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2 River Group
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What this listing says
Jersey Shore homeowners in Monmouth and Ocean Counties who need mold remediation, water damage cleanup, and reconstruction handled by one veteran-owned crew.
Best for
- Homeowners in Monmouth and Ocean Counties dealing with mold after water damage or flooding in basements and crawl spaces.
- Real estate buyers or sellers on the Jersey Shore who need mold testing and remediation on a tight closing timeline.
- Property owners who want one company to handle testing, remediation, reconstruction, and insurance paperwork instead of coordinating multiple contractors.
- Homeowners with crawl space moisture problems who need encapsulation, vapor barriers, or drainage solutions.
- Commercial property managers needing emergency water extraction and mold cleanup with insurance claim documentation.
About this company
2 River Group is a veteran-owned restoration company based in Little Silver, NJ, serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties since 2008. They handle mold work from start to finish: free inspections, air and swab testing sent to third-party labs, remediation using containment and HEPA filtration, and full putback including drywall, flooring, and painting. They also take on water damage, waterproofing, fire and smoke cleanup, and general construction.
The standout here is the single-contractor model. They do inspections, testing, remediation, reconstruction, and insurance claim coordination under one roof. They use Xactimate for insurance-ready estimates and work directly with adjusters. They also offer crawl space encapsulation, vapor barriers, whole-home dehumidifiers, French drains, sump pump installation, and exterior water management.
2 River Group holds NJ contractor license #13VH07977900 and claims IAQ certification through the IIAQC. The website says the veteran owner personally collects mold test samples on-site. They offer financing and free inspections.
4.8 stars across 82 Google reviews is a strong track record, especially for a restoration company where dissatisfied customers are quick to leave negative feedback. Most reviews mention fast response times and the team showing up when promised.
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Service area
2 River Group is headquartered in Little Silver, NJ. They primarily serve Monmouth County and Ocean County, including coastal towns and inland neighborhoods across the Jersey Shore. The website references broader New Jersey service in some places, but their core operations and review base are concentrated in the Monmouth-Ocean corridor.
Review consensus
Scott Beattie and Erin are the most frequently named staff across reviews, praised for fast response, clear communication, and follow-through. Luke draws praise for walking customers through the remediation process step by step. Multiple reviewers highlight same-day or next-day response to emergencies. Repeat customers and real estate agents make up a visible portion of the positive reviews, with several mentioning they have used 2 River Group multiple times. Crawl space work, basement waterproofing, and mold remediation in attics are the most common jobs mentioned.
2 found across 82 total reviews at 4.8★. Eric Horowitz says 2 River Group did not correctly diagnose a basement water problem and stopped responding to follow-up. The owner's response clarifies that original work was done in 2021-2022, additional work was recommended in 2023 but declined, and the email went unanswered over a holiday weekend during emergency calls. Stansphotos1, a Local Guide, describes a mold evaluation during a home sale where the salesperson provided a $5,000 estimate for remediation without performing any testing or sampling. This reviewer hired a separate company that found no mold was present. No owner response was posted to that review.
The two negative reviews describe different problems (misdiagnosed water intrusion vs. untested remediation estimate), so there is no repeated pattern. The Stansphotos1 complaint about an estimate without testing is the more concerning one for mold buyers, since it suggests the inspection-to-estimate pipeline may skip actual testing in some cases. The owner responded to only one of three recent negatives, but that response was specific and factual rather than a template deflection.
Scott Beattie (management/inspections — positive, named in 8+ reviews). Erin (customer coordination — positive, named in 4+ reviews). Luke (remediation crew lead — positive, named in 3 reviews). Tom (management — positive, named in 3 reviews). Garet (crew lead — positive, named in 1 review). Colin (sales/estimating — positive, named in 1 review).
2 River Group has a strong review record for mold remediation and water damage work on the Jersey Shore, with Scott and Erin as consistent points of contact. Ask for testing results before agreeing to any remediation scope, and request that a third-party lab report be provided before work begins. If you are dealing with a complex or older property, get their recommended scope in writing and confirm what follow-up is included if the initial work does not resolve the issue.
Keep in mind
- 2 River Group does both mold testing and mold remediation. That means the same company diagnosing your mold problem also profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent test before committing to their remediation scope.
- One reviewer reported receiving a nearly $5,000 remediation estimate during a home sale without any testing or sampling performed first. Ask upfront whether testing will happen before any remediation is quoted.
- Their owner response rate on negative reviews is low (1 of 3 recent negatives got a reply), though the one response they did give was detailed and specific.
- The website claims service across all of New Jersey in some places but specifies Monmouth and Ocean Counties elsewhere. Confirm response times if you are outside those two counties.