The Borough of Rumson was created in 1907. Legend has it that the borough's name is derived from early European settlers who bought the land from the local Lenape Native Americans in exchange for some rum. As far back as 1663, long before the area was officially named Rumson, Native Americans called it "Navarumsunk". Over the years it has been shortened to "Rumson", though sources also talk of a Chief Alumson as a source of the name. Other names Rumson has been known by include Black Point, Port Washington, and Oceanic.
Rumson has a cute downtown area with several nice restaurants and shops. The high school, Rumson-Fair Haven High School, is located near the center of town and is a beautiful facility. SERVPRO has been fortunate to help many of these institutions with fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, storm cleanup, and Covid-19 cleaning.
The area is situated on a peninsula between the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and was once home to many summer estates belonging to wealthy NY bankers and industrialists. Rumson is now home to many current wealthy bankers who commute into the city daily. Notable Rumson residents have included Jon Bon Jovi, Brett Baier of Fox News, Heisman Trophy winner Pete Dawkins, builder Kevork Hovnanian, and Bruce Springsteen.
Our local team has significant equipment, manpower, and material to respond quickly to any size disaster. The project managers and technicians who perform this work have the highest certifications in the industry and take great pride in their work. Our reviews demonstrate this commitment to excellence and we take great pride in making losses, “Like it never even happened.”
