If you have a sewage backup in your home, it’s important to know what to do after experiencing a sewage backup. Sewage backup cleanup can be a very messy and unpleasant job-but if you don’t take care of it, there could be serious health risks. This kind of job requires a level of knowledge from a professional cleaning company, the right tools and safety precautions. Whether residential or commercial property, the best thing to do is to call an expert though there are a few steps that can be taken.

What to Do After A Sewage Backup?

• Call a professional cleaning and restoration company immediately. Do not allow more than 24 hours to go by as bacteria and other contaminants can grow and quickly spread.
• Evacuate any people or animals that are in the affected area. This is to ensure no living thing is exposed to potential health hazards.
• Contact the local utility companies to shut off any gas, electricity, or water. This provides a safe working environment for when the cleaning and restoration company arrives. If the sewage backup is from a source outside of the property consider calling local public works department to report damage.
• Take note of the sewage backup and document the area if it is safe to do so. DO NOT attempt to clean it up. Some insurance policies may cover this type of damage so it is important to also provide the property’s insurance company if applicable.

Call a Professional Cleaning And Restoration Company

Companies like Pro Master Cleaning Restoration are able to provide swift and appropriate sewage backup clean-up for residential and commercial properties. Our team has the expertise and tools to safely remove sewage and provide disinfecting.

Regardless of the source, sewage clean-up is no easy task and should not be done without guidance from a professional company who will:

• Determine the source, category, and process for all damages. Different removal and cleaning methods will be based on the category of water and source; whether the sewage came from a clogged drain, toilet overflow or septic tank. Additional safety precautions or extensive cleaning may need to occur.
• Remove contaminated contents including furniture, carpet, flooring, drywall that have been exposed to potential bacteria and viruses and do not have the ability to be sanitized.
• Clean and disinfect the entire affected are ensuring that all contaminants have been removed preventing any adverse health effects for those in and around the property.
• Restore salvageable items to their pre-loss condition and repair any structural damage if applicable.

Again, when dealing with sewage overflow, call on a professional. The quick and efficient intervention of Pro Master Cleaning Restoration will ensure the entire sewage backup cleanup process is completed in its entirety. Our team can provide sewage removal, content restoration, sanitizing, disinfecting and more.