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(845) 262-6530
Strauss Cleaners
Water emergency? We're here to help.(845) 262-6530
Basement stairwell wrapped in poly containment with a HEPA air scrubber at the opening

Bergen County, NJ · ~45 min away

Water Damage Restoration & Mold Removal in Teaneck, NJ

Free inspection. On covered claims we bill your insurer directly.

Nearly every house on Teaneck's tree-lined interwar blocks has a full basement. We're about 45 minutes away.

A person answers, not an answering service. Closed Saturdays. Covered water and mold claims are billed directly to your carrier.

Same-day emergency response

Response promise

8 counties

NY & NJ service area

Since 2019

Locally owned & operated

IICRC Certified

Certification

Local reality

What we see in Teaneck.

Teaneck's east side runs down to the tidal Hackensack River, where flooding is a regular regional concern and the township has figured in official flood-mitigation studies for the river corridor. The low streets near the river get watched differently than the ridge blocks.

The homes

Interwar Tudors and colonials mean plaster walls, slate and tile details, and 80-to-100-year-old foundations with original drain tile — basements that seep in wet seasons even without a failure. We sort chronic moisture from event damage before recommending anything.

The ground

Mature street trees mean roots in old clay drain lines, and the flat river-side sections drain slowly, so a soaking week can push groundwater into east-side basements while the higher west side stays dry.

The drive

Routes 17 and 4 get us here in about 45 minutes. Driveways are mostly single-width, so we set up to keep a lane clear and lay floor and lawn protection along the carry path.

About 45 minutes in normal traffic. Same-day emergency response holds here six days a week.

Our work

What the work looks like.

Technician prying up water-damaged floor tile beside a flood-cut wall in a commercial basement
Poly sheeting containment wall isolating a living room while floor protection goes down
Finished basement with a flood cut along the wall and rosin paper down, ready for the rebuild
Mold and floodwater sediment around a basement exterior door where water came in

Real jobs from our crew across the service area. See more job photos →

Heavy rain in the forecast

Before and after a storm in Teaneck

We schedule crews around the rain forecast. A few steps before the storm can keep the basement dry, and a few steps right after protect the insurance claim.

Before the rain

  • Move stored boxes, rugs, and anything you care about off the basement floor.
  • Test the sump pump by pouring a bucket of water into the pit. If it does not run, that is the problem to fix before the rain.
  • Clear the window wells and the downspout outlets. Know where the main water shutoff and the electrical panel are.

If water gets in

  • Do not go into standing water until the power to that area is off.
  • Photograph the water line and everything it touched before you move or throw anything out.
  • Call for extraction the same day. Wet drywall and carpet pad grow mold within days.

Full walkthrough: what to do when your basement floods in a storm. Water in the house now? Call (845) 262-6530. Same-day emergency response, six days a week.

FAQ

Questions we get in Teaneck.

Do you serve all of Teaneck, including West Englewood and Cedar Lane area?

Yes, all of it. West Englewood, Cedar Lane area, Votee Park area, and every street between them sit inside our regular coverage, for emergency water calls and scheduled work alike. If your address is right at the town line, call anyway. The answer is almost always yes.

How fast can you get to Teaneck in a water emergency?

Teaneck is about 45 minutes from us in normal traffic, and same-day response is what we promise on emergency calls. Someone answers six days a week, asks what happened, and gives you an arrival window before we hang up.

Do you bill insurance directly for water or mold damage in Teaneck?

Yes. On covered water and mold losses we bill your insurance carrier directly, so you're not fronting the full cost and waiting on reimbursement. We photograph everything before work starts, log moisture readings daily, and itemize removed materials, which is the documentation adjusters ask for. You typically pay your deductible and the rest is between us and the carrier. You don't need a claim to hire us, though. Plenty of our jobs are paid directly by the homeowner. We're a restoration contractor, not a public adjuster or insurance agent. Coverage decisions belong to your insurer, so confirm anything about your policy with your agent or adjuster.

Are you available on Saturday?

No. The phones are off on Saturday. The other six days, the line is answered 8am to 6pm. If water damage happens on Saturday, shut off the main valve, move what you can out of the wet area, and leave a message. Saturday messages are the first ones we return when we reopen. If the situation is dangerous, call 911 or your utility company rather than waiting for us.

Do you also handle carpet, rug, and air duct cleaning in Teaneck?

Yes. Restoration is the core of the business, and we run a full cleaning service alongside it: carpet and upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning with pickup and delivery, mattress cleaning, air duct and dryer vent cleaning, chimney sweeping, and odor removal. It's the same crew and the same number: (845) 262-6530.

Emergency? Call first

Water on the floor in Teaneck? Skip the form.

Call (845) 262-6530 and we start sorting it out on the phone while the crew loads, six days a week. The form is for anything that can wait a few hours. A person reads it and replies during business hours.

Same-Day Emergency Response. Closed Saturdays.

Free estimate

Send the details and we'll take a look.

Faster by phone? Call (845) 262-6530. The line is answered six days a week.