Local Manhattan service providing moisture control, leak-related cleanup, and interior restoration support for residential and small commercial properties.
Starcel Waterproofing & Restoration Corp. is a small, locally-run waterproofing and restoration company on the Upper West Side. We focus on practical work — finding moisture problems, cleaning up after leaks, drying out affected areas, and getting interiors back to a usable condition. Most of our jobs are in apartments, condos, townhomes, and small commercial spaces across Manhattan.
Straightforward waterproofing and restoration work — no upselling, no inflated scopes.
Interior waterproofing support for walls, floors, and below-grade areas where moisture keeps coming back. We assess where water is entering and apply appropriate barriers, sealants, or drainage solutions.
Cleanup after pipe leaks, overflows, appliance failures, and similar incidents. We remove standing water, document affected materials, and prepare the area for drying and repair.
Identifying recurring damp spots, condensation issues, and humidity sources — then recommending controls that fit the building, not a generic checklist.
Controlled drying of wet walls, ceilings, subfloors, and framing using air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture monitoring so materials are properly dried before any repair work begins.
Help dealing with the aftermath of leaks from above, behind walls, or from neighboring units — from initial assessment through cleanup and prep for restoration.
Patching, sealing, and finish work needed to put a space back together after water-related damage. Honest scopes — we tell you when other trades should be involved.
We are a small operation, which means the person looking at your unit is the person doing the work. We try to be realistic about what a job needs, what it doesn't, and what a fair timeline looks like for an occupied apartment or small commercial space.
Based on the Upper West Side. We know the building stock and the access constraints that come with it.
We focus on what actually solves the moisture or water issue, not the largest possible scope.
Comfortable working in apartments, condos, townhomes, mixed-use buildings, and small commercial spaces.
You will hear what we found, what we recommend, and what it will cost before we start.
Most of our work is in occupied buildings, where access, neighbors, and timing matter as much as the repair itself.
We primarily serve the Upper West Side and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods.
Short notes from real types of jobs we handle. Details simplified to protect client privacy.
Cleanup and drying after a slow leak from the unit above. Affected ceiling section was dried and prepared for patching by a finish contractor.
Recurring damp spot traced to an exterior wall junction. Affected area opened, dried, and treated, then prepped for repaint.
Three days of monitored structural drying after a supply line failure under a sink. Daily moisture readings until materials reached normal levels.
If it is safe, stop the source — shut a valve or move the item causing the leak — and contain the water with towels or a small container. Then take photos of the affected area before anything is moved. From there you can call us or your building management to coordinate the cleanup.
Most residential drying jobs run two to four days, depending on what got wet and how saturated it is. We use moisture meters daily, and the equipment stays in place until the readings come down to normal levels for the materials involved.
Yes — most of our jobs are in occupied units. We try to keep equipment placement, noise, and access manageable, and we coordinate with building staff when needed.
Tell us what is going on. We will give you a clear next step — even if it is not a job for us.