About Sewer Backup Cleanup Team

A sewer backup is two jobs at once. A plumber clears the blocked pipe, and a water damage crew deals with the sewage already on the floor and inside the walls. Call Sewer Backup Cleanup Team 24/7 to get the second job moving.

Sewage is Category 3 water under IICRC S500, the industry drying standard. That means the technician wears protective gear, seals off the work area and keeps the sewage from tracking into clean rooms. Nothing about it is a quick mop job.

The crew pumps out the water first. Then the technician maps the moisture, marks how far the sewage traveled and cuts out porous materials that cannot be made safe, such as carpet, pad, insulation and low drywall.

Hard surfaces and framing get scrubbed and sanitized with an EPA-registered disinfectant. LGR dehumidifiers and air movers then dry the structure, and daily moisture readings show when it is done. Rebuild work like drywall, paint and flooring is quoted after drying.

The job file holds dated photos, a list of what was removed and the daily readings, so the insurer has facts to work from. Coverage depends on the policy, so check with your own insurer. Sewage in the house right now? Call (888) 774-9605.