Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Toms River and the Jersey Shore

What Makes the Jersey Shore Different

Toms River and the towns around it sit on Barnegat Bay, with a thin barrier island between the bay and the ocean. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 pushed storm surge across the island and into bayfront neighborhoods, and many homes were raised or rebuilt afterward. Coastal storms and very high tides still flood low streets and lagoon homes. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

Salt water does more harm than fresh water. It corrodes wiring, outlets, furnaces and metal fasteners, and damage can show up weeks later. Have an electrician check anything that was under water before the power goes back on. Many shore homes sit empty in winter, so a frozen pipe in a closed house can run for days before anyone notices.

Summers are humid, and homes near the water stay damp. Crawlspaces, closed up rentals and finished spaces under raised homes grow mold if they are not kept dry. A dehumidifier and good airflow go a long way, and wet drywall or carpet pad should come out within a day or two.