Water, Fire & Mold Damage Restoration in East Brunswick, NJ

Between Farrington Lake on the west, the Raritan to the north and the South River on the east, East Brunswick has more river frontage than people expect. It also has thousands of postwar and 1970s-era colonials and split-levels whose basements depend on a sump pump to stay dry.

MaxClean Restoration covers the township day and night, from the old village along the South River to the developments off Route 18 and Cranbury Road. Expect a truck in roughly an hour after you call.

Local Restoration Risks in East Brunswick, NJ

East Brunswick is shaped by water on three sides: the Raritan River to the north, Lawrence Brook (widened into Farrington Lake and Westons Mill Pond) along the west, and the South River on the east by the Old Bridge Village Historic District. The Manalapan Brook watershed drains much of the southern half of the township.

During Sandy in 2012, police closed Main Street and Old Matawan Road near the South River ahead of high tide. Homes in the 108-acre historic village along the river are among the oldest in town, and the larger suburban developments that followed rely heavily on sump pumps, so river surges and long power outages are the two scenarios most likely to put water in a basement here.

From first call to dry walls

Most East Brunswick calls start with a wet basement. We pump out standing water, pull up anything that wicks, and set up drying equipment sized to the room. Daily readings are logged so your adjuster can see the progress, and we invoice the insurance company for you. Our technicians work to IICRC standards as a Certified Firm.

We hold New Jersey HIC #13VH12188600.

Services, ranked by what East Brunswick sees most

• Sump failures, river backwater and burst pipes: water & flood damage
• Basement drain backups during long rains: sewage cleanup
• Hidden growth behind finished basement walls: mold remediation
• Soot from oil and older gas furnaces: furnace puff-back cleanup
• Kitchen fire cleanup and smoke odor removal: fire & smoke damage
• Storm-felled trees on homes near Farrington Lake and the parks: emergency tree removal
• Drywall, flooring and paint after the drying is done: reconstruction
• Trauma and biohazard cleaning handled quietly: trauma & biohazard cleanup

Talk to us about an East Brunswick loss

Dial 732-539-2942 if the basement is filling up. Someone answers 24/7. For repairs or an inspection, fill out the estimate request form. We serve all of Middlesex County. More on Middlesex County.

Sewage Backup & Septic Overflow Cleanup in East Brunswick

East Brunswick has thousands of postwar and 1970s-era homes whose basements depend on a sump pump, and floor drains in those basements are a common way for a backup to come in. Backups usually show up at the lowest drain in the house, so a gurgling toilet or a floor drain pushing up dark water is the first warning. Homes on septic can see the same thing when the tank is full or the drain field can't take more water.

Don't run the washer or flush toilets until the line is cleared, and keep everyone out of the affected rooms. Call 732-539-2942 24/7.

Our technicians extract the water, remove porous materials it soaked such as carpet, pad, drywall and insulation, then clean, disinfect and dry the structure with daily moisture readings. See our sewage cleanup page for the full process. Policies vary, and sewer or septic backup coverage is often a separate endorsement, so check your policy.

Common East Brunswick questions

Sewage came up through a floor drain or toilet in my East Brunswick home. What should I do?

Stop using water in the house, keep people and pets out of the area, and call 732-539-2942 any time. Our technicians extract the waste, remove what can't be cleaned, disinfect and dry. If you can't be there, someone 18 or older needs to let our technicians in on the first visit.

My sump pump couldn't keep up during a storm. What should I do?

Unplug what you can safely reach, lift boxes and electronics off the floor, and call us. In East Brunswick split-levels the lower family room often floods first, and getting the water out in the first few hours decides how much carpet and drywall can stay.

How do I know if there's mold behind my walls?

Peeling paint near the floor, a stale smell in a finished basement, or dark spots behind furniture are the usual clues. We confirm with thermal imaging and moisture meters before opening any wall.

Do you work with businesses on Route 18?

Yes. Offices, stores and restaurants along Route 18 and elsewhere in East Brunswick get the same 24/7 response and direct insurance billing as homes.