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New Jersey's Nor'easter State of Emergency: What It Means for Your Insurance Claim
New Jersey's nor'easter state of emergency does not decide your claim. What each policy covers, the records insurers ask for, and the 60-day flood deadline.
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Tidal Flooding at the Jersey Shore: What Saltwater Does to a Home
Tidal water from the September nor'easter came into a Jersey Shore home? What saltwater does to wiring, HVAC and framing, and what to do first.
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Custom Carpentry in Trenton, NJ: Trim and Millwork for Federal, Italianate and Victorian Houses
For a Federal, Italianate or Victorian house, new trim must match the old. See how custom carpentry in Trenton handles profiles, lead and city review.
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Basement Mold Remediation in Bridgewater, NJ: Seepage, Sumps and a Musty Lower Level
A musty lower level after rain often means water is still getting in. How to read seepage, a struggling sump or a leak, and what removal in a basement involves.
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Air Quality Testing in Robbinsville, NJ: A Musty Smell After a Thunderstorm
A musty smell that shows up after heavy rain often means hidden moisture. See what air quality testing in Robbinsville, NJ can tell you and what to check.
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Storm Damage Restoration in Bridgewater, NJ: Roof, Trees and the Claim Clock
After roof, tree or window damage, the house needs protecting before the next rain. Who to call first, what protects your claim and what the township approves.
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Attic Mold Remediation in Robbinsville, NJ: Bath Fans, Dryer Ducts and 1980s to 2000s Roofs
Is the bathroom fan venting into the attic? Trace dark roof boards to a leak, condensation or exhaust before attic mold remediation in Robbinsville begins.
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Air Quality Testing in Trenton, NJ: Is the Smell Yours or Next Door's?
Rowhomes and twins share a party wall, so a musty smell or symptoms can start next door. See which air quality testing in Trenton fits and what it costs.
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Storm Damage Restoration in Trenton, NJ: Temporary Fixes, Historic Facades and the Claim
Tarp first, photographs second, permanent repair after any Landmarks review. How to close up storm damage in an older Trenton house without hurting the claim.
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