Sewage Cleanup Services in San Diego, CA

Sewage Cleanup Services in San Diego

Dealing with sewage backups or flooding in your home can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Bill Howe, our experienced flood restoration team responds quickly to minimize damage and restore your home. The first step in our process is identifying the type of water causing the damage so we can create a tailored cleanup and restoration plan that gets your home back to normal as soon as possible.

Sewage Cleanup Services

At Bill Howe, we understand that dealing with wastewater spills or sewage backups is a nightmare. To make matters worse, sewage backups can strike when you least expect them. But when they do occur, they need to be handled ASAP. Sewage water contains dangerous bacteria and other substances that pose a health risk. Bill Howe is there for you with a 24-hour emergency sewage cleanup service.

Understanding Sewage Cleanup

Blocked drain pipes, backflow, damaged septic tanks, or flooding can cause an overflow of wastewater. It’s not just messy; it’s also unhealthy. Sewage cleanup service is a job for trained and certified professionals from Bill Howe. Our team of experts uses premium-grade equipment and tools to safely clean sewage and other contaminants from your property. Before we start, our trained experts will inspect your property to determine which methods to use for a successful sewage restoration.

Contaminated water can be placed into three categories. The categories are ranked from low to high, with the lowest category being the least harmful. The three types are as follows:

Clean Water Flooding

Category 1 refers to flooding with clean, fresh water. Clean water flooding comes from a leaking faucet or a broken water line. It can quickly turn into a Category 2 or Category 3 issue if ignored. Factors such as length of time, temperature, and whether it’s been in contact with contaminants can turn clean water flooding into another type.

Gray Water Flooding

Category two flooding refers to gray water flooding. Gray water could contain biological or chemical contaminants and pose a health risk to occupants. Gray water includes water from toilets (without waste), water heaters, and washing machine units.

Gray water can turn into black water in a matter of hours or days. It can flood if a pipe bursts or an appliance, such as a washing machine, overflows. There may also be an issue with your plumbing system. If you have noticed gray water in your home or business, contact Bill Howe to schedule a sewage cleanup service.

Black Water Contamination

Category 3 water damage, black water contamination, is the most critical type. This type of contamination requires immediate, professional sewage cleanup service. Black water refers to sewage or water that has been standing for long enough to take on contaminants and bacteria. Black water can contain various contaminants, such as human waste, sewage, or contaminated soil. These contaminants can pose serious health risks to anyone exposed to them. Black water can also contain chemicals that damage pipes.

Don’t let the name fool you. Sometimes, black water may appear clean but still contains dangerous contaminants. Mold growth is expected with black water, so if you have experienced flooding at your home or business, stay safe and call us, as we provide 24-hour emergency service. Our sewer backup restoration crew arrives quickly, prepared, and ready to clean up and repair damages caused by a sewage backup.

The Sewage Cleanup Service Process

Below is a quick guide to our sewage cleanup services and a brief overview of the process.

The first step of sewage clean-up is to remove the black water to avoid further contamination. Using top-of-the-line equipment, our experts will extract and pump out the sewage from your home. Next, our certified experts will begin structural drying. We use proven methods such as soda blasting and absorbable application. After completing these steps and removing all contaminated materials, drying equipment is left onsite. Moisture logs are kept throughout the drying process, which helps us ensure that the structure is completely dried out before proceeding.

Additionally, we will apply chemicals for biological control to impede the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria in the affected space. If necessary, we can implement odor control efforts to ensure that your home smells normal upon reentry. Finally, soil replacement in basements and crawl spaces can be executed to ensure complete eradication of any contaminants.

Cleaning Up Sewage

Sewage is considered black water and can be extremely harmful to anyone residing in a sewage-flooded home. If sewage has contaminated your home, call Bill Howe for an immediate consultation and estimate. Once we have assessed the situation, our team of emergency flood restoration experts will get to work on mitigating the damage, protecting your health, and getting your home back to normal fast.

The Restoration Process

Bill Howe will restore your home or business to its original condition as quickly and stress-free as possible. Our experts stay current on the latest sewage restoration techniques and industry standards. We’re here to help!

Working with You and Insurance

No homeowner wishes to deal with flooding — particularly when it comes to Category 3 flooding involving sewage. The process of cleanup and restoration can be lengthy and expensive. If you have insurance, Bill Howe works directly with you and your insurance company throughout the process. We keep your insurance company informed of the status of the flooding and restoration efforts so that they are prepared for expenses associated with our work. Our goal is for you to get the most out of your insurance coverage.

Bill Howe’s sewer damage restoration team keeps the communication lines open and we assign a project manager who will keep you informed throughout the process. We will always keep you up-to-date on the water removal, drying, and damage restoration process.

To schedule an appointment or receive a free sewer or water damage restoration estimate, please contact us at 1-800-BILL-HOWE (1-800-245-5469).

Start Checking Things Off That Home Improvement List With Our Flexible Financing Options

If you want to upgrade your plumbing, HVAC equipment or have an unexpected repair, Bill Howe offers financing solutions that get you the services you need when you need them. Financing is available for a variety of services and products including equipment and installation, maintenance and repairs. Plus, you’ll find flexible, budget-friendly options to fit your individual needs.

Access to affordable upgrades and repairs
Low monthly payments
Competitive Financing Rates
Your choice of lender with a program that best fits your needs

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Why Bill Howe?

Family owned and operated for 43 years
Large array of services to meet your needs, including all major and minor plumbing and HVAC issues
Highest quality workmanship, with one of the largest fleets in San Diego County
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Provides fast and reliable service for homes and businesses.