Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Newark and Jersey City

What Makes Newark and Jersey City Different

This is one of the oldest and densest parts of the country. Rowhouses, two and three family homes and brick apartment buildings share walls and plumbing, so a leak in one unit often travels to the next. Much of the housing was built long before 1978, and lead paint is common. Old pipe wrap, floor tile and plaster may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.

Low areas along the Hudson, the Hackensack and the Passaic flood in coastal storms and very high tides. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 pushed surge into Hoboken, Jersey City and other waterfront towns, and the remains of Hurricane Ida in 2021 caused severe flash flooding across northern New Jersey. Heavy rain can overwhelm older sewers and push water back up through basement drains.

Sewer backup and floodwater from outside are contaminated. Remove soaked drywall, insulation and carpet rather than drying them in place. Winters bring cold snaps that freeze pipes in exterior walls and unheated basements, and a backwater valve and a sump pump prevent a lot of damage.