Sewage in your home or business creates an immediate health hazard that demands professional response—not tomorrow, not next week, now. Austin Fire & Flood’s sewage cleanup services address sewer backups, septic failures, and contaminated water incidents with the urgency and expertise these situations require. As an IICRC-certified sewage cleaning company, we handle category 3 water losses—the most severe contamination classification—following protocols that protect your health and restore your property safely.
When municipal sewer lines back up into your property, contaminated water brings bacteria, viruses, and parasites into living spaces. Our sewer backup cleanup removes contaminated materials, sanitizes affected areas, and restores safe conditions.
Septic backups create similar contamination requiring professional sewer water clean up. Whether from tank failures, drain field problems, or system overloads, we respond quickly to contain and remediate septic contamination.
Significant toilet overflows and drain backups can spread contaminated water beyond bathroom boundaries. Our sewage cleanup service addresses both visible contamination and hidden moisture in surrounding materials.
Beyond water removal, sewage incidents often damage flooring, baseboards, drywall, and contents. Complete sewer damage cleanup includes removal of contaminated materials, structural drying, and necessary reconstruction through our rebuilds and remodels division.
Sewage contamination qualifies as category 3 water loss—a classification many property owners don’t understand. The IICRC S500 Standard defines category 3 as grossly contaminated water containing pathogenic agents that can cause serious illness or death. This isn’t an exaggeration; raw sewage harbors E. coli, salmonella, hepatitis, and dozens of other dangerous organisms.
Every hour contaminated water remains in your property, bacteria multiply and penetration into building materials deepens. Porous materials—carpet, padding, drywall, insulation—absorb contaminated water and become reservoirs for ongoing exposure. Materials soaked with sewage often cannot be salvaged and require removal.
The smell alone makes spaces uninhabitable, but health risks extend far beyond odor. Airborne bacteria and dried contamination residue continue posing exposure risks even after standing water disappears. Professional sewage cleaning services don’t just remove visible contamination—they eliminate hidden hazards throughout affected areas.
Time also affects restoration costs. Prompt sewer backup cleaning services can sometimes salvage hard surface flooring and limit reconstruction needs. Delayed response typically means more extensive demolition and higher restoration bills.
Call our 24/7 line and reach a restoration specialist immediately. We dispatch crews for sewage emergencies with highest priority.
Our sewage cleanup company arrives equipped for contaminated water extraction, personal protective equipment, and initial containment.
We determine contamination extent, identify affected materials, and document conditions for insurance purposes.
Standing sewage is extracted. Contaminated materials that cannot be salvaged—typically carpet, padding, and lower portions of drywall—are removed and disposed of properly.
Commercial dehumidifiers and air movers dry remaining structures thoroughly, preventing secondary damage and mold growth.
Professional antimicrobial treatments sanitize all affected surfaces, eliminating bacteria and preventing regrowth.
Our in-house reconstruction team replaces removed materials, returning your property to pre-loss condition.
Homeowners seek our disinfectant cleaning services when standard cleaning isn’t enough. After family illness, before hosting immunocompromised visitors, or following contamination events, professional disinfection provides peace of mind that DIY approaches cannot match.
Commercial clients face different considerations. Employee health affects productivity. Customer confidence requires visible commitment to cleanliness. Liability concerns make documented professional sanitizing and disinfecting services prudent business practice.
Healthcare facilities, schools, childcare centers, and food service operations face regulatory requirements and heightened expectations. Our commercial disinfecting services meet industry standards for these specialized environments. Explore our full range of restoration and remediation services to see how disinfection fits within comprehensive property care.
Homeowners facing sewer backups experience some of the most stressful property damage situations. The combination of health concerns, property damage, displacement, and cleanup uncertainty creates overwhelming pressure. Our residential sewage cleanup services handle everything—from emergency extraction through final reconstruction—so you can focus on family needs rather than logistics. Visit our water damage restoration page for related services.
Commercial properties face additional complications. Business interruption during sewage cleanup affects revenue and operations. Employee safety requires verified decontamination before return. Our commercial sewer backup cleaning services work efficiently to minimize closure duration while meeting all safety standards.
