Job completed for Brian T. - Short Hills, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: September 12, 2025

Location: Short Hills, NJ

Solutions provided:

Homeowner Brian T. contacted us after discovering water damage in the laundry room of his Short Hills, NJ home caused by a leaking pipe connected to the washing machine. The slow leak had been dripping behind the appliance for several days, saturating the wall and pooling across the tiled floor. Although the tile surface helped minimize immediate damage, water had already seeped into the grout lines and beneath the baseboards. Our team performed detailed moisture mapping and initiated water extraction, followed by structure drying to address trapped moisture behind cabinetry and inside the wall cavity. Portions of water-damaged drywall were removed to prevent mold development.

Water damage in Short Hills, NJ homes often results from appliance leaks, especially washing machine lines that loosen or deteriorate over time. This Short Hills restoration job required targeted drying techniques, including the use of dehumidifiers and air movers positioned to circulate air beneath the tile flooring. We applied antimicrobial treatments to inhibit microbial growth in the affected area and monitored moisture levels to ensure complete drying. The homeowner filed a successful water damage insurance claim, which covered all restoration services. In Short Hills, NJ, leaking washing machine lines are a common source of hidden water damage, particularly in laundry rooms where water can accumulate unnoticed until structural materials are affected.

Team members on this project:

David Rebolledo