24/7 Emergency Storm Damage Restoration
Storm Damage Restoration in New Jersey
When a hurricane, nor'easter, or heavy rain tears through your property, RDC Restoration is minutes away. For 27 years our IICRC-certified crews have tarped roofs, boarded up openings and dried out New Jersey homes and businesses from offices in Piscataway and Berkeley Heights, stopping a bad storm from becoming a bigger loss.
- 60-minute emergency response
- Emergency board-up & roof tarping
- 2 NJ locations, statewide dispatch
- Licensed & insured technicians
Storm just hit?
Every hour an open roof or flooded floor sits exposed, damage and mold risk climb. RDC Restoration answers 24/7 and dispatches the nearest New Jersey crew to secure your property immediately.
Flood • Wind • Fallen trees • Tarping • Drying — one call handles it all.
Quick answer
Storm damage restoration is the emergency work that protects and dries a property after severe weather: roof tarping, board-up, water extraction, structural drying and mold prevention. In New Jersey, RDC Restoration answers 24/7 from Piscataway and Berkeley Heights, typically arrives within 60 minutes near those offices, dries to the IICRC S500 standard and bills insurance directly.
- Founded in 1999; NJ HIC license 13VH08055400.
- IICRC-certified crews (WRT/ASD) follow S500 for water and S520 for mold.
- The emergency line, (908) 253-9000, is answered 24/7, with a typical 60-minute arrival near our offices.
- Offices: 171 11th St, Piscataway, NJ 08854 and 57 River Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Dispatch covers all of New Jersey.
- Direct insurance billing, with photo and moisture documentation.
- Storm work is temporary protection and mitigation; roof replacement is left to a roofer.
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New Jersey's Storm Damage Experts
What is storm damage restoration, and what does RDC Restoration do?
Storm damage restoration means securing a property against further weather, removing the water the storm let in, and drying the building back to normal moisture levels before mold or rot sets in. RDC Restoration does this for homes and businesses in every New Jersey county.
The storm passes, but the damage keeps going. An open roof or shattered window lets rain in for days, soaking drywall, framing and insulation. Working from Piscataway and Berkeley Heights, an RDC crew with tarps, plywood and truck-mounted extraction can usually be on site within the first hour near those offices.
On the water side of every storm loss, RDC Restoration follows the IICRC S500 standard, logging moisture readings daily until materials are dry, and the S520 standard where flooding raises mold risk.
People search for "storm damage repair" when what they need first is mitigation. RDC handles that urgent part. Permanent roofing and carpentry belong to a licensed roofer or contractor, and our drying records give them a documented starting point.
Safety first
What should you do in the first hours after a storm?
Make sure everyone is safe before you think about the house. Once the weather has passed, work through these steps in order:
- Stay clear of downed lines. Treat every fallen wire as live, and keep away from trees or fences touching them. Report them to your utility.
- Do not walk into a flooded basement with the power on. If you cannot reach the main breaker from a dry spot, wait for the utility or an electrician.
- Leave if you smell gas. Get out, then call the gas company from outside.
- Run generators outdoors only. Carbon monoxide from a generator in a garage or basement is a leading danger after storms.
- Photograph everything before you move it. Wide shots, close-ups and the waterline on walls. Your insurer will want them.
- Stop more water from coming in, if it is safe. Move valuables to a dry floor. Never climb onto a wet or damaged roof.
- Call your insurance carrier and a restoration company. Policies expect reasonable steps to prevent further damage, and tarping, board-up and extraction are those steps.
Floodwater is Category 3 (grossly contaminated) water under IICRC S500, so wear boots and gloves. If sewage backed up, our sewage cleanup team handles that as a separate hazard.
Every kind of storm damage
What storm damage does RDC Restoration handle?
Wind, water and fallen trees, in homes and commercial buildings. If severe weather opened your building up or let water in, RDC Restoration responds.
Flood Damage Restoration
Standing, contaminated floodwater extracted, ruined materials removed, then sanitized and dried. Water damage restoration →
Wind & Fallen-Tree Damage
Roofs, windows and siding hit by wind or limbs: covered, secured and dried.
Emergency Roof Tarping
Roof breaches covered with weather-tight tarps until your roofer makes the permanent fix.
Emergency Board-Up
Broken windows, doors and wall openings boarded fast to keep out weather, animals and intruders.
Flood Cleanup & Debris Removal
Mud, silt, glass and soaked carpet and drywall removed so drying can start.
Temporary Stabilization
Temporary bracing of damaged framing so the building is safe to enter and dry.
New Jersey storm types
Which storms cause the most damage in New Jersey?
Flooding from heavy rain causes the most widespread damage, but each storm type leaves a different pattern. The remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 1, 2021 brought flash flooding to central and northern New Jersey, with the Raritan River flooding towns like Manville and Bound Brook. Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 pushed storm surge into Shore towns and Hudson River communities such as Hoboken.
| Storm type | Typical damage | RDC Restoration response |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane remnants / tropical rain (e.g. Ida) | Flash flooding, river overflow, basement water, sump pump failure | Extraction, wet drywall and flooring removal, Category 3 sanitizing, S500 drying |
| Coastal storm surge (e.g. Sandy) | Saltwater and silt on lower floors, soaked insulation and framing | Mud-out, flood cleanup, antimicrobial treatment, drying |
| Nor'easter | Hours of wind-driven rain, lifted shingles, ceiling leaks, coastal flooding | Roof tarping, extraction, ceiling and wall drying |
| Severe thunderstorm / high wind | Fallen trees on roofs, broken windows, power loss that stops sump pumps | Board-up, tarping, debris cleanup, drying |
| Hail | Cracked shingles, broken skylights, slow leaks that appear weeks later | Tarping, attic and ceiling moisture checks, drying |
| Tornado | Concentrated structural damage, roof and wall openings | Temporary stabilization, board-up, tarping, cleanup |
| Winter storm / ice dams | Meltwater backing up under shingles, frozen and burst pipes, ceiling stains | Leak extraction and drying; see winter water damage |
Watch your NOAA National Weather Service forecast and test your sump pump before storm season. If water comes in every hard rain, basement waterproofing fixes the cause.
Emergency protection
What is emergency roof tarping and board-up?
Emergency roof tarping and board-up are temporary covers that make a storm-damaged building weather-tight and secure until permanent repairs are made. RDC Restoration does the emergency protection; a licensed roofer or contractor handles replacement.
How roof tarping works
A crew lays a heavy-duty tarp past the damage and over the ridge where possible, fastened with wood battens so wind cannot get under it. A well-installed tarp keeps rain out while you get roofing estimates and an adjuster's visit. A tree resting on the roof must be removed by a tree service first.
How board-up works
Broken windows, sliding doors and holes in exterior walls are covered with plywood cut to fit and screwed to the framing. Businesses use it to secure storefronts overnight.
Why insurers care
Policies require you to prevent further damage, so water pouring through an untarped roof for a week may be treated as preventable. RDC photographs the damage before and after, so your claim file shows the steps you took.
The RDC Restoration process
How does storm water extraction and drying work?
Pumps and truck-mounted extractors remove standing water, then air movers and dehumidifiers pull the remaining moisture out of floors, walls and framing. RDC follows IICRC S500 at every step:
- Emergency response and protection. We arrive 24/7, check for electrical and structural hazards, tarp the roof and board up openings as needed.
- Inspection and water classification. Technicians set the water category (floodwater is Category 3) and class, and map moisture with meters and thermal imaging.
- Water extraction. Submersible pumps and truck-mounted extractors remove standing water.
- Removal of unsalvageable materials. Flood-soaked carpet pad, insulation and drywall below the waterline are cut out and removed, as S500 calls for after contaminated water.
- Cleaning and antimicrobial treatment. Remaining surfaces are cleaned and treated to reduce bacteria and mold growth.
- Structural drying. Air movers and dehumidifiers are sized to the room and wet materials, with readings logged daily.
- Final verification and documentation. Drying ends when materials reach dry standard. You and your adjuster get the photo and moisture log for the claim.
Most storm-flooded rooms take several days of drying; hardwood and plaster take longer. Daily readings, not a calendar, decide when equipment comes out.
Insurance
Does homeowners insurance cover storm damage or flood damage?
Homeowners insurance usually covers sudden wind, hail and fallen-tree damage, plus rain that enters through a storm-created opening. It usually does not cover flooding. Rising surface water, overflowing rivers and storm surge are covered by a separate flood insurance policy, most often through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
| Type of loss | Homeowners policy | Flood policy (NFIP or private) |
|---|---|---|
| Wind tears off shingles, rain enters the attic | Usually covered | Not a flood loss |
| Tree falls on the house | Usually covered | Not a flood loss |
| River or flash flood enters the first floor | Usually excluded | Usually covered |
| Groundwater seeps into the basement | Usually excluded | Only if caused by a general flood; basement coverage is limited |
| Sewer or drain backs up during heavy rain | Often needs a sewer/drain backup endorsement | Covered only when caused by a general flood |
Two details catch people off guard. A new NFIP policy generally has a 30-day waiting period, so buying one as a storm approaches usually will not help. And NFIP basement coverage is limited to items such as furnaces and water heaters, not finished walls or carpet. Check FloodSmart.gov, the official NFIP site, for what a flood policy includes.
RDC Restoration bills insurance carriers directly and gives adjusters the photos, moisture logs and scope they need. Start your claim →
After the flood
How do you prevent mold after a flood?
You prevent mold after a flood by drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours, the window the EPA recommends, and by removing porous materials that floodwater soaked.
That means same-day extraction, pulling wet pad and insulation, opening wet wall cavities and dehumidifying until readings are normal. Painting over a water stain or spraying bleach on wet drywall does not dry the wall behind it. Waiting days to start drying is how a water claim becomes a mold claim.
If you already see growth or smell a musty odor, RDC Restoration's mold remediation team follows IICRC S520, and our mold inspection & testing service can confirm the area is clear afterward.
Businesses & property managers
Do you offer commercial storm damage restoration services in New Jersey?
Yes. RDC Restoration provides commercial storm damage restoration for offices, retail stores, warehouses, schools, houses of worship and multi-unit residential buildings throughout New Jersey. The difference is scale, and downtime is the main concern.
We secure the building with board-up and tarping, then dry in phases so unaffected areas stay open. Property managers get one point of contact, daily moisture reports and documentation for the carrier. Learn more about our commercial restoration work.
Why New Jersey chooses RDC
One accountable team, from first tarp to a fully dried property
- Faster on-site: two NJ offices mean RDC Restoration is usually minutes, not hours, away when a storm hits nearby.
- IICRC-certified methods: RDC Restoration dries flood-damaged structures to the S500 standard and verifies with moisture meters.
- Insurance made simple: we photograph and document the storm loss and bill your carrier directly. Start your claim →
- Full-service mitigation: board-up, tarping, water extraction, drying and mold remediation under one roof.
- Licensed & insured New Jersey technicians, NJ HIC license 13VH08055400.
Serving New Jersey from two offices
Storm damage restoration near you in New Jersey
Rapid dispatch from Piscataway and Berkeley Heights, and statewide for major storm losses. Pick your town for local details. See all service areas →
● Piscataway Office
171 11th St, Piscataway · Central & Southern New Jersey
● Berkeley Heights Office
57 River Rd, Berkeley Heights · Northern New Jersey
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Storm damage restoration questions
What does storm damage restoration include?
Storm damage restoration includes emergency roof tarping, board-up of broken windows and doors, floodwater extraction, removal of soaked materials, cleaning, antimicrobial treatment and structural drying to the IICRC S500 standard. Permanent roofing and carpentry are done by a roofer or general contractor once the building is dry. Call (908) 253-9000.
Who offers storm damage restoration near me in New Jersey?
RDC Restoration offers 24/7 storm damage restoration across New Jersey from two offices: 171 11th St in Piscataway and 57 River Rd in Berkeley Heights. Near those offices, a crew typically arrives within 60 minutes, and we dispatch statewide after major storms. Call (908) 253-9000 and the nearest available crew is sent to you.
Does homeowners insurance cover storm damage in NJ?
Homeowners insurance in New Jersey usually covers sudden wind, hail and fallen-tree damage, and rain that enters through a storm-made opening. Rising floodwater is usually excluded and needs a separate flood policy. Sewer backup often requires an endorsement. RDC Restoration documents the damage, works with your adjuster and bills your carrier directly.
Is flood damage covered by a flood insurance policy or homeowners insurance?
Flood damage from rising surface water, river overflow or storm surge is covered by a flood insurance policy, usually through the National Flood Insurance Program, not by a standard homeowners policy. New NFIP policies generally have a 30-day waiting period, and basement coverage is limited to certain items. FloodSmart.gov, the official NFIP site, explains what a flood policy covers.
How fast can RDC Restoration respond after a storm?
RDC Restoration answers its emergency line 24/7 and typically arrives within about 60 minutes near our Piscataway and Berkeley Heights offices. After widespread storms, calls are prioritized by safety and active water intrusion. Getting a crew on site quickly to tarp, board up and extract water is what limits secondary damage.
Does RDC Restoration replace roofs after storm damage?
No. RDC Restoration provides emergency roof tarping and board-up, which are temporary protection, along with water extraction, drying and cleanup. Roof replacement and permanent structural work are done by a licensed roofer or contractor. Our photos and moisture logs give your roofer and insurer a documented record.
Do you offer commercial storm damage restoration services?
Yes. RDC Restoration handles commercial storm damage restoration for offices, retail, warehouses, schools and multi-unit buildings across New Jersey. We secure the building with board-up and tarping, then extract and dry in phases so unaffected areas can stay open. Property managers get one point of contact, daily moisture reports and documentation for the insurance carrier.
How long does it take to dry a house after flooding?
Drying a flooded house usually takes several days of active drying with air movers and dehumidifiers, and longer for hardwood floors, plaster or saturated framing. RDC Restoration takes moisture readings daily and removes equipment only when materials reach dry standard under IICRC S500.
How soon can mold grow after a flood?
Mold can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours on wet building materials, which is why the EPA recommends drying them within that window. Fast extraction, removal of soaked carpet pad and drywall, and continuous dehumidification are the most reliable ways to prevent mold after a storm.
Do you handle storm damage repair in Piscataway, NJ?
Yes. RDC Restoration's main office is at 171 11th St in Piscataway, so Piscataway and nearby Middlesex and Somerset County towns get some of our fastest response times. We handle emergency tarping, board-up, flood cleanup and drying, and coordinate with your roofer for permanent repairs. Call (908) 253-9000 any time, day or night.
Storm damage doesn't wait. Neither does RDC Restoration.
Call now for 24/7 emergency storm damage restoration anywhere in New Jersey. RDC Restoration dispatches the nearest crew to secure and dry your property.
RDC Restoration follows the water-damage (S500) and mold-remediation (S520) standards set by the IICRC, the restoration industry's standards and certification body, and holds NORMI and AHERA certifications.