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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 Encino / Sherman Oaks

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(818) 995-6444
4.9
(42 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups are stressful, hazardous, and can cause significant damage if not handled quickly and professionally. At SERVPRO of Encino / Sherman Oaks we understand your urgency. Our technicians are certified and have the equipment to deal with septic system failures, toilet overflows, burst pipes, sewer line backups, and contaminated water.

No matter how difficult your challenge, SERVPRO is the trusted name for sewage damage cleanup, repair, and restoration. We make it "like it never even happened."

We always strive to follow the IICRC S500 industry standards. For more information about these standards, please check out the IICRC website.

Our experienced SERVPRO team will also help coordinate your insurance claims.

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.

What our
customers are saying

SERVPRO did remediation work for us following water damage from a leaking pipe under the house. The work involved drying out and cleaning the crawl space under the house as well as multiple areas inside. The staff was thorough in first checking all areas to assess what needed to be done. They were careful when moving our items to clear areas for work and put up lots of plastic tenting so that dust and debris were contained. Overall, they did their best to minimize disruption and make space still safe and livable for us during the repair work. SERVPRO was prompt in contacting me and coming out right away to start work, accommodated our schedules, showed up on time each day, and kept us updated throughout the process. Everyone we dealt with at SERVPRO was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.

Justin D.
Encino

The SERVPRO team was absolutely amazing! They handled everything from the drying of my home and making sure there is no mold to the repairs that were needed afterward. They worked with my insurance company and were very transparent with all the necessary work. The adjuster at first was a bit aggressive, but after SERVPRO documented and explained the protocols, we earned their trust. Can't recommend them enough!

Amber L
Encino

Oh man. About 2 weeks ago I realized that a tank of water which we kept on the floor had a tiny leak and slowly, the water did significant damage to our wooden floors. I was crushed. A family member recommended these guys after they cleaned his worksite (COVID-related). I looked at the pictures on their site and was a bit skeptical. Do I really need 20 people with hazmat suits in our house?! Well, 2 technicians showed up. They were wearing masks and clearly highly mindful of the pandemic (which relieved my wife). They quickly assessed the degree of damage. Checked for evidence of water damage within the floor and walls. Gave us a clear understanding of what to do next! Very fast, professional service. Special shout out to Genna, Alan, and Manny!

Boris A.
Huntington Beach

This team was the very definition of what professionalism is supposed to be, if not more. They were meticulous and did not leave a single stone un-turned, they were knowledgeable and did their jobs while respecting me, my time and space, and the property itself. They treated me as more than just a client. 

Randa I
Chino Hills

I was extremely impressed and satisfied with SERVPRO, especially Nora and Jessie. Job well done.

Ruth G.
Sherman Oaks

Everyone that was involved with us was clean and responsive and courteous of our situation The office kept us informed and we were very impressed with the whole operation.

Allan L.
Los Angeles

Marc came out for an emergency sewage leak within an hour of receiving the phone call. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable. Great customer service. They came to the premises on a national holiday to sort this out for us. It was resolved same day. They also helped us fill out the paperwork to file the claim with the city. Can't recommend highly enough.

Samantha C
Box Canyon

SERVPRO did an awesome job! They were fast, efficient and very professional. They are my "go to" for mold remediation. I highly recommend them.

Heather
Culver City

These guys are the best. Unfortunately I've had to use them two times. Very professional. Great follow up and communication. If you need mitigation work, which in my case was for mold, look no further. Didn't leave until job was completely finished, with no mess left behind.

Sheryl G.
Canoga Park

About Us

SERVPRO of Encino/Sherman Oaks is one of the many franchises under the umbrella of Team SPG which includes franchises throughout the greater Los Angeles area, San Diego area, Miami area and Charleston area.  Our franchise has the training, equipment, and expertise to handle your emergency restoration and reconstruction needs no matter how small or large. As a locally owned & operated business, we provide 24-hour emergency service and are dedicated to responding immediately with white glove service to all commercial and residential needs. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life or business and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." SERVPRO of Moorpark/Fillmore/Santa Paula specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage and can amitigate mold and mildew from your home or business and can handle all reconstruction after the Emergency Service. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration with the proper IICRC standards. 

Our team has over 30 years of experience in restoration/mitigation and construction. Our team of technicians and office staff that share the same passion of outstanding customer service and support and over the last decade SERVPRO of Moorpark/Fillmore/Santa Paula has completed hundreds of water, fire, mold, storm, and commercial restoration jobs in and around the community. We proudly have been franchise of the year in the past! "We are always here to help!"

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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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