Why Sewage Backup Should Be Cleaned by Professionals
A sewage backup is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Whether the backup is caused by flooding or broken pipes, raw sewage is the last thing you want inside your home. This is one task that is best left to the professionals.
Safety First
Raw sewage carries a variety of germs and bacteria that can make you sick. If you, or someone in your family, is pregnant, elderly, or has a compromised immune system, you should not risk exposing yourself to these germs.
Flooded house – Sewage Backup
When a professional sewage cleanup crew remediates a flooding situation or sewage backup, they follow specific safety protocols and use protective gear designed to prevent the spread of disease.
Quicker is Better
The longer water and sewage sits, the worse the problem gets. Significant water damage can occur in as little as 12-24 hours. Most people do not have the flexibility to drop everything at a moments’ notice to dry out and disinfect their homes after a sewage backup.
A professional cleanup crew can be at your home within a few hours to minimize water damage and begin sewage cleanup.
Related Problems
Recovering from a sewage backup isn’t just about cleaning the dirt and waste out of your home. There are often related problems to be dealt with, including water damage, mold biohazard, and broken plumbing or septic system.
An experienced sewage cleanup company will also advise you on which of your possessions can be safely cleaned or restored, and which should be replaced.
Sewage Cleanup Costs
Sewage cleanup isn’t inexpensive. You can expect to pay anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on where you live and the extent of the cleanup. Check with your homeowner’s insurance agent to find out whether sewage cleanup is covered by your policy.
About Luke Armstrong
Expert in emergency fire and water restoration services, fire cleanup and water damage cleanup, mold removal, as well as carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Contributor to several restoration and cleaning blogs.
Yikes! That image alone is enough to scare me. I am not sure that I would want to tackle a problem like this without a professional.
I know what you mean, two years ago we had a serious problem and we had so much work to do. We spent a lot of money, time and energy, but in the end it worked up fine.
Hugs,
Rally
Unfortunately, I’ve already learned it can happen in any home and the clean up process can be as miserable as the original flood. Thank you for the reminder that it really is a professional job. Unfortunately me professionals left fans going in our home for two weeks afterward.
For one, YUCK! I doubt most people have the right equipment to handle a mess like that or the skills to keep from getting sick.
Thanks for all of the valuable information you blog about for us home owners, it is very much appreciated.
Wonderful information – thank you for sharing!