Job completed for Michael T. - Stanhope, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: February 2, 2026

Location: Stanhope, NJ

Solutions provided:

Michael T. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after discovering water damage along the baseboards and carpeting inside his Stanhope, NJ home. A hidden water pipe break behind the wall had slowly leaked for days, saturating the drywall, wet insulation, and subfloor before visible staining appeared. Our team arrived in Stanhope, NJ to perform immediate water extraction, moisture mapping, and thermal imaging to identify the full extent of the water intrusion. The water pipe break caused significant wood floor water damage and elevated moisture levels behind the walls, requiring controlled demolition and removal of affected building materials. In Stanhope, NJ, water damage restoration projects like this often involve removing wet insulation, setting up commercial dehumidifiers, and initiating professional structure drying to prevent secondary mold growth. The homeowner in Stanhope, NJ filed a water damage insurance claim, and the cleanup and restoration process was covered by insurance.

After stabilizing the property in Stanhope, NJ, our technicians implemented a comprehensive water mitigation and structure drying plan to restore safe humidity levels throughout the affected areas. High-powered air movers and industrial dehumidification equipment were strategically placed to accelerate drying of framing, subflooring, and smoke-damaged drywall-like saturated surfaces. Detailed moisture readings were documented daily to ensure complete drying and to support the insurance documentation for this Stanhope, NJ water damage insurance claim. Once drying goals were achieved, repairs included replacing damaged drywall, reinstalling insulation, and addressing carpet and padding affected by the burst pipe. Projects in Stanhope, NJ involving water pipe breaks and appliance leak cleanup require thorough sanitation and antimicrobial treatment to prevent mold remediation issues. This Stanhope, NJ water damage restoration job highlights the importance of rapid response water extraction, structural drying, and comprehensive restoration following a hidden plumbing failure.

Team members on this project:

Chris Baresh