Essex County
Water damage & mold help in Newark, NJ
Newark is New Jersey's largest city, with dense neighborhoods of two- and three-family homes, brick rowhouses and apartment buildings, many built before 1940. The Passaic River runs along the city's eastern edge. Heavy rain, aging sewers and old plumbing make basement water and sewer backups the most common types of damage here.
Areas served
Ironbound · North Ward · Forest Hill · Vailsburg · Weequahic
ZIPs include 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106
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Newark homes and water damage
Multi-family frame houses stack plumbing, and many basements have been converted to living space, which raises the cost and the safety stakes of flooding.
Flash flooding and basements
The remnants of Ida in 2021 caused severe flash flooding across northern New Jersey, filling basements in Newark and nearby cities.
Combined sewer backups
Newark's older combined sewer system can back up into basements during heavy rain.
Lead service lines and aging plumbing
Newark has replaced most of its lead service lines in recent years, but older interior plumbing still corrodes and leaks.
Illegal basement apartments
Some older Newark homes have basement units that weren't built to code, without proper egress or drainage. Flooding in these spaces is dangerous, and cleanup often reveals hidden wiring and plumbing problems.
Passaic River tidal influence
The lower Passaic River is tidal near Newark, so storm surge from coastal storms can push water upriver and raise flood levels in the Ironbound and other low areas.
Common calls in Newark
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Newark at a glance
- County
- Essex County
- Neighborhoods
- Ironbound, North Ward, Forest Hill, Vailsburg
- ZIP codes
- 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106
- Nearby
- Trenton, NJ, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA
Newark questions
Is basement flooding covered by insurance in Newark?
It depends on the source. Outside floodwater needs a flood policy, sewer backup usually needs an endorsement, and a burst pipe is typically covered by homeowners insurance.
Do I need a permit for repairs in Newark?
Yes, for structural, plumbing and electrical work. Permits come from the City of Newark's Division of Construction Code Enforcement.
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