Old waterlines on the walls
Past crests leave marks that tell us how high to read.
Paterson
Mold removal and flood cleanup for Paterson homes
In Paterson, the river decides a lot. When the Passaic runs high, basements and streets take water, and the mold that follows is most of what we clean up here.
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Short answer
In Paterson, NJ our work follows the Passaic River: flood cleanup after the river crests, drying and removal in basements that took water, and mold testing when a flooded home is being bought, sold or rented. We come from our Newark office and treat river water as contaminated from the first call.
Paterson conditions
When the Passaic crests at Paterson
In a December 2023 storm, the Passaic River crested over 10 feet at Paterson, which the mayor called the highest in recent history, with water in basements and streets and emergencies declared in Paterson and Wayne. Fairfield saw flooding in the same storm.
Upstream, the NWS gauge at Little Falls has a flood stage of 7 feet and has recorded 63 floods since 1903. For Paterson homes near the river, flooding is a pattern rather than a surprise, and old waterlines on basement walls are a common sight when we arrive.
What we find
What we find most in Paterson basements
Paneling over wet block
Finished walls hide growth long after the water is gone.
Storage that sat in the water
Boxes, furniture and carpet on the floor take the worst of it.
Jobs we handle here
The jobs Paterson calls us for most
Basement Flood Cleanup
River water extracted and porous materials removed.
See the jobBasement Mold Removal
Mold behind paneling and carpet after flooding.
See the jobWater Damage Mold Assessment
Readings after the water goes down.
See the jobSewage Backup Cleanup
Backups that come with heavy storms.
See the jobFurniture & Contents Mold Cleaning
Sorting what can be saved from the basement.
See the jobMold Testing
Samples for sales, rentals and insurance.
See the jobHow a visit works
What a Paterson visit looks like
After a crest, we measure the waterline first and read the walls above it, then check behind paneling, under flooring and inside anything stored against the foundation. River water is contaminated, so porous materials it reached come out.
We photograph everything before it moves, which is what insurers and landlords ask for after a flood.
Questions from Paterson
Paterson mold questions
Right away. Mold can start within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure.
Clean-water spills, maybe. River water needs porous materials removed and surfaces disinfected.
Yes, inside the contingency window, with attention to past flooding.
Yes. See the Passaic County page.
Nearby coverage
Coverage around Paterson
Paterson is part of Passaic County, which we cover in full, and Clifton is just to the south. Downriver is Essex County and our Newark office. The areas we serve page explains the whole area.
Talk to an inspector
Inspector line(973) 913-7658Answered 24/7River up in Paterson? Call now
Tell us how high the water got and whether it is still coming in. We will tell you what to do right now.