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Water Damage Restoration in Bergen County, NJ
Burst pipe, overflowing toilet or water through the ceiling? A live operator answers 24/7 and our crew is usually on site within the hour to pump out the water, dry your home and put it back together.
- On site within the hour, day or night
- IICRC certified and fully insured
- We work with insurance companies
Local line (201) 398-9299 · A live operator answers 24/7
60gal/min
Our heavy-duty 2-inch pump pulls standing water out fast.
- IICRC Certified
- Absolutely Free Estimate
- We Work With Insurance Companies
- We Are Fully Insured
- Open 24/7
Where it starts
Common Causes of Water Damage in North Jersey Homes
Most of the calls we get across Bergen County start inside the house. Whatever the source, the faster the water comes out, the less has to be torn out.
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Burst & Frozen Pipes
North Jersey winters split pipes in exterior walls, crawlspaces and unheated garages. One break can flood two floors.
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Washing Machine Hoses
A worn supply hose can let go while you're at work and run until someone comes home.
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Toilet & Tub Overflows
Clogs and failed fill valves overflow fast, and the water drips through to the ceiling below.
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Water Heater Failures
Tanks in basements and utility closets rust out and leak into finished rooms and carpet.
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Roof Leaks & Ice Dams
Storms and winter ice dams push water under shingles and through ceilings and walls.
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Sump Pump Failures
A dead pump or a power outage during a storm puts water across the basement floor.
Learn more
Not sure where the water is coming from? We'll find it.
1-800-398-9007Time matters
Why the First 48 Hours Matter
Water doesn't sit still. Every hour it soaks deeper into floors, walls and the rooms below, and what could have been dried becomes something that has to be replaced.
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First minutes
Water spreads
It runs across floors, soaks carpet and padding, and seeps under baseboards into the walls.
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Hours 1–24
Materials soak it up
Drywall wicks water upward, hardwood starts to swell and cup, and furniture stains the carpet.
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Hours 24–48
Mold can start
Wet drywall, carpet pad and wood can begin growing mold, and a musty smell sets in.
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After 48 hours
Damage spreads
Subfloors and framing weaken, mold spreads, and more of the house has to be torn out and rebuilt.
Do this before we arrive
- Shut off the water at the source, or at the main valve if you can't find it.
- Turn off power to wet rooms only if you can reach the breaker panel without standing in water.
- Move electronics, rugs and valuables up and out of the water.
- Take photos and video of the water and the damage before anything is moved.
Avoid
- Don't use a household vacuum to pick up water.
- Don't turn on ceiling lights or fans under a wet, sagging ceiling.
- Don't wait to see if it dries on its own.
What's included
Water Damage Restoration, Done Right the First Time
When a pipe bursts or a washing machine hose lets go, the clock starts right away. Water keeps moving, soaking into carpet and padding, wicking up drywall and dripping into the room below. REA Floors provides water damage restoration in Bergen County, NJ and nearby Rockland County, NY, with a live operator on the phone 24/7 and a crew usually on site within the hour.
What our water damage restoration includes
Restoration is more than running a few fans. Every job includes:
- Stopping the source and checking how far the water traveled
- Emergency water extraction with our heavy-duty 2-inch pump, which moves 60 gallons a minute
- Wet carpet and padding removal, and extraction of carpet that can be saved
- Selective tear-out of drywall, insulation, trim and flooring that can’t be dried
- Structural drying with industrial dehumidifiers and air movers
- Odor and mildew control so the room smells like home again
- Rebuilding everything we removed, back to the way it was
Why drying it right matters
A floor can feel dry days before the subfloor under it is. Drywall, padding and framing that stay damp will warp, smell and grow mold weeks later. We check moisture throughout the job and don’t pull our equipment until the readings say the structure is dry. If mold has already started, our mold remediation team contains and removes it before anything is closed up.
Floors are our specialty
Floors are in our name for a reason. Hardwood, ceramic, marble, carpet and oriental rugs are what we know best. When water gets into your floors, we know which boards can be dried and refinished and which need to be replaced, and we can clean the carpets and area rugs that made it through.
Homes and businesses across North Jersey
We restore houses, apartments, offices, schools and storefronts from our base in Fair Lawn, including Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee, Garfield, Englewood, Bergenfield, Paramus, Ridgewood, Lodi, Mahwah and Rutherford. For storm and river flooding, see flood damage restoration. For water in the basement, see flooded basement cleanup.
How it works
Our Water Damage Restoration Process
The same four steps on every job, so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
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Step 1
Stop the water & assess
We stop the source, check how far the water traveled and walk you through the plan before work starts.
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Step 2
Extract standing water
Our 2-inch pump and extractors pull water out of floors, carpet and padding, fast.
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Step 3
Tear out & dry
We remove wet drywall, padding and flooring that can't be saved, then set up dehumidifiers and air movers.
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Step 4
Rebuild & restore
Once the readings say it's dry, we put the drywall, paint, trim and floors back in.
Water out to floors back in
Mitigation + rebuild
We Don't Just Dry It Out.
We Rebuild It.
Most water damage companies leave once the fans come out, and you're left calling around for a contractor to fix the holes in your walls. REA Floors does the whole job, from A to Z. The crew that dries your home is the crew that puts it back together.
- Drywall removal and installation
- Painting and carpentry
- Hardwood, tile and carpet replaced or restored
- One company, one estimate, one point of contact
Insurance claims
Working With Your Insurance Company
Water damage is stressful enough without fighting over paperwork. We work with insurance companies and keep the process simple.
We can't promise what your policy covers, but we'll make sure your insurer has a clear picture of the damage.
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We document the damage
Photos of the water and damage, and moisture readings, so you have what your claim needs.
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You call your insurer
Coverage depends on your policy. We explain what we found so you can tell them exactly what happened.
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We work with your adjuster
We walk the adjuster through the damage and the plan, then get to work restoring your home.
Ilan is great to work with I had a flood in my house and i called him and he was at our house within an hour. He explained the process for removing damaged drywall and carpet and then setting up an industrial strength dehumidifier and fans to ensure there was no residual moisture or chance of mold. He did exactly as explained. I would definitely recommend him!!
Water Damage Restoration FAQs
Straight answers to what Bergen County homeowners ask us first. Don't see your question? Call us, day or night.
1-800-398-9007What should I do while I wait for your crew?
Shut off the water at the main valve, keep people away from wet ceilings and outlets, lift what you can off the floor and take photos for your insurer. Then leave the rest to us. A crew is usually there within the hour.
How long does it take to dry out a house after water damage?
It depends on how much water there was, how long it sat and what it soaked into. We take moisture readings every visit and don't call a room dry until the readings say it is, not just when it feels dry to the touch.
Can wet carpet and hardwood floors be saved?
Often, if the water is clean and it's removed quickly. Wet carpet padding usually has to be replaced, but the carpet itself can sometimes be dried and cleaned. Hardwood can often be dried and refinished if we get to it before the boards cup badly. Floors are our specialty, so we'll tell you honestly what can be saved.
Can water be hidden behind walls?
Yes. Water wicks up drywall, runs under flooring and travels through wall cavities. We use moisture meters to find where the water actually went, not just where you can see it.
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?
Many policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst pipe or a failed washing machine hose, but may not cover slow leaks or flooding from outside. We work with insurance companies and document the damage to support your claim.
Who fixes the walls and floors we tear out?
We do. The drywall, insulation, trim, paint and flooring we remove during the dry-out are rebuilt by our own crew, so there's no second contractor to find and no second estimate to wait for.
Service areas
Water Damage Restoration Near You
Based in Fair Lawn and on call 24/7 across Bergen County and Rockland County, NY. Choose your town for local details.
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Stop the Water Damage Today
Tell us what happened and we'll call you back fast. For water coming in right now, skip the form and call. We answer 24/7 and can be on site within the hour.
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