Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Restoration Company in New Paltz, NY
Water and mold damage in New Paltz moves fast, and so do we. Wendell Water Damage Restoration handles the full scope of damage work here: water extraction, structural drying, mold remediation, and the repairs that put your home back together. Homes in this part of Ulster County tend to be older, with stone foundations, crawl spaces, and heating systems that don’t always dry a house out on their own. That means a burst pipe in the village or a flooded basement off Route 32 needs a crew that knows what New Paltz basements actually look like. Call (940) 466-4354 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why New Paltz Homes Are Different
New Paltz sits in the Wallkill Valley with the Shawangunk Ridge rising to the west, and the soil here holds water. Homes in the village proper were largely built before 1950, many with fieldstone foundations and dirt-floor crawl spaces that wick moisture upward. Out toward Gardiner and along Mountain Rest Road, houses sit on sloping lots where runoff finds its way in during heavy storms. We see a lot of older split-levels and colonials with finished basements that were never properly insulated against condensation. Spring thaws and summer thunderstorms push water tables up, and a sump pump failure in this town can turn a finished rec room into a wet mess within hours. The housing stock rewards crews who understand stone, plaster, and old framing, not just drywall and laminate.
Our Main New Paltz Services
New Paltz homeowners call us most for these three jobs. Each one gets its own dedicated page that goes deeper into process, timeline, and cost.
Water Damage Restoration in New Paltz
When water is actively spreading, your first move is extraction and drying, and that’s what this service covers. We pull standing water with truck-mounted and portable extractors, then set psychrometric drying equipment, which means we track the air’s moisture level so we know when your home is truly dry, not just surface-dry. In New Paltz, older basements with limited ventilation dry slower, so we usually place extra air movers in corners and behind finished walls. Full details, including response times and what to expect hour by hour, are on our dedicated page: Water Damage Restoration in New Paltz.

Mold Remediation in New Paltz
Mold takes hold in humid New Paltz summers, especially in basements and attics with poor air movement. Our remediation follows IICRC protocol: contain the affected area, scrub the air, remove contaminated material, and apply antimicrobial treatment to stop regrowth. We then explain in plain terms what we found and what comes next. Homes along the Wallkill River flats deal with recurring humidity issues, so we always check the moisture source before we finish. Read the full scope and process on our Mold Remediation in New Paltz page.

Water Damage Repair in New Paltz
After drying comes rebuilding, and this is the service that makes your house look like nothing ever happened. We replace drywall, flooring, trim, and sometimes structural members that water compromised. In New Paltz, that often means matching older profiles and materials, which we plan for up front. Every repair includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, we make it right. See the full scope, from minor patchwork to full room reconstruction, at Water Damage Repair in New Paltz.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in New Paltz
We run Phoenix and XPOWER drying equipment on New Paltz jobs, plus B-Air air movers and Injectidry systems for hard-to-reach cavities. These are the same professional-grade units used on large commercial loss sites. We keep common parts stocked locally so most repairs start the same day. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Restoration Company in New Paltz, NY
| Service | Typical range in New Paltz |
|---|---|
| Water extraction and drying (single room) | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Water extraction and drying (full basement) | $3,500 – $7,000 |
| Sump pump failure cleanup | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| Sewage backup cleanup and sanitizing | $5,000 – $9,000 |
| Mold inspection and air quality assessment | $375 – $650 |
| Mold remediation (single bathroom) | $1,700 – $3,500 |
| Mold remediation (crawl space) | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Drywall replacement (water-damaged ceiling) | $950 – $2,200 |
| Hardwood floor repair and refinishing | $1,600 – $3,800 |
| Subfloor replacement | $2,000 – $4,300 |
Older New Paltz homes with plaster walls, stone foundations, or asbestos-era materials tend to land at the higher end of these ranges because of the extra care and containment involved. Whatever the number, you get a written price before any work starts, and the number on your invoice is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Paltz
We cover every corner of New Paltz and the surrounding hamlets, from the village center out to the more rural roads. Typical response time across the area is under 90 minutes for water emergencies.
- New Paltz village
- Gardiner
- Mountain Rest Road area
- Route 32 corridor
- Wallkill River flats
Service Area – Cities Near New Paltz
Wendell serves New Paltz plus the surrounding Ulster and Dutchess county communities. If you’re nearby, we cover Highland, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Wawarsing, NY, and Walden, NY. Dispatch is coordinated from our New York City office, but crews serving New Paltz are local and arrive fast.
Serving New Paltz, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Paltz area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Restoration Company in New Paltz
We target under 90 minutes for New Paltz addresses, from the village up to Gardiner and out Route 32. A live person answers every call at (940) 466-4354 and gives you a tracking link so you see exactly when the crew arrives.
Most drying and mitigation work needs no permit. Structural repairs, like replacing load-bearing framing or re-running electrical after a flood, may require town approval. We flag those items in writing before work begins, and we coordinate the paperwork.
Most homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst pipe or appliance failure. We document everything with photos before, during, and after, and we work directly with your adjuster. Call (940) 466-4354 for a free assessment and we’ll walk you through what your policy likely covers.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local damage restoration pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What New Paltz Customers Say
"Ceiling repaired, painted, and matched. The patch around the old water stain is invisible after painting."
- Clara T."Respectful crew, daily updates, and no surprises."
- Yasmin O."Dishwasher leak went under the floor. They found the wet area with a camera and dried it without tearing it all out."
- Aaron D.






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