Our Work in
the Field
Detailed case studies from real restoration jobs — what the client faced, how we solved it, and the documented outcome.
Sewage Backup Flood Restoration — Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
A family returned from vacation to find their entire basement flooded with Category 3 sewage water. Enviro-Tec extracted 3,000+ gallons, dried the structure in 72 hours, and passed clearance testing — saving the homeowner from a $90,000+ demolition estimate.
Black Mold (Stachybotrys) Remediation — Commercial Office, Staten Island
47 office employees were experiencing chronic respiratory symptoms. Hidden Stachybotrys chartarum (toxic black mold) was found behind drywall near the HVAC system. Enviro-Tec performed full containment and remediation, returning staff to a safe workspace in 5 days.
Smoke & Soot Fire Restoration — Tottenville, Staten Island
A kitchen grease fire sent smoke and toxic soot through all three floors of a 2,400 sq ft family home via HVAC ducts. Enviro-Tec eliminated all odor and soot contamination, rebuilt the kitchen, and had the family home in 11 days.
Lead Paint Abatement in Pre-1978 Brownstone — Park Slope, Brooklyn
A young family buying a pre-1978 Park Slope brownstone discovered lead paint on inspections. Enviro-Tec performed EPA RRP-compliant full lead abatement across 6 rooms, allowing the sale to proceed and protecting their children from lead exposure.
COVID-19 & Biohazard Decontamination — Manhattan Law Office
After a confirmed COVID-19 cluster forced closure of a 30-person Midtown law firm, Enviro-Tec performed a full EPA-approved disinfection and ATP surface verification, allowing the office to reopen the next business day.
Hurricane Ida Basement Flooding — Flushing, Queens
Hurricane Ida dumped record rainfall on Queens, flooding over 400 homes in one neighborhood. Enviro-Tec responded to 12 simultaneous residential jobs, restoring a 2,100 sq ft Flushing home that had 4 feet of standing water in the basement.
Mold Remediation After Hidden Roof Leak — Jersey City, NJ
A slow roof leak went undetected for 18 months in a Jersey City condo, allowing mold to colonize 400 sq ft of interior wall cavities silently. Enviro-Tec identified the full hidden extent using thermal imaging and completed remediation without demolishing the entire unit.
Hoarding & Biohazard Cleanup — Bronx Apartment
Adult Protective Services contacted Enviro-Tec after a senior resident's apartment in the Bronx was condemned due to severe hoarding and biohazard conditions including rodent infestation, human waste, and structural mold. Cleared and sanitized in 3 days.
Mold & Indoor Air Quality Testing — Asthmatic Child, Staten Island
A mother noticed her 7-year-old son's asthma attacks tripling in frequency at home. Enviro-Tec's full air quality panel identified elevated Aspergillus/Penicillium mold spores and high VOC levels from new flooring — pinpointing two invisible health threats.
Multi-Unit Building Mold & Water Damage — Landlord Liability Case, Newark NJ
A Newark property management company faced tenant complaints and a potential housing court lawsuit over mold in 6 of 18 apartment units. Enviro-Tec performed emergency assessment and remediation across all affected units in 6 days, producing court-admissible clearance documentation.
Restoration & Remediation Case Studies — NYC & New Jersey
Enviro-Tec has completed over 2,400 restoration and remediation projects across the New York metropolitan area, including all 5 NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey. Each case study on this page documents a real project — the client's problem, our certified solution, and the verified outcome.
Common problems we solve: Category 3 sewage backup flooding, toxic black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) in homes and offices, smoke and soot damage from residential fires, lead paint abatement in pre-1978 buildings, biohazard and hoarding cleanup, COVID-19 and pathogen decontamination, and indoor air quality investigations for families with respiratory health concerns.
What makes our case studies different: Every outcome is verified by third-party laboratory testing from AIHA-accredited labs. We don't self-certify — we provide independent clearance reports that are accepted by insurance companies, mortgage lenders, housing courts, and health departments. This documentation protects our clients legally and financially.
Insurance & legal documentation: Enviro-Tec works directly with all major NYC and NJ insurance carriers. Our scope-of-loss documentation, moisture logs, and photographic reports are formatted to support adjuster approval and, when needed, housing court proceedings. We have helped clients recover over $4.2 million in insurance claims.
All Enviro-Tec technicians hold IICRC certifications in water damage restoration (WRT), applied microbial remediation (AMRT), and fire and smoke restoration (FSRT). Our firm holds EPA Lead-Safe Certification and full OSHA compliance for biohazard operations. We serve Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, The Bronx, Newark, Jersey City, and surrounding areas.