Working crews' notes for Elizabeth homeowners on structure safety, leaks, structural drying, structure, and picking an honest crew.
A failed line on the top floor of an Elizabeth two- or three-family home can flood the units below within minutes. Here is how the water travels and what to do first.
Read more →Low-lying Elizabeth neighborhoods near the river and the waterfront have seen real flooding since Sandy and Ida. Here is how to prepare and how to respond when water rises.
Read more →Prewar plaster, masonry, and dense old framing make water damage harder to spot and slower to dry. Here is what to watch for in the city's older housing stock.
Read more →The first hour of a water loss decides how much of your home you lose. Here is exactly what to do, and what to avoid, before the restoration crew arrives.
Read more →Aging clay laterals and an older municipal system make sewer backups a real risk in Elizabeth and its neighbors. Here is why they happen and why cleanup is not a DIY job.
Read more →Most water losses are preventable. Here are the practical, low-cost habits that keep water out of your Elizabeth home, tuned to an older city and a coastal climate.
Read more →For a dry-out, a repair, or structural drying, our Elizabeth team puts an honest inspection and a clear read in front of you, with up-front pricing and no pressure.