Water damage help in Newark, NJ
- Areas: the Ironbound, Forest Hill, Vailsburg, Weequahic
- 18 ZIP codes covered
- Free referral, no obligation
Homes in Newark and how they leak
Most Newark homes are two- and three-family frame houses and brick row houses built before 1950, with basements that hold the boiler, water heater and laundry. Forest Hill and Weequahic have large older single-family homes. Apartment buildings and newer infill houses stand close together, so roof and wall leaks often involve a neighbor.
Local issues that cause water damage
Flash flooding and sewer backups
Newark's combined sewers carry stormwater and sewage in the same pipes. The remnants of Hurricane Ida in September 2021 flooded streets and basements across the city. See sewage backup cleanup.
Flooding in the Ironbound
The Ironbound sits low between the Passaic River and the bay. It floods in intense rain and took storm surge during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Leaks in multi-family houses
A burst pipe or failed fixture on an upper floor damages the apartments below, and tenants, owners and insurers all become involved.
Common calls in Newark
Sewage backup cleanup
Toilet overflows and sewer line backups (Category 3).
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Sump pump failures, seepage and storm water in basements.
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Ceiling water damage repair
Stains, sagging drywall and leaks from above.
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Burst pipe cleanup
Frozen and failed pipes, supply lines and fittings.
Learn more →Also available: emergency water damage steps and all water damage services.
Newark at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County or area
- Essex County
- Neighborhoods
- the Ironbound, Forest Hill, Vailsburg, Weequahic, North Ward
- ZIP codes covered
- 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07188, 07191, 07192, 07193, 07195, 07198, 07199
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration companies
Questions from Newark homeowners
My Newark basement flooded with dirty water in a storm. What should I throw out?
Treat it as contaminated. Carpet, padding, upholstered furniture, mattresses and wet drywall generally cannot be saved. Hard, non-porous items can be cleaned and disinfected.
Is my boiler safe to use after the basement flooded?
Not until it has been inspected. Have a licensed technician check the boiler, water heater and electrical panel before turning them back on, and stay out of standing water if the power is on.
Does insurance cover a sewer backup in New Jersey?
Only if you added water backup coverage to your homeowners policy. Without that endorsement, backups through drains are normally excluded.
Other cities we cover
See how New Jersey's weather, housing and rules affect water damage on the New Jersey page.
Water damage in Newark?
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