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Sewage backup cleanup

Sewage is Category 3 (contaminated) water. Cleanup means removing the water and every porous material it touched, then cleaning, disinfecting and drying the area. Keep people and pets away, don't use the plumbing, and let a trained crew handle it.

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Containment and protective equipment set up for sewage cleanup

A sewer backup comes up through the lowest drains in the house: floor drains, showers, tubs and toilets. In Arizona's slab homes that often means a bathroom, laundry or casita. Rural homes on septic systems see backups when a tank is full or a leach field fails, often after heavy monsoon rain saturates the ground.

Sewage carries bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Carpet, pad, drywall and insulation it touched are removed and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, and the area is dried and checked before rebuild.

Sewage cleanup at a glance

Water category
Category 3 — contaminated
Usually removed
Carpet, pad, lower drywall, insulation and porous contents
Safety
No bare skin contact; keep children and pets away
Septic homes
Backups after heavy rain or a full tank
Two trades
Plumber clears the line; restoration cleans and dries

Signs you need help

  • Toilet or shower drain backing up when other fixtures run
  • Gurgling drains and a sewage smell
  • Dark water around a floor drain or toilet base
  • Water coming up in the tub when the washer drains
  • Wet, smelly ground over a septic tank or leach field

Water still spreading? Every hour counts — call now.Phones answered 24/7. Free call, connected to a local restoration company.

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What the restoration company does

  1. 1

    Contain

    The area is isolated and ventilation controlled so contamination doesn't spread.

  2. 2

    Remove

    Water and solids are extracted; porous materials are cut out, bagged and disposed of.

  3. 3

    Clean and disinfect

    Hard surfaces and framing are cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial.

  4. 4

    Dry and verify

    The area is dried and checked with moisture readings before rebuild.

What affects the cost

Every loss is different, so there's no honest flat price. These are the factors that move the estimate:

  • Area affected
  • Materials removed
  • Contents disposal
  • Protective equipment and containment
  • Plumbing or septic repair (separate)

How restoration estimates are built

Safe to do yourself

  • Stop using sinks, toilets, showers and the washer
  • Keep people and pets out of the area
  • Turn off power to affected rooms if you can do it safely
  • Photograph damage from a distance

Stop and call if

  • Any sewage has spread onto carpet, drywall or into HVAC returns
  • Someone in the home is pregnant, elderly, very young or immune-compromised
  • You don't have gloves, boots and eye protection

Not sure what you're dealing with? Call — it's free.Phones answered 24/7. Free call, connected to a local restoration company.

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Sewage cleanup questions

Can I clean up a small toilet overflow myself?

A small overflow of clean bowl water onto tile can be cleaned with care and disinfectant. Once waste is involved, or water reaches carpet, baseboards or drywall, it's a contaminated cleanup best handled by professionals.

Is sewage backup covered by homeowners insurance?

Often only if you have a sewer and drain backup endorsement. Many standard policies exclude it. Check your policy and add the endorsement if you don't have it.

Why does carpet have to be thrown out?

Carpet and pad absorb contaminated water and can't be reliably disinfected. Industry guidance calls for removing porous materials touched by sewage.

What causes sewer backups?

Tree roots, grease, wipes and other items in the line, a sagging or broken sewer pipe, a city main backing up, or a full septic tank. A plumber can camera the line to find the cause.

Is it safe to stay in the house?

Keep out of the affected area. If the backup is widespread, the smell is strong, or vulnerable people live there, consider staying elsewhere until cleanup is done.

How long does sewage cleanup take?

Removal and disinfection often take a day or two, then drying takes several more days, depending on how much was affected.

Where this service is available

Across our 417 Arizona ZIP codes. Popular areas:

TempeQueen CreekCave CreekSun CityLitchfield ParkWickenburgApache JunctionCoolidgeEloyChino ValleyCamp VerdeSaffordAll service areas →

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Water where it shouldn't be?

Shut off the water, then call. Phones answered 24/7. Local restoration pros are ready to help.

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