Nor'easter Flood Cleanup & Sanitization
When last month's nor'easter pushed storm surge into South Shore neighborhoods and flooded basements across North Jersey, the water that came inside wasn't clean. Flood water picks up sewage, road runoff and fuel on the way into your home.
Restoration professionals call this Category 3 water, and it needs more than drying out. Our teams can help.
How the IICRC Classifies Water Damage
Category 1: Clean Water
Water from a broken supply line or an overflowing sink.
Category 2: Gray Water
Water with some contamination, like discharge from a washing machine.
Category 3: Black Water
Grossly contaminated water that can carry bacteria and viruses. Sewage backups, storm surge and rising flood water all fall into this category. Even clean water can become Category 3 if it sits in a warm basement for a few days.
Why Nor'easter Flood Water Is Treated as Category 3
Storm Surge & Salt Water
Coastal flooding brings in salt water and debris from the shoreline.
Sewer Backups
Heavy rain can overwhelm the combined sewer systems common in older North Jersey cities and push sewage up through floor drains.
Street & Yard Runoff
Runoff carries oil, pesticides and lawn chemicals into the home.
What Has to Go & What Can Be Saved
Porous Materials
Carpet, drywall, insulation and mattresses that soaked up Category 3 water usually need to be removed and replaced.
Wood & Hard Surfaces
Framing, subfloors, concrete and tile can often stay after professional cleaning, drying and antimicrobial treatment.
How Professional Flood Sanitization Works
Extraction & Removal
Standing water is extracted and contaminated materials are removed. Our crews handle this safely so contamination doesn't spread.
Disinfection & Sewage Cleanup
Every affected surface is cleaned and treated with EPA registered disinfectants. Our sanitization services and sewage cleanup team cover basements that flooded through drains or toilets.
Drying & Moisture Testing
Water damage restoration with commercial dehumidifiers confirms the home is fully dry so mold doesn't follow.
Services We Provide
Water Damage Restoration
Commercial dehumidifiers confirm the home is fully dry so mold doesn't follow.
Learn more →What to Do Right After Storm Flooding
- Stay out of standing flood water and keep children and pets away
- Shut off power to flooded areas if you can do it safely
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved
- Throw away food and medicine that touched flood water
- Call your insurance company, then call us
Flood Cleanup & Sanitization in North Jersey & Long Island
Eastern Bergen County
Our Eastern Bergen County team handles Category 3 cleanup in flooded basements across the area.
Learn more →Western Bergen County
Our Western Bergen County team handles Category 3 cleanup in flooded basements.
Learn more →Jersey City
Sewer backups are a common source of Category 3 water in older Hudson County neighborhoods. Our Jersey City team responds 24/7.
Learn more →Rahway
Sewer backups are a common source of Category 3 water in older Union County neighborhoods. Our Rahway team responds 24/7.
Learn more →Long Island's South Shore
Our South Shore team handles coastal flood cleanup and sanitization for homes along the bays and canals.
Learn more →Why Choose 911 Restoration for Flood Sanitization
Our IICRC certified technicians follow industry standards for Category 3 water on every job. Crews respond around the clock, and we document the damage for your insurance claim from the first visit.
Our Promise
- IICRC certified technicians
- Industry standards for Category 3 water on every job
- 24/7 around-the-clock response
- Damage documented for your insurance claim from the first visit
Flood Sanitization From 911 Restoration in North Jersey & Long Island
Storm flood water should be treated as contaminated from the start. A professional cleanup protects your family and keeps a flood from turning into a mold problem later. Contact 911 Restoration for 24/7 flood cleanup and sanitization from your local team.
