Water Damage Blog for Kearny and West Hudson
Local water problems, one at a time: basement backups, frozen pipes in old walls, river and storm water, and what a claim file needs.
From a 1755 Steam Pump to Water Extraction in North Arlington
A 1755 steam engine pumped water from a North Arlington copper mine. See how modern extraction removes standing water from homes and why it comes first.
Water Heater and Washer Leaks in Newark Apartment Buildings
A failed water heater or washer hose in a Newark apartment building can reach the unit below fast. See what to shut off, who to tell and how drying works.
When the Power Fails, Pumps Stop: Sump Pump Failure in Kearny
A sump pump stops when the power does. Learn how pumps fail, what Sandy showed at Kearny's sewer pump stations and how overflow cleanup and drying work.
Floor Drain Backup in Kearny After Heavy Rain
Water rising in a basement floor drain after heavy rain in Kearny is sewage, not rain. See why it happens, what to do first and how the cleanup works.
Harrison Basement Flooding From Backed Up Storm Drains
Basement flooding in Harrison often starts at a backed up storm drain. See what Sandy showed on Warren, Sussex and Bergen Streets and how cleanup works.
Harrison Businesses and Water Damage: Drying in Phases
Water damage in a Harrison shop, hotel or warehouse calls for phased drying that keeps tenants open. See how wet zones are isolated, dried and documented.
Roof Leaks in Glen Ridge's Older Houses After Steady Rain
A roof leak in an older Glen Ridge house can soak insulation and plaster before a stain shows. See where the water travels, what to do and how drying works.
East Orange Ceiling Leaks: Tracing Water to the Unit Above
A wet ceiling in an East Orange apartment usually starts in the unit above. See how the source is traced, how the ceiling is dried and what to document.
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