Water, Fire & Mold Damage Restoration in Matawan, NJ

Matawan is an old Bayshore borough built around Matawan Creek, Lake Lefferts and Lake Matawan, with a historic Main Street and dense neighborhoods near the Aberdeen-Matawan station. Older homes, low ground by the water and aging sewer lines all shape what goes wrong here.

MaxClean Restoration answers Matawan calls at any hour and is usually there within about an hour of your call.

Matawan services

1. Water & flood damage(creek and lake flooding, storm water in basements)
2. Sewage cleanup(sewer backups in older neighborhoods)
3. Mold remediation(mold prevention after floods)
4. Furnace puff-back cleanup(oil heat puff-backs in older homes)
5. Fire & smoke damage(fire and smoke damage)
6. Reconstruction(repairs after flood cuts)
7. Emergency tree removal(storm tree removal)
8. Trauma & biohazard cleanup(biohazard cleanup)

Local Restoration Risks in Matawan, NJ

Matawan sits near Raritan Bay, and its history is tied to Matawan Creek, which was dammed in 1928 to create Lake Lefferts, while Gravelly Brook was dammed in 1923 to form Lake Matawan. Bluffs along the bay were eroding until a seawall was built in the 1970s, and the borough is also known for the 1916 shark attacks in the tidal creek.

The borough has older, dense neighborhoods around the historic downtown and the Aberdeen-Matawan train station, a town whose train station dates to 1875. Low ground along the creek and lakes, older foundations and aging drain lines make basement water and sewage backups the most likely problems after heavy rain or a coastal storm.

Our method for creek and lake flooding

Flood water from the creek or a storm counts as contaminated, so in a Matawan basement we remove porous materials it touched, disinfect, and then dry completely. That is also the best way to keep mold from coming back. As an IICRC Certified Firm, we document the job for either a homeowners or a flood claim. 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.

NJ HIC license #13VH12188600.

Sewage Backup & Septic Overflow Cleanup in Matawan

Matawan is an old Bayshore borough with low ground by Matawan Creek and the lakes, and aging sewer lines in its older neighborhoods. 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.

Matawan FAQs

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

Is flood water from a storm different from a burst pipe?

Yes. Outside water from Matawan Creek or storm runoff is treated as contaminated, so soaked porous materials usually come out and the area is disinfected. Water from a burst supply pipe is clean at first.

Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?

Usually not. Standard homeowners policies typically exclude outside flooding, which is covered by separate flood insurance. Check with your agent. Either way, we document the damage for the claim.

Can you prevent mold after a flood?

Yes. Fast, complete drying is the best prevention. After a Matawan flood we remove what can't be saved and dry the structure until the readings are normal.

Call for Matawan

For a flooded basement near the lakes or downtown, call 732-539-2942, 24/7. Non-urgent work can start with the estimate request form. Matawan is part of our Monmouth County coverage. More on Monmouth County.