Laundry is equipped with a wide range of machines. The washers vary in capacity from 20-lb to extra-large 80-lb sizes, and the dryers range from 30-lb to 75-lb.

How does the wash-and-fold drop-off service work?

It's simple! Just bring in your laundry—from everyday clothes to bulky comforters—and the friendly staff will take care of the rest. They sort, wash, dry, and neatly fold everything for you, so it's ready for pickup.

Do you offer laundry services for local businesses?

Yes, Cape Fear Laundry provides reliable commercial laundry services for a variety of businesses, including spas, gyms, vacation rentals, and restaurants. This service ensures professional cleaning with a dependable turnaround time.

Who operates Cape Fear Laundry?

Cape Fear Laundry is a locally owned and operated business, run by a husband-and-wife team, James and Rosalia. James is a proud U.S. Army veteran, and together they are dedicated to serving the Wilmington community.

Is there staff available to help?

Absolutely. Friendly and helpful staff members are on-site during wash & fold drop-off hours to assist guests and answer any questions you might have.

How much does it cost to use the machines?

Using the self-service machines is very affordable. Washers start at just $3.00 per load, and the high-efficiency dryers start at $0.25 for 5 minutes of drying time.

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