September 1, 2021 is a day that will forever remain in people’s memories.  Although New Jersey had been issued several warnings and watches, some areas were unable to completely prepare for the amount of rain Tropical Storm Ida brought.  Hunterdon County saw upwards to 11 inches of rain fall while parts of Somerset County saw over 9.5 inches of rain.  Tornadoes touched down and were spotted in Princeton, Edgewater Park, and Mullica Hill, ranging from 0-3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale for measuring tornadoes.  Thousands of residents lost power, some for an extended period of time, some towns declared emergency mandatory evacuation orders, and sadly close to 30 people lost their lives during the storm.

Towns in Somerset County, specifically Bound Brook, Hillsborough, and Manville saw catastrophic flooding as a result of the heavy rainfall.  Bound Brook was unable to close the flood gates completely due to a NJ Transit train getting stuck on the tracks, preventing the gates from being able to close properly.  Somerset Patriots Stadium was completely under water, prompting some historic photos to surface of the aftermath.  Several towns in Union County also saw widespread flooding and devastation, as well as towns in Essex County and Hunterdon County.  Specifically in Mullica Hill an EF3 tornado touched down and caused much damage to the structure and homes in the area.

Ida’s aftermath and devastation was certainly one for the history books and will remain one of the storms that people will talk about for years to come, just like Superstorm Sandy.  It is crucial to prepare in advance during the Atlantic Hurricane Season for any potential upcoming storms to reduce the chances to catastrophic damage.  Making sure you have all preparations done in and around your home could prevent serious damage and save you time and money.

During the event of a water emergency, powerful storms in the area, flooding, or the like, New Method Restoration is always on standby 24/7 to assist in any way that we can.  Our priority is helping our customers and making these extremely stressful situations slightly easier to navigate.  We do our best to ensure that our customers are well taken care of and that we treat your property like it’s our own!

Who should you call for fire damage restoration? In order to fully restore lost property due to fire damage, a restoration company that specializes in fire damage clean-up, remediation, and restoration is the best choice. Having a company that can handle everything from water and smoke damage to reconstruction, and assistance with your insurance claim will provide the best overall experience. 

A fire damage restoration example is highlighted from a fire in New Jersey.

New Method Fire Job – Stirling, NJ

On July 8, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a house fire that caused extensive damage to the property. Not only was there fire and smoke damage, but water damage resulted from extinguishing the fire. The entire interior of the home was irreparably damaged because of a stove fire.

Seasoned project manager, Josh Marks, arrived onsite to assess the extent of the damage and determine a detailed scope of work. After communicating with the homeowner’s insurance company, Josh quickly dispatched a crew of technicians to begin working on clearing the property.

On May 29, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a sewage backup which affected a bathroom and basement, as well as a den and utility room.

Project manager Keiron Brown arrived onsite quickly to assess the damages that resulted from the backup. 

He thoroughly inspected the site, documented all findings, and presented the homeowner with a detailed scope of work.  Keiron also helped the customer with filing an insurance claim for the damages that resulted.

Our skilled technicians were dispatched and removed the affected sheetrock and insulation, removed baseboards in the den and bathroom, and removed carpeting. 

The basement floor was steam cleaned and all affected areas were sanitized and disinfected with an organic antimicrobial spray.  All trash and debris were removed from the property and properly disposed of by our technicians. 

On May 31, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a sump pump failure in a finished basement, resulting in flooding in a utility room, closet, bathroom, and main basement area.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived at the property in under 90 minutes to assess the damages that occurred because of this failure.  He documented all findings and presented the homeowner with a clear scope of recommended work. 

Armand was also able to assist the homeowner during the process of filing an insurance claim for the damages incurred.

Our trained technicians arrived onsite quickly and began work in the main basement area, where they moved all content, set up containment in the space, removed baseboards and toe kicks, removed affected sheetrock and insulation, and removed laminate flooring. 

In the bathroom, all content was moved, baseboards detached, affected sheetrock removed, and carpeting was removed and disposed of. 

On May 25, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a sewage backup in a partially finished basement, affected content, a living area, closest, and a utility room.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived onsite quickly to assess the damages that occurred because of the backup. 

After a thorough inspection, all findings were documented, and the homeowner was presented with a clear, detailed scope of recommended work. 

Since this loss was able to be put through insurance, Armand assisted the customer with the process of filing a claim for the loss.

Our certified technicians were dispatched shortly after the inspection and began work by extracting all standing sewage in the space.  They then moved all content out of the area before detaching baseboards, removing the affected sheetrock, and taking up laminate flooring. 

On May 23, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a hot water heating rupture, which affected sheetrock and insulation.

Project manager Josh Marks arrived onsite in under 90 minutes to assess the damages that resulted. 

After a thorough inspection, Josh documented all findings and presented the homeowner with a clear, detailed scope of work.  He also provided the customer with assistance when it came time to file a claim through their homeowner's insurance.

Shortly after the inspection our trained technicians were dispatched and began removing the affected sheetrock and insulation from the area. 

Plastic containment was set up to avoid contaminating any other areas of the home. 

On June 13, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a sewage backup due to a clogged drain on the premises.  Concrete flooring in the garage and a crawl space were affected by the loss.

Project manager Keiron Brown arrived onsite in less than 90 minutes to assess the damages. 

He documented all findings and presented the property owner with a clear scope of work.  He was also of assistance to the homeowner during the process of filing an insurance claim for the damages.

Our trained technicians arrived quickly and began extracting all standing sewage from the affected areas.  They then steam cleaned the areas before sanitizing and disinfecting with an organic antimicrobial spray. 

All trash and debris was promptly removed from site and disposed of properly.  Dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was left in place to ensure quick, proper drying of the affected areas.

On June 20, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a sewage backup in a concrete basement which affected content.

Project manager Keiron Brown quickly arrived onsite to assess all damages, documented all findings with notes and photos, and presented the homeowner with a clear scope of work. 

He also was of assistance to the homeowner during the process of filing a homeowner's insurance claim.

Our skilled technicians arrived onsite shortly after and began steam cleaning the affected flooring in the basement area.  They cleaned and sanitized all affected content for the homeowner as well. 

Once the content was sanitized, they moved on to sanitizing and disinfected the concrete flooring with an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent any future issues.  All trash and debris were removed from the site prior to setting up several dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment to ensure fast, proper drying of the affected areas.

On June 15, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a burst water supply line in a master bathroom which also affected the master bedroom.

Project manager Nikko Vastola arrived onsite within 90 minutes and began a thorough assessment of the damages, documenting all findings, and presenting the homeowner with a clear scope of recommended work to be done. 

He was also of assistance to the homeowner during the process of filing an insurance claim for the damages.

Our certified technicians arrived onsite quickly and began removing all affected baseboards, carpeting, linoleum flooring, and the bathroom vanity.  They set up containment in the area to prevent any contamination in other areas of the home.  Once all affected materials were removed and disposed of, all areas were sanitized and disinfected with an organic antimicrobial spray.  Several dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was left in place to ensure fast, proper drying took place.

On June 13, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a water supply line leak in a bathroom which affected the kitchen ceiling below.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived onsite in under 90 minutes to assess the damages. 

He documented all findings and presented the homeowner with a clear, detailed scope of recommended work.  Armand was also able to provide the homeowner with assistance during the process of filing an insurance claim for the damages.

Once our certified technicians arrived at the property, they began by detaching doors, baseboards and toe kicks in the bathroom.  Sheetrock and insulation were also removed from the affected kitchen ceiling. 

Once all affected materials were removed, all areas were sanitized and disinfected with an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent any future issues. 

Water Restoration Manchester, NJ Ocean County New

On May 25, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a broken supply line to a bathroom vanity, affecting carpeting and flooring as well as a crawl space.

Our project manager Nikko Vastola arrived onsite within 90 to assess the damages caused by the broken line.  After a thorough inspection of the affected areas, Nikko documented all findings and presented the homeowner with a clear, detailed scope of work.  He was also able to provide the customer with assistance during the process of filing an insurance claim for the damages that resulted.

Our certified technicians were quickly dispatched and got to work detaching the vanity, removing the affected carpeting and flooring beneath, and installing a temporary floor in the space.  They then moved to the crawl space where they cleaned the area prior to sanitizing and disinfecting all affected areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.  All trash and debris was removed from the site and disposed of properly by our technicians.  Several fans, dehumidifiers, and other specialty drying equipment was placed throughout the spaces to ensure quick, proper drying.

On April 12, 2022, New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a pipe break in a finished basement.  Sheetrock, insulation, and laminate flooring were affected.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived at the property in under 90 minutes to do a thorough inspection of the damages.  He provided the customer with a clear scope of work and provided guidance for filing an insurance claim.

Our certified technicians were dispatched and began moving all content in affected areas prior to detaching baseboards, removing the affected sheetrock, and taking up the laminate flooring.  Several dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure proper drying in a short amount of time.

Monmouth County - Water Damage Restoration in Manalapan, New Jersey

On April 5, 2022 New Method Restoration responded to a leaking water pipe connected to a hot water heater which affected a ceiling, walls, and carpet.

Project manager Keiron Brown arrived onsite within 90 minutes, inspected the damages, and provided the customer with a detailed description of the work that needed to be done.  He also assisted the homeowner in working with her insurance and filing a claim for the loss.

Our certified technicians arrived quickly and extracted any water that was in the carpet before removing the damaged sheetrock and carpet padding.  They then disinfected any affected areas with an antimicrobial spray before placing dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment throughout to ensure fast, proper drying.

Monmouth County NJ - Leaking Pipe in Kitchen Water Damage Restoration 

On April 22, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a leaking pipe under a kitchen sink.  Cabinets in the kitchen as well as sheetrock were affected.  Also, the ceiling and studs in the basement below were affected by the leak.

Project manager Michele Rynearson arrived onsite in under 90 minutes to begin her initial inspection of the affected areas.  She carefully documented all findings, took multiple photos of the damages in the affected areas, and wrote up a detailed description of the work that needed to be performed.  She then presented all findings to the homeowner and explained all the work that needed to take place to ensure the areas would dry properly to prevent any future issues.

Our certified water mitigation contractors were dispatched out to the residence shortly after the initial inspection was done and quickly got to work on remediating the water issue.  They carefully removed the cabinets in the kitchen that were affected, disinfected them with an antimicrobial spray, and placed them aside for the customer to reuse.  They then removed the water damaged sheetrock from behind the cabinets and disposed of it properly before spraying a disinfectant on the areas to prevent any possible mold growth.

The technicians then moved into the basement to begin the necessary work in the area to ensure all wet, damaged materials were removed from the space.  They removed a few of the ceiling tiles that were visibly damaged and wiped down the studs with an antimicrobial spray.  They made sure to contain the area, so the homeowner was not inconvenienced by the work that was being performed.

Once all demolition was completed and the affected materials were disposed of, several dehumidifiers, fans, and air scrubbers were placed throughout to ensure the proper drying took place in a short amount of time.  A drying chamber was also created in the basement to help improve the drying process in the area.  Several hardwood drying mats were also placed in the kitchen to effectively dry out the moisture that was present.

Sewage Backup Water Damage Restoration Whitehouse Station, NJ

On February 22, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a sewage backup in a crawl space.

Project manager Michele Rynearson quickly arrived onsite to assess the issue and provided the customer with a detailed scope of work.

Our certified technicians were dispatched and quickly got to work extracting any standing sewage.  They used steam cleaning to clean the area before placing a dehumidifier and air scrubber to ensure proper drying took place as quickly as possible.

Leaking Toilet Annandale, New Jersey Water Damage Restoration

On February 23, 2022, New Method Restoration received a call regarding a leaking toilet which affected the ceiling and walls in the dining room below.

Project manager Michele Rynearson arrived onsite in under 90 minutes to assess the damages and provided the customer with a clear scope of work.  She also worked closely with the homeowner in filing a claim with his insurance provider.

Our skilled technicians were dispatched to remove molding and the damaged ceiling.  They then disinfected the affected areas with an antimicrobial spray before placing a dehumidifier, fans, an air scrubber, and other specialty drying equipment to ensure fast, proper drying.

Monmouth County Water Pipe Burst Remediation

On April 7, 2022 New Method Restoration received a call regarding a burst pipe under a kitchen sink.  Cabinets and walls were affected by the loss.

Our project manager Keiron Brown arrived onsite in under 90 minutes to assess the damages and provided the homeowner with a detailed scope of work.  He also worked closely with the customer on filing a claim through her homeowner's insurance.

Once our trained technicians were dispatched they began removing the affected cabinets and disinfecting all areas with an antimicrobial spray.  They then placed a dehumidifier, 2 fans, and other specialty drying equipment in the space to ensure proper drying in a short period of time.

Water Valve Leak under a Kitchen Sink

On March 29, 2022 New Method Restoration responded to a water valve leak under a kitchen sink which affected the living room, garage, and crawl space.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived onsite within 90 minutes to assess the damages and provided the homeowner with a clear, detailed scope of work.  He also assisted the homeowner with filing and managing an insurance claim with her provider.

Our certified technicians were dispatched and got to work extracting the standing water prior to removing carpet and padding, sheetrock, insulation, and linoleum flooring.  Once all affected materials were removed and the areas were disinfected with an antimicrobial spray, several fans and dehumidifiers were placed throughout, along with other specialty drying equipment.

Ocean Township, New Jersey - Water Restoration Services

On March 14, 2022 New Method Restoration received a call regarding a ruptured drainpipe that affected a bathroom and den below.

Project manager Keiron Brown arrived on site in under 90 minutes to inspect the damages and provided the homeowner with a detailed scope of work.  He also assisted the customer with working with her homeowner's insurance to file a claim for the loss.

Once our trained technicians were dispatched they quickly got to work removing the damaged sheetrock and disinfected all affected areas with an antimicrobial spray.  After all, debris was cleaned up, dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was placed in the areas to ensure proper drying took place.

Monmouth County New Jersey - Water Restoration

New Method Restoration was called out to a home with a water valve leak in a bathroom wall, which affected a bathroom vanity as well as sheetrock and insulation in the ceiling below.

Project manager Armand Pallino arrived onsite quickly to assess the damage and provided the customer with a detailed scope of work.  He also assisted the homeowner with working with his insurance company to file a claim and confirm coverages.

Our skilled technicians were dispatched to detach the vanity, remove the damaged sheetrock and insulation before disinfecting all affected areas with an antimicrobial spray.  They then placed multiple dehumidifiers, air movers, and other specialty water drying equipment to properly dry all wet areas quickly.