The wall fully restored with wallpaper replaced (as well as the drywall and plaster behind it).

Manhattan Water Damage Restoration 

It does not take much moisture finding its way behind wallpaper, paint and/or drywall to wreak havoc with a nice, interior wall. And while the water just silently wiggles its way between layers to cause damage, the restoration is a multi-step process. This lovely, wallpaper and its wall were falling apart when we stepped in to make it like new again.  

Once we removed the failing wallpaper, plaster and compromised drywall and let everything dry out naturally, we measured (twice, by the way) and installed new drywall. After plastering that and priming the white wall, we set up for the wallpaper replacement. Given the intricate vine design, it takes a keen eye and steady hand to slice the wallpaper precisely where it will line up seamlessly with its neighboring piece. Now, no one knows there was ever a problem here, except us and the homeowners who had the good sense to call us. And now you know, if you’re reading this blog post.

Water damage restoration of wall in process.

Our starting point with this damaged wall.

Finished Ceiling Restoration

Making progress

Manhattan Townhouse Plaster Restoration 

Coffered ceilings are an elegant architectural feature which have stood the test of time. They may have originally been designed as a more lightweight option to stone, while evoking a measure of formality. Some speculate they also hide ceiling imperfections while adding perceived height and drama overhead. They are indeed beautiful. When water damaged the stunning ceiling in this Manhattan townhouse, we came in to remove the old plaster, clean, scrape and prep for a new surface.

Not only did we patch and paint the ceiling, but also we recreated some of the molding in our shop. It’s intricate work crafting the wood for the coffered effect, even before transporting, installing, priming and painting it. There’s a great deal of satisfaction at the end of the project like this, and the outcome was an historic plaster ceiling restored to its former glory.

After partial ceiling collapsed.

AFTER

DURING

DURING

Westchester County Water Damage Restoration 

 Scarsdale, N.Y., was settled in 1701 by a British aristocrat, and more than three centuries later, the English feel remains evident in architecture and street names. The Bronx River Parkway flanks the western border with walking trails along the river, and a rustic footbridge and waterfall. The water is stunning and mesmerizing to watch and photograph, but water is not a welcome addition flowing inside any home. 

This basement in a lovely Scarsdale house encountered major water damage when it flooded, and we went right to work removing tiles, drywall and baseboards. Besides everything being wet where it should be dry, water damage must be managed immediately to prevent mold, mildew, bugs and water-borne disease. Left unchecked, mold can creep through support beams and weaken an entire structure. Once dry, we replaced metal wall studs, new drywall, baseboards and trim, as well as cleaned and re-set the tile flooring. Our team is meticulous with plastering seams, sanding and smoothing everything before applying the coats of paint that render the space dry, attractive and functional once again.