Job completed for Erica J. - Andover, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: May 15, 2025

Location: Andover, NJ

Solutions provided:

Erica J. of Andover, NJ experienced a serious water intrusion after a hidden pipe inside a hallway wall began leaking, soaking the hardwood floors and surrounding drywall. The leak went undetected until water began pooling at the baseboards and spreading along the wood flooring. Upon inspection, our team found elevated moisture levels within the wall cavities and beneath the hardwood, prompting the need for an immediate flood cut and containment setup. The Andover, NJ water damage restoration crew mobilized rapidly to prevent mold growth and further structural deterioration.

We began by isolating the affected hallway in Erica’s Andover, NJ home using containment barriers and negative air pressure to control airborne particles. A flood cut was performed two feet up from the floor to remove saturated drywall and allow airflow into the wall cavity. Damaged wood flooring was carefully removed for drying and salvage evaluation. Industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers were installed to dry structural components and subflooring, while antimicrobial treatments were applied to inhibit mold development. The insurance claim was approved due to the severity and sudden nature of the pipe failure. This pipe leak in Andover, NJ illustrates how quickly hardwood floors and wall interiors can require invasive drying methods like flood cuts and containment when plumbing issues go unnoticed.

Team members on this project:

David Rebolledo, Jerry Katz