While COVID-19 is still like a powerful storm that has stalled, we here about how families are pulling together, how America is pulling together! I see on Facebook posts how people need food, toilet paper soap and other essentials, the neighbor’s of Jackson, New Jersey are pulling together in such a way that not only …
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been wreaking havoc across the globe and the New York and New Jersey area is in the epicenter. If you live in Monmouth or Ocean county, then odds are you live in a community that has been hit hard by the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19 has caused widespread …
Summer is right around the corner and with the summer months coming up, temperatures will begin to rise which means the humidity will be on the rise in New Jersey. If you live in Monmouth or Ocean County, making sure that you keep your home’s humidity percentage at a stable level is important, not only …
Humid basements or “wet” basements can be caused by several factors in Jackson. One reason would be a high-water table whereas the water pushes up through the foundation and or the walls. This is called hydraulic pressure. Cinder block walls have cavities. When water penetrates the walls either through water running down the walls …
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Mold can be a danger for anybody if present. There are certain groups of people that are especially at risk when exposed to mold. Infants and the elderly, people with asthma as well as people with compromised immune systems are at the greatest risk to this hidden problem when exposed to mold. Why are these …
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Many towns in Monmouth and Ocean counties, in NJ were hit with a heavy rain storm that devastated parts of Brick, Wall Township, Toms River and surrounding areas. Jackson, Freehold, Lakewood were not hit as hard but still had damage. Many homeowners will need their homes pumped out or will need flood restoration. Time is …
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Are All Sump Pumps The Same? The answer is no! There are many different types of sump pumps. There are main sump pumps and battery backup sump pumps. There are different horse power ratings (strengths of the pumps). The sump pumps are not as efficient as others pumps so some will use more electricity than …
We all here stories about “Black” Mold being found after a basement flood or a pipe that burst in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room. The fact is that if the water isn’t dried out within 24 to 72 hours, microbial growth can start to grow in the proper conditions. There are proven facts that mold can …
Mold is a simple microscopic organism that can grow virtually anywhere. The fungus thrives in warm, moist locations like bathrooms and in areas where precipitation can accumulate indoors, including attics and basements. Depending upon the type of mold, the spores can cause a variety of health problems. The risk from exposure can vary significantly depending …
Mold – it’s a serious topic for any homeowner. It shows up unannounced and often spreads before anyone spots it in time. You can find mold spores almost anywhere, from in your backyard to the tiny crevices around bathroom tiles. It thrives in moist, dark places and feeds on organic material. Even clean homes produce …
When you call Flood and Mold NJ with for help with mold, know that you are in the hands of one of the foremost experts on the topic.