Fire Water Pros
Operating from Johnson City, the firm extracts water, dries structures, removes mould and handles fire and smoke damage. Open around the clock, every day, it also covers Vestal, Endicott and Endwell too.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Binghamton
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
3 pros in Binghamton
Binghamton sits where the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers meet, and its water damage history is tied to the river. In September 2011, Tropical Storm Lee pushed the Susquehanna from Binghamton to Vestal, Owego and Waverly 1 to 4 feet above the previous record crests set in June 2006. NOAA's Binghamton gauge lists flood impacts at 25.2 feet, when parts of downtown, including Water Street and Vestal Parkway, begin to flood. For you, this shapes the hiring questions. Mould work in New York needs a valid mould license from the state Department of Labor, so ask to see it before anyone assesses or removes mould, and be wary of anyone who advertises the work without one. Ask who will dry the structure and who will handle mould, since these can be different firms. Also check your insurance first: standard homeowners policies exclude flooding, and sewer or sump pump backup is treated differently from water coming in above the foundation. Get the scope of work in writing.
Source: NOAA National Water Prediction Service (source, opens in a new tab)
360 Property Restoration
With its base in Binghamton, the business extracts water and handles sewage clean-up, mould remediation and structural drying. Open around the clock, every day, it also works in Chenango and rebuilds after damage.
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Disaster Clean-Up
Based in Endwell, the company offers emergency water damage restoration, mould remediation and sewage clean-up. It also handles rebuilding after damage, fire and smoke damage, and asbestos work, and gives free estimates.
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What to know in Binghamton
In the September 2011 Tropical Storm Lee flood, the Susquehanna River from Binghamton to Vestal, Owego and Waverly crested 1 to 4 feet higher than the previous record crests set in June 2006. Rainfall of 6 to 12 inches fell over most of the upper Susquehanna basin in New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
National Weather Service Binghamton (source, opens in a new tab)
After the April 19, 2022 winter snow event, NYSEG reported that approximately 41,000 customers in its Binghamton division were without power as of 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2022. It anticipated restoring 95% of affected customers by 11:30 PM on Friday, April 22.
Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Binghamton
Who is allowed to remove mould in Binghamton?
In New York, acting as or advertising as a mould assessor, remediation contractor or abatement worker without a valid mould license from the Department of Labor is unlawful. Ask to see the license for the type of work being done, and check that it matches the job before you sign anything. New York State Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage quote include?
A written quote should describe the rooms and materials covered, how drying will be done and checked, what will be removed or replaced, and who handles any mould work. It should also name the license holder, give a start date, and explain how extra work is approved before it is done.
Will my homeowners insurance cover river flooding in Binghamton?
Probably not. New York's Department of Financial Services says standard homeowners policies do not provide flood coverage, which is sold as a separate National Flood Insurance Program policy. Coverage for basements and crawlspaces is limited. Check your policy and call your insurer before you authorise major work. New York State Department of Financial Services (source, opens in a new tab)
Does a sump pump or sewer backup count as flooding?
Not usually. The state says flooding is generally water coming in above the foundation, while a sewer or sump pump failure causing backup comes from lines below the foundation. The cause affects how a claim is treated, so ask your insurer and keep photos before drying begins. New York State Department of Financial Services (source, opens in a new tab)