Lacey Township, NJ Flood, Water & Fire Restoration

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Lacey Township covers almost 100 square miles of southern Ocean County, but nearly all of its 28,655 residents (2020 census) live east of the Garden State Parkway, in Forked River and Lanoka Harbor. West of the Parkway is mostly protected Pine Barrens forest. East of it, the land runs down to Barnegat Bay through miles of lagoons, creeks and the Forked River itself. Many homes here were built as summer places and later turned into year-round houses. MaxClean Restoration covers all of Lacey, around the clock.

Areas of Lacey we cover

Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, Cedar Creek, Bamber Lakes, Barnegat Pines and the lagoon neighborhoods along the bay, along with the businesses on Route 9 and Lacey Road. We also serve the towns around Lacey: Berkeley Township, Manchester, Stafford Township, Toms River, Barnegat and Waretown.

Common causes of damage in Lacey

Bay and lagoon flooding. Homes on the lagoons in Forked River and Lanoka Harbor are a few feet above normal high tide. A nor'easter that pushes water into Barnegat Bay for a few tide cycles can bring it into garages, ground-level rooms and crawlspaces. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 did exactly that across the bay shore. Bay water is contaminated, so we remove what it soaked and sanitize before drying.

Crawlspaces and slab homes. Many older bungalows and ranches near the water sit on crawlspaces with low clearance. Humid summer air, wet soil and leaking ductwork keep those spaces damp, which leads to mold on joists and subflooring. Our attic and crawlspace moisture guide lists the warning signs.

Seasonal and second homes. A house that sits empty for part of the winter can have a frozen pipe or a failed water heater that runs for days before anyone notices. If the owner isn't home, someone 18 or older needs to let our technicians in on the first visit. After that, we can supply a key box and keep the owner updated with photos.

Wind and fallen trees. Tall pines and oaks are everywhere in Lacey. Storms bring them down onto roofs, decks and cars, and the rain that follows gets in through the opening. We handle both the emergency tree removal and the water damage inside.

Lacey Township services

Our approach

We start by making the home safe, then find out where the water came from and how far it went. Thermal imaging and moisture meters show what's wet behind walls and under floors. After a flood, wet drywall, insulation and flooring come out to the flood line, and framing is cleaned and treated before drying. Our technicians check the readings every day until the structure is dry, then we rebuild. Examples of our work are on the before-and-after page.

Insurance after a flood or leak

Flood water from the bay is usually handled under a separate flood policy, while a burst pipe or water heater leak is usually a homeowners claim. Some storms involve both, so check your declarations pages or ask your agent.

We send the invoice to your insurance carrier on your behalf, but the invoice is still the homeowner's responsibility. That includes your deductible and anything your carrier doesn't pay.

In New Jersey, homeowners usually have the right to choose their own restoration contractor. We document the work carefully for you and your adjuster, but policies vary, so check your policy for what it covers. Our insurance claims page explains how the process works.

Guides for Lacey homeowners

Sewage Backup & Septic Overflow Cleanup in Lacey Township

Many Lacey homes were built as summer places and later became year-round houses, and bay and lagoon water that gets in during a nor'easter is contaminated. A root-filled lateral, a collapsed pipe or an overloaded street line can all send sewage back through a floor drain, tub or toilet. Homes on septic can see the same thing when the tank is full or the drain field can't take more water.

Sewage carries bacteria and viruses, so keep kids and pets away, stop using water in the house, and don't try to dry it with a shop vac and fans. Call 732-539-2942 24/7.

We extract the waste, cut out contaminated drywall, insulation and flooring, disinfect every surface it touched and dry the framing, checking readings each day until it's dry. 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.

Lacey Township restoration FAQs

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

Bay water came into our lagoon home. Can it just be dried out? No. Flood water from the bay is contaminated, so soaked drywall, insulation and carpet are removed and the structure is cleaned before drying. Drying alone can leave contaminants behind and lead to mold.

Our Forked River shore house is empty in winter and a pipe burst. Can you handle it if we're not there? Yes. Someone 18 or older needs to let our technicians in on the first visit. After that, we can supply a key box, so we can keep the drying on track and send you photos and moisture readings as the job moves along.

Is the crawlspace under our bungalow causing the musty smell? Often, yes. Damp crawlspaces are one of the most common sources of musty odors in older homes near the bay. We check moisture and look for growth before recommending anything.

How quickly can you get to Lacey? We answer 24/7 and aim to be on site within about 2 hours. Lacey is a straight drive down the Parkway or Route 9 from our Freehold office.

Call MaxClean in Lacey Township

Call 732-539-2942 any time, or send an estimate request. More Ocean County towns are on our Ocean County page.

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