When homeowners encounter a sewage backup in their homes the situation should always considered an emergency that must have professional remediation. A company that does water damage restoration will always need to be one of the first phone calls you make when you have a sewage mess in your home because the waste is hazardous and can pose major health risks. Luckily, these cleanup companies can get your home safe for moving back in quickly.
Who is Responsible for Sewage Cleanup?
Depending on the cause of the sewer backup in your home, the city may be partially or fully responsible for fixing the sewage damage. However, the in-home water damage restoration usually lands on the homeowners. Sometimes your insurance company will cover these costs so make them your first call.
Steps to Sewage Cleanup
Water damage restoration companies will all complete similar steps to completing your sewage cleanup, but the process will also depend on the extent of damage.
- Removal of Black Water- The sewage cleanup companies will start with removing the black water (sewage) from the home. Water damage restoration professionals have commercial suction machines that can drain the waste from the home in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Drying Out- After all water is gone from the property the walls and floors will need to be completely dried out. Commercial fans and dehumidifiers will speed up the process along with open windows.
- Deep Cleaning and Sanitizing- After the room is dried, deep cleaning and sanitizing will need to happen including carpet cleaning, walls disinfection, and cleaning of furniture and personal belongings. Mold and mildew remediation as well as deodorizing will also happen during this step.
After the sewage cleanup is completed the homeowners can move freely about their homes or move back in. However, they should continue to watch for signs of mold or mildew and contact the water damage restoration company again immediately if they notice anything.
If you need water damage restoration, you can call us at (412) 528-6077, visit us online at ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh or visit us on Facebook.