Water Damage Restoration in New Jersey

Quick answer: for water damage anywhere in New Jersey, stop the water at the main shutoff, keep clear of wet electrics and call (888) 555-0142. The call is free and connects you with a local restoration company.

New Jersey has been included in 24 federal disaster declarations for severe storms, flooding or hurricanes since 2000, most recently Severe Storm and Flooding in August 2023 (FEMA DR-4725), and 5 for winter storms and freezing. Most water damage, though, starts inside: a supply line, a water heater, a washing machine hose or a toilet. The table ranks the 17 New Jersey cities we cover by population, with each city's score on our Water Damage Risk Index.

City	Population	Homes built before 1980	Freezing nights a year	Risk score
Newark	323,808	66%	83	71/100
Jersey City	302,013	56%	83	62/100
Paterson	161,793	77%	108	75/100
Elizabeth	141,675	73%	80	70/100
Trenton	91,506	79%	109	78/100
Clifton	91,127	84%	89	77/100
Bayonne	74,744	79%	80	69/100
East Orange	72,159	76%	83	75/100
Camden	71,430	81%	62	74/100
Passaic	71,337	87%	89	77/100
Union City	66,656	71%	67	66/100
Vineland	62,703	65%	108	70/100
Hoboken	59,027	52%	67	59/100
Plainfield	57,141	85%	103	77/100
New Brunswick	57,133	62%	111	70/100
Perth Amboy	56,739	70%	111	73/100
West New York	53,192	64%	67	63/100

Sources: Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2025) and ACS 2020-2024, NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, OpenFEMA. Method: editorial policy and data.

Water damage in New Jersey?

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Water damage in New Jersey: common questions

Which New Jersey cities do you cover?

This page lists the 17 New Jersey cities we have local pages for. The phone line takes calls from anywhere in New Jersey; tell the call taker your ZIP code and you will be connected with a restoration company that serves it, where one is available.

Does homeowners insurance in New Jersey cover water damage?

Standard homeowners policies generally cover sudden and accidental water damage such as a burst pipe, and exclude flooding from outside and long-term leaks. New Jersey has had 24 federal disaster declarations for storms, floods or hurricanes since 2000, so it is worth checking whether you also need flood insurance.

How much does water damage restoration cost in New Jersey?

HomeAdvisor's 2026 national data puts most jobs at $1,383 to $6,369 (average $3,868), or roughly $3.50 to $7.50 per square foot for drying. Local labor costs, the type of water and the materials affected move the final number.