Sewage Removal and Clean-up

Sewage Damage

Sanitary sewer overflows can be caused by leaky sewer pipes, inadequate system capacity to handle newly-developed residential or commercial areas, blocked or broken pipes, or improperly designed and installed sewer systems.

Heavy rainfall from storms may result in flood waters that are contaminated with sewage.
Sewage Removal Warnings

1. Sewage poses a very significant threat to human health.
2. Failure to remove sewage will result in a contaminated environment.
3. Sewage backups and bathroom related water damage can not only be nasty, but it can smell up your house.

Sewage back flows are a severe health threat to indoor air quality and can severely affect residents. It can particularly affect small children, the elderly, and those with immune system or respiratory problems.

Water Extraction

Water can become very destructive indoors.  It can dissolve or weaken many materials and also supports the growth of bacteria on other materials.  

And since it flows, it has the capability of spreading bacteria and damaging a wide area of material.  If there is basement flooding with sewage this poses two problems. Both of which must be handled quickly.

Sewage Removal

The degree of health risk depends on the type of sewage and the extent of flood water contaminated by contact with sewage water.

If a limited amount of waste is present, for example a toilet overflow, and if absorbent materials (e.g. wood) have not been contaminated, you’re probably able to mop that up and disinfect the area yourself. 

However, if water has reached the sub flooring (through a gap in the tile, for example), or if it is a very large flood, you do need professional advice and mostly likely need professional assistance--FAST.

Sewage Damage

Then there are more extensive flood situations. For example, a kitchen flood that flows under a wall and reaches the carpet in the living room. Now you’re dealing with complex surfaces and materials that are hard to dry properly without proper equipment and professional expertise.

Improper or delayed handling can allow mildew, bacteria and odor to grow. It could also cause the carpet to shrink or the flooring to warp. Professional attention is definitely advised.

The worst case is a flood that results from a backup of the sewage system itself. In this case everyone should evacuate the premises immediately, AND immediate restoration should be begun by a qualified professional contractor.

Sewage Cleanup Advice

Get professional help and start remediation as quickly as possible. More time produces more bacteria and therefore greater damage.

Fast Clean Up

Without professional assistance the drying out process can take several weeks in an enclosed area such as a basement or crawl space, and growth of microorganisms will continue as long as the humidity remains high. If the damaged area is not cleaned and dried out properly, a musty odor, signifying the continued growth of microorganisms, can remain long after the sewage overflow.  

Quick reaction often saves valuable property from direct water damage as well as destruction from microbial growth, and helps prevent the spreading and growing of harmful bacteria.

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Fast, Professional Sewage Clean Up Specialists

Our Sewage Cleanup Specialists are highly trained and experienced. They understand your situation and will provide fast, courteous service and advice. You can read the testimonials.

ProTech Water Damage provides 24/7 service. Response time is 90 minutes or less in most cases.

The single most important piece of advice is: take action fast. Any water damage gets worse, one way or another, if not treated promptly. Sewage water damage gets worse in every way.

"The technician did a very detailed thorough clean up of both rooms that had sewage. He also took the time to tell me the chemical process used so I know everything was cleaned & bacteria free. Thank you." —M., Hinsdale Illinois

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