Job completed for Mark S. - Picatinny Arsenal, NJ - Water Damage

Completion date: February 10, 2026

Location: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

Solutions provided:

Mark S. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after significant basement water intrusion affected his home in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Heavy rainfall overwhelmed the exterior drainage around the foundation, allowing groundwater to seep into the unfinished basement and spread across the concrete floor. The water quickly migrated through stored items and along the perimeter foundation walls, creating standing water conditions throughout the lower level of the home in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Our technicians arrived promptly in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ to perform a full water damage inspection and assess the extent of the flooding. Visible water accumulation, damp storage containers, and moisture along the concrete floor confirmed active basement water damage that required immediate mitigation. Because the water intrusion was caused by storm-related groundwater infiltration, portions of the water damage cleanup and flood damage restoration work in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ were eligible for insurance coverage depending on the homeowner’s policy.

The PDQ restoration team began the water damage mitigation process in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ with immediate water extraction to remove standing water from the basement floor. Technicians carefully moved and elevated stored belongings to prevent additional moisture absorption while identifying areas where water had migrated beneath containers and shelving. Commercial air movers and industrial dehumidifiers were strategically installed throughout the basement to accelerate evaporation and support the structural drying process in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Moisture readings were taken along the concrete floor, foundation walls, and nearby structural materials to ensure the water damage in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ was being properly addressed. Special attention was given to preventing mold growth and structural mold development, which can occur quickly in damp basement environments. After several days of controlled drying and moisture monitoring, the basement environment returned to normal moisture levels, completing the flood damage cleanup and water damage restoration project in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

Team members on this project:

Jerry Katz