Job completed for Jeremy L. - Wayne, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: April 12, 2025

Location: Wayne, NJ

Solutions provided:

Jeremy contacted PDQ Restoration after detecting a persistent musty odor in his home in Wayne, NJ. Over time, he noticed discoloration on the drywall in a corner of his dining room and realized something wasn’t right. Upon further investigation, he discovered a slow leak in a cold water pipe hidden behind the wall. The moisture had gone unnoticed for weeks, allowing mold to form and spread within the wall cavity and into the surrounding area.

PDQ Restoration arrived promptly at Jeremy’s Wayne residence and conducted a detailed moisture and mold inspection using thermal imaging and hygrometers. We identified damp areas behind the wall, along the baseboards, and even in the adjacent room. Our team carefully removed affected sections of drywall to expose the wet insulation and mold growth inside the wall cavity. We established containment using plastic barriers and negative air pressure to keep mold spores from spreading to unaffected parts of the house, a critical step in the mold remediation process.

After removing all mold-contaminated materials, we treated the area with professional-grade antimicrobial solutions to ensure all surfaces were thoroughly sanitized. Industrial dehumidifiers and air movers were used to dry out the space completely, eliminating all residual moisture and humidity. Our team monitored moisture levels daily to confirm the area was no longer damp and that the environment was safe for reconstruction. We also assisted Jeremy in filing an insurance claim, providing all documentation and photos to support the process.

Within a few days, Jeremy’s home in Wayne, NJ, was fully dried, sanitized, and cleared of mold. The previously hidden leak had been resolved, and the risk of ongoing moisture damage was eliminated. PDQ Restoration's swift and meticulous response helped return Jeremy's home to a safe and healthy condition. Homeowners in Wayne can trust PDQ when slow leaks lead to unseen water damage and mold issues behind the walls.

Team members on this project:

David Rebolledo, Jerry Katz