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Sewage Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Residential and Commercial Sewage Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process

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SERVPRO of Birmingham
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(205) 664-6770
4.9
(1447 reviews)

Service Areas

Birmingham, AL | Pelham, AL | Hoover, AL | Trussville, AL | Center Point, AL | Gardendale, AL | Bessemer, AL | Irondale, AL | Alabaster, AL | Vestavia Hills, AL | Chelsea, AL | Leeds, AL | McCalla, AL | Mccalla, AL | Fultondale, AL | Adamsville, AL | Mountain Brook, AL | Montevallo, AL | Columbiana, AL

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Cleaning up a sewage backup without understanding what caused it usually means doing it again.

Cast iron lateral failure. The most common cause in Birmingham's older neighborhoods. Decades of corrosion scale the line closed or crack it open, and the backup is a symptom of a pipe at the end of its life. Cleaning the house does not extend it.

Root intrusion. Mature tree cover across this area means roots find joints in older clay and cast iron lines. Clearing the line buys time. It does not solve it.

Heavy rainfall overwhelming the system. Infiltration into aging sanitary lines during sustained rain pushes water backward into the lowest fixtures in a structure, which in a Birmingham home with a basement means the basement.

Blockage. The one that genuinely is a one time event.

SERVPRO of Birmingham contains the affected area first so contamination does not spread through the structure or into the HVAC system. Category 3 water carries bacteria and pathogens, so porous materials that absorbed it, including carpet, pad, and typically the lower run of drywall, are removed and disposed of under applicable handling requirements rather than cleaned. Remaining surfaces are cleaned, treated with antimicrobial products, dried, and verified before rebuilding.

If the underlying line needs repair, we say so directly rather than restoring around a problem that is going to recur.

A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.
A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.

What To Do When Sewage Damage Happens

A sewage emergency is both unexpected and overwhelming.

Planning for a sewage emergency is probably the last thing on any homeowner’s mind. However, sewage damage can happen to anyone, in any home, at any time.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can help protect your home and health. Here are some recommended steps from SERVPRO.


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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water

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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow

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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating

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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas

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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup

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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage


Steps in Our Sewage Damage Restoration Process


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Sewage Removal & Contamination Control

Sewage backup emergencies carry viruses and bacteria that cause serious illnesses. Our SERVPRO professionals will address immediate hazards and stabilize the affected area. We clean up sewage spills and biohazards using specialized equipment and training, thoroughly and safely from start to finish.

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Sanitization and Deodorization

Using our meticulous state-of-the-art protocols, our team of experts ensures that your home or building is safe and thoroughly clean. After sanitization, advanced equipment helps us find and eliminate any hidden moisture, so you know your structure is dry.

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Restoration

In the last phase, SERVPRO repairs any structural damage and returns your property to its previous condition. Before the space is cleared for re-entry, we’ll conduct a final inspection to make sure the area is safe, clean, and ready for you to return.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly — we address sewage issues swiftly to control costs, prevent further damage, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly.

A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.
A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.

Residential Sewage Cleanup

Sewage contamination in homes is often caused by toilet overflows, pipe backups, waste line leaks, or outside floodwater. Keep in mind that raw sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that can contaminate flooring, walls, air systems, and personal belongings.

With quick, professional, and discrete intervention from SERVPRO, you can avoid further damage, mold growth, lingering odors, and long-term health risks. And quickly return to a home that’s safe and livable again.

A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.
A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.

Commercial Sewage Cleanup

Sewage damage in commercial buildings can be disruptive. But with commercial sewage cleanup and biohazard restoration from SERVPRO, it doesn’t always require an extended shutdown. We act quickly to remove contaminated water, sanitize the space, and get your business back to safe operations.

We respond 24/7 with industrial-grade equipment and certified protocols. If possible, we will isolate problem areas so your operations can continue with minimal interruption.

From overflowing toilets to large-scale black water flooding, we’ve seen it all. We’re the team to make things right again.

Wonderful, courteous and professional. Thank you!!!!!!

Neal
Birmingham

This crew absolutely made me feel at ease about the fire and its effects on my whole house. I am very impressed with their professionalism and their attention to details. They could not have been kinder to me.

Celia
Birmingham

Very thankful to all the people that was at our home today and started the clean up process. But it has been very stressful.thanks SERVPRO of Birmingham. Mr. Jeff that came by daily to check on the equipment made me understand the whole process and if not for him reassuring me and guiding us through the process I would have had a total break down. Losing your home to water damage is devastating in itself. Thanks for all you've done.

Terri
Odenville

The team has been wonderful to work with! Very caring and empathetic. Always on time and informative.

Tonya
Bessemer

All of the guys that came to my home were awesome

Lashundra
Alabaster

We recommend that all other SERVPRO's use Team Wilson's model for job efficiency, quality and service. 

Kim
Dillon

The personnel were all fantastic and performed their jobs very well. All were very friendly and courteous. Ernesto was the best!

Jason
Alabaster

The SERVPRO personnel was great

Thomas
Montevallo

This is the first time that I have had to use SERVPRO. They have done a wonderful job at getting the entire 2200 square ft downstairs of my home that flooded completely cleaned up. Everyone involved has gone the extra mile to keep us comfortable. I want to thank four (4) beautiful ladies who came and packed for 5 days to get the furniture and other things out of the home so construction can start. Thank you, Michelle, Brittney, Kimberly C, and Christina G. for a job awesomely well done. They are the best packers I have ever had to help pack in the past. I would definitely recommend SERVPRO and especially the men involved with this job and the 4 ladies who have worked tirelessly to get this done. Thank you all so very much!!!!!

Patricia
Montevallo

About Us

In 1999 the Wilson family moved to Birmingham to build a SERVPRO franchise specializing in water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and cleaning services. Benji and Brady Wilson took over as Operating General Managers in 2007, and the business has grown since on repeat customers, referrals, and clients who trust our Cleanup and Restoration Process.

SERVPRO of Birmingham serves Jefferson and Shelby Counties, from the Over the Mountain communities through downtown, out to Trussville and Leeds, west to Bessemer and Hueytown, and south into Alabaster, Calera, and Columbiana. Our crews also deploy to storm disaster areas nationally when large scale events call for it.

SERVPRO of Birmingham understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

We specialize in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after fire, smoke, or water damage, and we mitigate mold and mildew from homes and businesses.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, our team is equipped to restore your property, and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. SERVPRO of Birmingham holds Alabama General Contractor License 38124 and Residential License 24642, which means mitigation and reconstruction happen under one roof. We are an A+ rated business with the BBB.

Backed by a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Birmingham. If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.

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