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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 San Leandro
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(510) 352-2480
4.8
(58 reviews)

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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 San Leandro 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.

To whom it may concern: I seldom give top scores, the SERVPRO team earned all tens. I don't ever want to have a flooded home again, but I would certainly call SERVPRO again.

Barry
San Lorenzo

SERVPRO should be one of the first calls you make after a major storm rolls through. That last one tore some roof shingles off the house, and being an older home, water was leaking in several areas, including the garage. SERVPRO arrived quickly and began gathering and removing the debris from the trees and what hand come off the roof. The team also began removing the water from the rain leaking in. They did their job quickly and prevented major water damage to the walls and likely mold growth. I highly recommend them when these storms come through the area.

Mark
Berkeley

One of the old trees in the yard was knocked down during a recent windy rain storm. It fell on the roof and caused some major damage. SERVPRO got a crew to us within a couple hours after I called and got moving! They cleaned up the parts of the roof that were in the yard and in the room they landed in. they picked up the fallen tree and got it prepped for removal, which they also handled! They were quick and very efficient. If the next storm causes damage, I am ready to call SERVPRO.

Beth
Newark

Ray is exceptionally outstanding. Entire crew... punctual, prompt, professional.

Anthony F.
Castro Valley

Easy to work, knowledgeable, highly competent, and took amazing care of my flood damaged lake home. I really don’t want to find myself in this situation again, but at least I know exactly who to call if I do.

Quincy D.
Oakland

I’m really happy with SERVPRO’s work and attention to detail. I moved into a new home (for me) and the cigarette smell from the old owners just would not go away. I called SERVPRO and Fidencio and the guys arrived that afternoon and got to work. Real experts, for sure! The carpets, the walls, the cabinets! When they were done it was like no smoker had ever been in the house! Just like new! Nice work SERVPRO!

Anna
Hayward

I own a small business and I work with a lot of customers at the location. I have a small kitchen and restroom in the back and I keep it very neat and clean so customers can use them. A neighboring business next door had an old refrigerator that leaked through the wall into my place. Water was there a few months and a ton of mold was growing and I didn’t see it until it was too late. I needed to get rid of it quickly. I called SERVPRO and they jumped on it! Alex and his guys threw on the masks and gloves and started to get rid of the mold immediately! And safely and correctly, Alex explained. I was very pleased with their work and surprised it was done so quickly. Thanks Alex and Thanks SERVPRO!

Brett
San Leandro

I'm happy there is no more mold odor in my RV thanks to SERVPRO. 

Tevankoko
Castro Valley

I can’t say enough good things about the outstanding work this company did remediating mold from my mother’s home. I can definitely sleep better at night knowing that she is not breathing mold in.

Kyle B.
Alameda

About Us

Disasters can quickly get out of control in your home or business, and that is why we strive to provide a fast and reliable response when these emergencies occur. As a locally owned and operated firm, we work beyond Belmont/San Carlos borders throughout San Mateo County to provide our community with guidance, support, and service when the unexpected happens.  Homes and businesses can experience various potential loss situations, ranging from water disasters and flooding to fire losses and biohazards. We are prepared to help with extensive training in these niches so that no customer waits for the restoration work their home requires. Just a few of our specialized services:

- Water Restoration - Extraction, Equipment, Demo, Disinfection, Content Manipulation/Packing - with a focus on salvaging materials

- Fire & Smoke Restoration - Corrosive cleaning, Inventory/packing/storage of contents, structure cleaning and demo, deodorization

- Commercial/Large Loss/CAT Events - We retain extensive resources to prepare for natural disasters and local significant events. Whether one building or an entire neighborhood, having the support of over 2,000 locations nationwide enables our team to effectively address any size project.  Our teams often travel, as well, to assist wherever the need is greatest.

- Biohazard Cleaning - Trauma/Crime Scene Cleaning, Bloodborne pathogen, terminal cleaning for hospitals, tear gas, incontinence, post-pest control cleaning

- Microbial Remediation - Environmental Controls, Removal & antimicrobial application, Post-demo detailed cleaning, and working directly with Industrial Hygienists for large or complex situations

- Cleaning and Disinfection - COVID, Commercial Kitchens, Detailed Event Cleaning, Post-Construction, Hospitals, Dialysis centers, Retirement Communities

- Reconstruction/Repairs - We are a General Contractor with in-house management ready to make it "Like It Never Even Happened"

Professional Mitigation Solutions When It Counts 

The pace with which we can respond to active disasters can often directly impact the damage that homes and businesses endure. With a team of IICRC Certified professionals available to mobilize quickly at any time of the day, mitigation can get started within hours of the first notice of loss. We are prepared to respond immediately for emergency mitigation needs with pre-stocked trailers and production vehicles loaded with leading extraction and drying tools. As water losses are the most common threat that professionals must face, we prepare for efficient water removal and stabilization. 

Post-Disaster Repairs and Reconstruction 

We want to be a one-stop-shop for restoration and repairs that your home might need after a disaster. With the general contractor license #937457, we can offer various helpful services to overcome structural damage and mitigate loss through efforts like a controlled demolition and discarding compromised materials. This same license can provide full-scale build-back services when necessary after a loss. 

Becoming More than a Restoration Company 

We are proud to be a recognized name in the restoration industry, but more importantly, a reliable source to our community and neighbors.  As such, we directly support and work closely with local first responders, athletic groups, fundraising and awareness efforts, as well as national organizations such as The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society.

Roy Drake
Roy Drake
Owner of SERVPRO of San Leandro

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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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