Job completed for Olivia B. - River Edge, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: July 22, 2025

Location: River Edge, NJ

Solutions provided:

Homeowner Olivia B. in River Edge, NJ experienced water damage in her finished basement after a pipe began leaking behind the wall near the utility sink. The slow leak persisted over several days, saturating drywall, soaking the carpet, and affecting the bottom sections of wood paneling and baseboards. PDQ’s water damage restoration team responded to the River Edge property to conduct moisture mapping, identify the source, and begin emergency water extraction. Once the leaking pipe was isolated and repaired, crews removed the water-damaged drywall and initiated structural drying using industrial dehumidifiers and air movers. Carpet and padding were pulled up to dry the subfloor and prevent microbial growth.

The River Edge basement water damage required careful demolition to access hidden moisture behind cabinetry and utility fixtures. Antimicrobial treatments were applied to affected areas, and wet insulation behind the walls was discarded to prevent future mold development. The homeowner’s insurance policy covered the water damage mitigation and cleanup, streamlining the restoration process. As with many finished basement water incidents in River Edge, early intervention helped minimize structural damage and speed up the drying timeline. By the conclusion of the project, the River Edge basement was fully dried, sanitized, and cleared for reconstruction.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad