Rockaway Peninsula neighborhoods · Queens
Water Damage Restoration in Far Rockaway, NY
Far Rockaway sits at the eastern end of the Rockaway Peninsula, the long barrier strip between the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, on the border with Nassau County’s Five Towns. This page covers the whole peninsula: Far Rockaway, Arverne, Rockaway Park and Breezy Point.
- Answered 24 hours, 7 days
- Free to call, no obligation
Lines open 24 hours, 7 days
Water damage in Far Rockaway? Here is what happens next.
- 1Call and share your Far Rockaway address or ZIP code.
- 2You are connected with a restoration company that serves your area.
- 3They confirm arrival and talk you through stopping the water.
- 4On site, they inspect, measure moisture and give their own estimate.
The Rockaways are reached by the A train, the NYC Ferry and the bridges from Brooklyn and Queens. Housing ranges from bungalows and older single-family homes to large apartment complexes, the newer Arverne by the Sea development, and the private Breezy Point Cooperative at the western tip.
Water damage risks in Far Rockaway
Superstorm Sandy
Sandy flooded nearly the entire peninsula in October 2012. The ocean surge met Jamaica Bay in the middle, the boardwalk was destroyed, and a fire in Breezy Point burned more than 100 homes. The concrete boardwalk has since been rebuilt, and many homes were raised.
Bay-side and tidal flooding
On the Jamaica Bay side, streets flood during very high tides and nor’easters even without a major storm. Water entering from outside is flood damage, covered only by flood insurance.
Wind, salt and exposed pipes
Ocean wind drives rain through windows and siding, salt air corrodes mechanicals, and pipes in raised homes and bungalows are exposed to freezing in winter.
Water damage in Far Rockaway right now? Do this first
Shut off the water
In a house, the main valve is usually in the basement or cellar where the service line comes through the front wall, next to the meter. In an apartment building, call the super, who can shut off the riser. If a valve fails, call 311 and ask for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to shut the curb valve.
Stay safe around electricity
Do not walk through water near outlets, appliances or the panel. Turn off power at the breaker only from a dry spot.
If drains are backing up
Queens is on city sewers. If water is backing up from the street or neighbors are affected, report it to 311 so DEP can check the main. If only your building is affected, call a licensed plumber: in New York City, the house sewer line out to the main is the property owner’s responsibility.
Document, then call
Photograph everything before cleanup, then call (800) 000-0000 to reach a restoration company that serves Far Rockaway.
Water damage services in Far Rockaway
Restoration teams serving Far Rockaway handle the full range of residential and commercial water damage:
- Water extraction & drying: Standing water pumped out, wet materials measured and the structure dried to a verified, documented standard.
- Burst & frozen pipes: Frozen or failed pipes, supply lines and water heaters: shut-off help, extraction, drying and repair.
- Basement flooding: Flooded basements from storms, groundwater, failed sump pumps and backups: pump-out, cleanup and drying.
- Sewage backup cleanup: Sewer, toilet and cesspool backups cleaned, disinfected and dried with contaminated materials removed safely.
- Flood & storm damage: Coastal flooding, flash floods, nor’easters and hurricanes: water removal, mucking out, drying and claim documentation.
- Ceiling & apartment leaks: Leaks from the unit above, roof leaks and stained or sagging ceilings in houses, apartments, condos and co-ops.
- Commercial water damage: Offices, retail, restaurants and multifamily buildings: fast response to limit downtime and protect tenants.
Areas served in and around Far Rockaway
Calls are accepted from every part of Far Rockaway, including Arverne, Rockaway Park, Breezy Point, Arverne, Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, Breezy Point, Bayswater, Edgemere, Belle Harbor and Neponsit.
ZIP codes: 11691, 11693, 11692, 11694, 11697.
Also nearby: Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill, Saint Albans and Cambria Heights. See the full list on our Queens page.
Choosing a restoration company in Far Rockaway
- Ask for the company’s New York City home improvement contractor license (Department of Consumer and Worker Protection).
- Ask for a written work authorization before emergency work and a written estimate before repairs.
- Ask for daily moisture readings. They show the structure is dry and support your insurance claim.
- For mold larger than 10 square feet, New York requires a licensed mold assessor and a separate licensed remediation company.
- For insurance questions, see our New York claim guide.
Common questions
Water damage in Far Rockaway: common questions
Do I need flood insurance in the Rockaways?
Much of the peninsula is in FEMA high-risk flood zones, including coastal high-hazard V zones along the ocean. Lenders require flood insurance there. Even outside those zones, it is the only coverage for water entering from outside. NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start.
Are Arverne, Rockaway Park and Breezy Point covered?
Yes. Calls are accepted from all of the Rockaway Peninsula, including Far Rockaway (11691, 11693), Arverne (11692), Rockaway Park (11694) and Breezy Point (11697), plus nearby Broad Channel, Howard Beach and Inwood.
What does water damage restoration cost in Far Rockaway?
It depends on how much is wet, the type of water and what has to be removed. As a rough guide for the New York area, a small clean-water leak often runs $1,000 to $3,500, and a finished basement $4,000 to $12,000, before repairs. The restoration company gives you its own estimate after inspecting. See our cost guide.
Do you cover all of Far Rockaway?
Yes. Calls are accepted from all of Far Rockaway and Arverne, Rockaway Park and Breezy Point, ZIP codes 11691, 11693, 11692, 11694 and 11697. Call (800) 000-0000 and the restoration company that answers will confirm when it can reach your address.
Nearby
Water damage help near Far Rockaway
Water damage in Far Rockaway? Call now.
(800) 000-0000 · answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.