Job completed for Aiden F. - Mountain Lakes, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: November 19, 2025

Location: Mountain Lakes, NJ

Solutions provided:

Aiden F. experienced major water damage in his Mountain Lakes home after a sudden water pipe break from a failed HVAC discharge line caused multiple burst pipes behind the second-floor bathroom wall. The resulting flooding saturated drywall, wet insulation, and several areas of wood floor water damage, creating rapid moisture migration throughout the Mountain Lakes property. Because the loss was covered by insurance, technicians began immediate water extraction and structural drying in Mountain Lakes with full documentation prepared for the adjuster. Moisture mapping and thermal imaging revealed hidden saturation tied to a main water line break, requiring controlled demolition in key areas of the Mountain Lakes residence. An unexpected appliance leak cleanup issue from a leaking washing machine added additional moisture to the lower hallway. Specialized drying mats were placed to stabilize cupped flooring and prevent long-term structural issues in Mountain Lakes. During the restoration phase, the Mountain Lakes home underwent aggressive dehumidification, high-velocity air movement, and targeted structure drying to remove deep moisture from framing and subfloor components. Wet insulation removal became necessary due to prolonged saturation from the pipe burst, followed by sanitation procedures to minimize microbial development in the Mountain Lakes property. Technicians inspected the home daily, adjusting equipment to ensure all affected materials reached proper dry-standard thresholds. Additional evaluations ruled out roof leaks but confirmed trapped moisture beneath several flooring assemblies, extending the drying cycle in Mountain Lakes. Documentation—including drying logs, photographs, and moisture readings—supported the insurance-covered mitigation work from start to finish. By the end of the project, the Mountain Lakes residence had fully completed water extraction, structural drying, appliance leak cleanup, and wood floor water damage stabilization across all impacted areas.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad