Water, Fire & Mold Damage Restoration in Edison, NJ

Edison is big and busy: Menlo Park, Oak Tree, Clara Barton and the Raritan Center warehouses, all packed into a township that runs down to sea level at the Raritan River. When the storm drains are overwhelmed, water and sewage come up through basement floors fast.

Since Ida, Edison homeowners know how quickly a cloudburst becomes a basement full of water. MaxClean Restoration responds to Edison homes and businesses 24 hours a day, usually within the hour.

Restoration services for Edison

Sewage cleanup. Sanitary and storm backups into basements, cleaned and disinfected.

Water & flood damage. Flash-flood extraction and structural drying.

Mold remediation. Post-flood mold prevention and removal.

Reconstruction. Rebuilding finished basements and first floors.

Fire & smoke damage. Fire, smoke and soot restoration for homes and warehouses.

Furnace puff-back cleanup. Furnace puff-back soot cleanup.

Emergency tree removal. Emergency removal of fallen trees.

Trauma & biohazard cleanup. Biohazard and trauma scene cleanup.

What happens after you call

Step one is figuring out what kind of water it is, because storm and sewer water in Edison basements is rarely clean. We extract, remove contaminated porous materials, disinfect, then dry with commercial dehumidifiers. MaxClean is an IICRC Certified Firm and handles the insurance paperwork. We send the invoice to your insurance carrier on your behalf, but the invoice is still the homeowner's responsibility, including your deductible and anything your carrier doesn't pay.

HIC #13VH12188600 (New Jersey).

Local Restoration Risks in Edison, NJ

Edison drops to sea level at the Raritan River, and the Robinsons Branch of the Rahway River and the preserved Dismal Swamp wetlands sit within the township. With more than 36,000 housing units, it is one of the densest places we serve, and that density means storm sewers fill quickly in a cloudburst.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida in September 2021 showed how fast that can happen: township officials reported at least 12 inches of rain, and Patch reported homeowners pumping water and sewage out of their basements the next morning. Middlesex County was part of the federal disaster declaration. Backflow valves, working sump pumps and fast sewage cleanup matter more in Edison than most people expect.

Need help in Edison now?

Edison emergencies: 732-539-2942, answered 24/7. You can also send an estimate request online. See our Middlesex County page for nearby towns.

Sewage Backup & Septic Overflow Cleanup in Edison

Since Ida, Edison homeowners know that when storm drains are overwhelmed, water and sewage can come up through basement floors fast. When a main line clogs or the street sewer surcharges, sewage comes up at the lowest opening first: a basement floor drain, a shower, or a toilet. Homes on septic can see the same thing when the tank is full or the drain field can't take more water.

Treat it as contaminated: stay off the wet area, stop running sinks and showers, and keep children and pets out until it's cleaned. Call 732-539-2942 24/7.

Technicians contain the area, pump out the waste, tear out what can't be safely cleaned, disinfect, and dry with commercial equipment until the readings say it's done. 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.

Edison restoration FAQs

Sewage came up through a floor drain or toilet in my Edison 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.

Do you handle commercial and warehouse properties?

Yes. We work in Raritan Center warehouses, offices and retail spaces across Edison as well as homes, and we can stage large drying setups for commercial buildings.

Water came up through my basement floor during a storm. Is it safe?

Treat it as contaminated. Water pushed up through an Edison basement slab during heavy rain often mixes with storm and sewer runoff, so keep kids and pets out and call us to extract, disinfect and dry.

How fast can you get to Edison?

Edison is a short drive up Route 9 and the Turnpike from our Freehold base. We pick up 24/7 and usually arrive in about an hour.