Sewage Cleanup Services in Northern Virginia

What Is Sewage Damage?

Sewage damage occurs when wastewater from a backed-up drain, a failed sewer line, an overflowing toilet or a flood enters your property. This water carries bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, so it is classed as contaminated and handled very differently from a clean-water leak. Porous materials such as carpet, padding and drywall that touch it often cannot be saved, and lingering gases and odors add to the risk.

What Should I Do After a Sewage Backup?

• Keep people and pets out of the affected area.
• Do not use sinks, toilets or the washing machine, which can push more wastewater in.
• If it is safe to do so, shut off the water supply to the affected fixture.
• Do not wade through the water, mop it up or try to ventilate it away, since this spreads contamination.
• Take photos for your insurance claim from a safe distance.
• Call us right away.

What We Do

We inspect to find the source and the extent of the contamination, remove the wastewater with sealed extraction equipment, and take out materials that cannot be safely cleaned. We then clean and disinfect all remaining surfaces, dry the structure completely, treat odors, and rebuild whatever was removed.

Our Sewage Cleanup Process, Step by Step

1. 1

   Safety assessment

   We identify the source of the sewage, check for hazards and decide what protective measures the job needs.

2. 2

   Containment

   We seal off the affected area so contamination does not travel to clean parts of the building.

3. 3

   Water and waste removal

   Pumps and extraction equipment remove the contaminated water and solids.

4. 4

   Removal of unsalvageable materials

   Saturated carpet, padding, drywall and insulation that cannot be made safe are removed and disposed of properly.

5. 5

   Cleaning and disinfecting

   Remaining surfaces are scrubbed and treated with disinfectants that kill pathogens.

6. 6

   Drying and deodorizing

   Dehumidifiers and air movers dry the structure, and odor treatment removes lingering smells.

7. 7

   Restoration

   We rebuild what was removed, from flooring and drywall to full rooms.

Why Choose Sam Construction Group USA for Sewage Cleanup?

• Fast emergency response, because contaminated water gets worse by the hour.
• Safe, thorough methods that protect your family, your employees and our own crews.
• One team from cleanup to rebuild, so you don't coordinate separate contractors.
• Insurance claim assistance with documentation and insurer communication.