Sewage
Cleanup

If you’ve ever found yourself in need of sewage cleanup services, you know this is one of those jobs that can’t exactly wait. Here at Restorerz Emergency Services, we handle this unpleasant task for businesses and homeowners in our service areas, offering prompt, reliable cleanup and restoration you can truly count on. 

Read on to learn common causes of sewage backups, what to expect from the cleanup and restoration process, and why the Restorerz team should be the first call you make if you notice an issue.

What Causes a Sewage Backup?

Sewage backups can occur for several different reasons, though some are more common than others. You might need sewage backup cleaning services due to reasons like:

• Root incursion: Water-hungry tree roots can break into underground sewage lines, blocking flow and sending hazardous sewage back into your home.
• Severe drain clogs: Heavy clogs of fat, oil, grease, food buildup, or foreign objects can prevent sewage from draining properly. This can then lead to a backup in your home.
• Heavy rain: Occasionally, torrential rains can overwhelm municipal sewage systems, sending that waste back up into your drains in the process, in addition to potential flood damage.
• Damaged pipes: If your pipes crack, sag, or collapse, which is common with aging cast iron or clay sewage lines, it might send excess sewage back up towards the home, or saturate your yard.

These are the most common reasons to experience a sewage backup. There are many hazards of this issue, other than the obvious problems of the smell and exposure to harmful bacteria. Sewage backups can cause severe water damage to your home if left unchecked. This can then promote hazardous mold growth, which may be harmful to your respiratory health, requiring immediate mold remediation.

Our Sewage Cleanup and Restoration Process

What can you expect when you work with Restorerz Emergency Services for sewage cleanup and restoration? Our team provides comprehensive sewage removal and restoration of the property. Here’s how it works:

• Step one: We inspect the property, assess the damage, and take any immediate steps we can to stop further sewage from entering the area.
• Step two: Using industrial pumps and vacuums, sewage and wastewater is meticulously extracted from the property.
• Step three: We remove and safely dispose of all contaminated flooring, drywall, insulation, carpet pads, and anything else that can’t be restored.
• Step four: All remaining surfaces are deep-cleaned using antimicrobial treatments and sterilizing products.
• Step five: We run high-powered air movers and dehumidifiers to completely remove all remaining moisture from the area.
• Step six: If needed, we’ll use deodorizers and other methods to eliminate any remaining odor from your home or business.
• Step seven: With the wastewater and sewage removed, we repair and restore your home, working to return it to its original condition.

Every step of our sewage restoration process strictly adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), which ensures your safety and our compliance with the highest possible standards.

Commercial Sewage Cleanup Services

A sewage backup is potentially even more devastating in a commercial business. The disruption to your business and the potential liability mean this is a serious emergency, and one that requires a skilled and experienced team to resolve. We offer rapid sewage backup cleanup and restoration to commercial properties of all kinds, including retail stores, offices, food service businesses, facilities, and more. Contact our team immediately if you’re dealing with a sewage backup of any kind in your commercial space.

Why Choose Restorerz for Sewage Cleanup and Restoration

Why do home and business owners choose our team when they’re facing the unpleasant reality of a sewage backup? There are a number of reasons. Restorerz Emergency Services employs a large team of highly trained and exceptionally skilled restoration pros, all of whom are fully licensed and certified. We’re available 24/7, which means you can get immediate assistance no matter what time you discover the problem.

Our team holds decades of combined experience in sewage restoration and other cleanup jobs, and is equipped with the very best tools and equipment to ensure a swift resolution to even the most serious emergency. With teams on standby in multiple locations (including California, Nevada, and Ohio), we’re never too far to come and get your situation back under control.

Rapid Sewage Backup Support

A sewage backup has the potential to harm your health, irreversibly damage your property, and generally upend your life until the situation is resolved. At Restorerz Emergency Services, we work quickly and carefully to ensure a complete restoration of your space. If you’re in the midst of a sewage emergency, don’t wait. Contact our team today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do immediately after a sewage backup?

If you have a sewage backup, cease using all water (toilets, sinks, showers, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.), evacuate the zone (especially ensuring children and pets are safely away from the area), and if possible, shut off the circuit breaker for the flooded area. Once you’re safely evacuated, call for immediate help from a team like Restorerz Emergency Services.

Can I clean up a sewage backup myself?

It’s possible to clean up a very small sewage backup on a hard surface yourself, but because of the many risks of coming into contact with raw sewage, we still advise against it. For larger sewage backups or flooding on porous or absorbent surfaces, you should always leave the cleanup to professionals.

How long does sewage cleanup and restoration take?

Sewage cleanup and restoration can take anywhere from three to six weeks, though the initial emergency extraction is generally completed within 48 hours of our team arriving at the scene. The timeline depends on the severity and size of the backup, and we’ll always provide you with our best possible estimate at the beginning of the process.