Water Damage Restoration in Toms River, NJ

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Quick answer: For water or flood damage anywhere in Toms River, mainland or barrier island, call 732-539-2942 (or text us). We answer 24/7 and usually arrive within about an hour. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

Almost a quarter of Toms River Township is water: Barnegat Bay, the Toms River itself, and the lagoons and creeks that run off them. With about 43,000 homes spread from Pleasant Plains to Ortley Beach, there's no single kind of "Toms River water damage." A burst pipe in a mainland split-level and bay water in a lagoon home on Green Island are different jobs, and they're often different insurance claims too.

Toms River areas we cover

Mainland: downtown, Silverton, Gilford Park, Bay Shore, Cattus Island, Shelter Cove, Green Island, Pelican Island, East Dover, West Dover, Pleasant Plains, Pine View and Cedar Grove. Barrier island: Ortley Beach, Dover Beaches North and South, Normandy Beach and Chadwick. Nearby: Brick, Lakewood, Jackson, Berkeley Township, Manchester, Island Heights, South Toms River, Lavallette and Seaside Heights.

How water gets into Toms River homes

  • Bay and lagoon flooding. Strong onshore winds stack water up in Barnegat Bay for days. During the late-September 2026 nor'easter, Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light crested at its third-highest level on record, and Ocean County was under a state of emergency. Bayfront and lagoon streets in Toms River are where that water comes ashore first.
  • Storm surge on the island. Ortley Beach and the Dover Beaches sit on a narrow strip of land between the ocean and the bay. Even raised homes take water in garages, ground-level enclosures and the utility areas underneath.
  • Mainland basements and crawl spaces. Many mainland neighborhoods are postwar homes now 50 years old or more. Original plumbing, aging water heaters and crawl spaces that collect groundwater are the most common calls.
  • Frozen pipes in empty homes. Island homes and second homes that sit empty in winter can freeze and burst. If nobody checks on them, water can run for days.

First steps for Toms River homeowners

  1. For bay or tidal flooding, wait for the water to go down before going into a basement or ground level. Treat that water as contaminated.
  2. For a pipe or appliance leak, close the main valve. On raised island homes it's often in the ground-level utility area, so mark it in your free Home Emergency Plan.
  3. Shut off power to wet areas only if you can do it while standing somewhere dry.
  4. Photograph everything and write down how high the water rose on the walls.
  5. Call your insurer and call us at 732-539-2942. If you're not home, someone 18 or older needs to let our crew in on the first visit. After that, we can supply a key box.

Our 5-step process

  1. Inspect. We use thermal imaging and penetrating and non-penetrating meters to see how far water wicked up the drywall and under flooring.
  2. Extract and remove. We remove standing water. After bay water, carpet, pad, insulation and the lower drywall come out, and the framing is cleaned and disinfected.
  3. Dry. Dehumidifiers and air movers run, and in closed island homes we control the conditions until the structure is dry.
  4. Verify. Daily readings tell us when materials are back to normal. Air scrubbers and hydroxyl generators keep odors down while the house dries.
  5. Rebuild. Our reconstruction crew handles drywall, flooring, trim and paint after the drying is done.

Insurance: two claims are common in Toms River

Bay, lagoon, tidal and ocean water is usually handled under a separate flood policy, often through the NFIP, while a burst pipe, water heater or appliance leak is usually a homeowners claim. One storm can involve both, for example flood water at ground level and wind-driven rain through a damaged roof, so each kind of damage is documented separately. Flood policies have their own deadlines, including a signed proof of loss, so check your policy 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. We keep separate photos and moisture logs for each policy.

In New Jersey, homeowners usually have the right to choose their own restoration contractor. We specialize in working with both homeowners and insurance companies to make sure the work is properly documented and covered, so your home gets back to its pre-loss condition. Read more on our insurance claims page.

Call for Toms River water damage

Call 732-539-2942 24/7, or send an estimate request. Related: all Toms River services · mold remediation in Toms River · water and flood damage · before-and-after photos · storm prep guide · Resource Center · Nearby: Berkeley Township · Lacey Township

Toms River water damage FAQs

Do you serve Ortley Beach and the Dover Beaches? Yes. We serve the barrier-island sections of Toms River, including Ortley Beach, Dover Beaches North and South, Normandy Beach and Chadwick, as well as the whole mainland.

Our lagoon home took on bay water. Can we just dry it out? No. Bay water is contaminated, so porous materials it touched are removed, and the structure is cleaned and disinfected before drying. Drying alone can trap contaminants and lead to mold.

We live out of state. Can you handle the job at our Toms River shore house? Yes. Someone 18 or older needs to let our crew in on the first visit. After that, we can supply a key box, send you photos and readings, and work with your adjuster remotely.

How long does drying take? Most homes take several days of drying. It depends on the materials, how long they were wet and the weather. We take readings every day and tell you when it's done.

My pipes froze and burst at our island home over the winter. Is that covered? It depends on your policy. Some policies treat a vacant or unheated home differently, so check yours or ask your agent, and keep your thermostat and maintenance records. We document the damage either way.

Do you work on commercial and rental properties in Toms River? Yes: offices, shops, restaurants, rental units and multi-unit buildings.

MaxClean Restoration, 11 Bannard Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 · 732-539-2942 · IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600
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