{"id":11,"date":"2026-01-20T21:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purocleanstage.wpengine.com\/new-puroclean-demo\/?post_type=service&p=11"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:37:35","slug":"water-damage-restoration","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/services\/water-damage-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Damage Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Water Damage Restoration in Cranford, NJ <\/h2>\n
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Droescher’s Mill at the Cranford Riverwalk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Table of contents<\/h2>\n
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  1. What to do when water damage occurs<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. A head start- how to quickly minimize the extent of water damage <\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Frequently asked water damage restoration questions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    What to do when water damage occurs (in order)<\/em>:<\/h2>\n

    1. Use caution<\/h3>\n

    Try to stay calm and watch your step as floors may be wet, leading to slips and falls. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed wiring to avoid electrocution.<\/p>\n

    2. Shut off your water<\/h3>\n

    If there is a pipe break in the toilet or sink supply line, find the shut off valve to the water supply line.  If you cannot turn off the water before the source of the leak, find your main water line and turn off the water to the entire home.  The main water shut-off is usually located in your basement, along the wall facing the street.  Watch our YouTube video on how to find the water shut-off<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    3. Call us (908) 577-9120<\/a><\/h3>\n

    Do not hesitate to call PuroClean Restoration Services 24\/7. If you haven’t had the chance to call your plumber yet, we will be happy to recommend some of our excellent trusted local plumbing partners. Additionally, call your insurance agent\/company to determine if your situation is a covered loss and to file a claim. Let us handle the rest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A head start- how to quickly minimize the extent of water damage:<\/h2>\n

    You can take small steps to reduce the amount of damage to your property and save on cleanup costs<\/a>. After calling us, if you are able to complete these DIY water damage restoration tips, things will run even more smoothly on our arrival.<\/p>\n

    Remove the water<\/h3>\n

    If the affected area is small and uncarpeted, and you feel that you can clean it up yourself, a property owner can use a shop vac (remember to remove the filter) in order to extract water. You can also mop up as much water as possible. Running a fan near the wet area will help with evaporation, and if you have a dehumidifier, make sure that is operating.  If you do not have a dehumidifier and it is nice outside, open your windows for cross ventilation.<\/p>\n

    Wood furniture on carpeting<\/h3>\n

    Place small plastic squares or aluminum foil under all wood furniture feet.  If left to sit in water, the finish on the furniture legs will stain the wet carpet.<\/p>\n

    Boxed contents<\/h3>\n

    If you have contents in cardboard boxes that got wet, remove the contents and dispose of the wet cardboard boxes.  Separate items to dry near a fan or outside, weather permitting.  Clothing should be washed and dried immediately.<\/p>\n

    Damaged photographs<\/h3>\n

    Save your precious memories- if you do not have time to separate and dry your photographs immediately, put them in a plastic bag and store them in the freezer until you have time to sort through and dry the pictures.  Putting them in the freezer stops the water damage from progressing.<\/p>\n

    Protect your valuables<\/h3>\n

    Move any valuables (paintings, other art, antiques, jewelry, etc.) to a safe, dry place.<\/p>\n

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    Dry-out of a previous job for a commercial client. Progress from the initial state to complete dry-out.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Frequently asked water damage questions:<\/h2>\n

    “What does a water damage restoration company do?”<\/h3>\n

    A water damage restoration company, like PuroClean Restoration Services, responds quickly to remove water, dry the affected areas, and help restore your property.<\/p>\n

    Here are some of the specific things we can do:<\/p>\n

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    • Dry and Stabilize the Structure<\/strong> – Air movers and commercial dehumidifiers (specifically, low-grain refrigerant types) are strategically placed to thoroughly dry the structure and prevent mold growth.<\/li>\n
    • Assess and Document the Damage<\/strong> – Trained technicians inspect the property, take photos, and record psychometric readings (air moisture levels) to determine the full extent of the damage.<\/li>\n
    • Identify the Water Source and Scope of Loss<\/strong> – We locate the source of the water and use moisture meters to see how far the water has spread,both visibly and behind walls or under floors.<\/li>\n
    • Remove Water and Damaged Materials<\/strong> – Water is extracted using professional-grade equipment. Wet, unsalvageable materials like drywall or flooring are safely removed and documented.<\/li>\n
    • Salvage and Document Contents<\/strong> – Any personal items that can\u2019t be dried are removed and documented for your records and insurance claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":7,"template":"","class_list":["post-11","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/cranford-nj-puroclean-restoration-services-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}