Sewage Cleanup Near You

Most sewage cleanup jobs cost $2,000 to $10,000. A small spill on a hard floor costs less, a flooded finished basement costs more, and repairing the sewer line is billed separately. These are typical national ranges. Your price depends on the size of the area, how contaminated the water is and how much material has to be removed, including any drywall repairs.

Yes. Sewage is Category 3 water, the most contaminated kind, and can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. Avoid touching it, keep children and pets away, and leave cleanup to a pro with protective gear. See a doctor if anyone feels unwell after contact.

Stop using water in the home so you do not add to the backup, keep everyone out of the affected area, and open windows if it is safe. Stay away from electrical equipment near the water. Then call a pro. Our guide to a flooded basement covers the first steps.

Not safely in most cases. Sewage needs protective gear, removal of soaked porous materials, and disinfection before drying. A small toilet overflow on a hard floor is the main exception. Anything that reached carpet, drywall or a basement needs a pro.

Usually not under a standard policy. Most exclude sewer or drain backup unless you added water backup cover, often called a sewer backup endorsement. Damage from a sudden plumbing failure inside the home may be covered. Check your policy before work starts.

Most porous materials the sewage touched: carpet and pad, drywall, insulation, mattresses and upholstered furniture. Hard, non-porous items such as tile, metal and sealed wood can usually be cleaned and disinfected. The pro will tell you what can be saved.

Most jobs take 2 to 5 days: about a day to remove the sewage and contaminated materials, then several days of drying. Repairs to drywall and flooring add time after that.

Often, yes. Call us 24/7 and we'll connect you with a local pro, who can usually inspect the damage the same day or next day. Availability depends on the time of day and local demand.

Keep grease, wipes and other non-flushable items out of drains, have tree roots near the sewer line checked, and consider a backwater valve, which stops sewage flowing back into the home. If backups keep happening, a plumber can inspect the line.