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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 Santa Barbara
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(805) 963-0606
4.9
(120 reviews)

Service Areas

Santa Barbara, CA | Gaviota, CA | Isla Vista, CA | Hope Ranch, CA | Montecito, CA | Ellwood, CA | Solvang, CA | Los Olivos, CA | Ballard, CA | East Mesa, CA | West Mesa, CA

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage Cleanup and Emergency Sanitation in Santa Barbara, CA

Sewage backups and contaminated water create serious health risks for Santa Barbara homes and businesses. SERVPRO of Santa Barbara responds 24/7 with emergency sewage removal, basement and crawlspace cleanup, and commercial-grade sanitation to make affected spaces safe again.

What Our Sewage Cleanup Process Covers

Our IICRC-certified technicians follow S500 standards for Category 3 water intrusions. That means contaminated water extraction, structural drying, sanitization, deodorization, and moisture monitoring to prevent secondary damage. Every job is handled the same way whether it's a single-family home, apartment building, or commercial facility.

Why Santa Barbara Properties Face Higher Backup Risks

Coastal weather, seasonal rainfall, and aging plumbing systems all increase the likelihood of sewage backups in the area. Older infrastructure combined with heavy rain events means fast professional response matters more here than in many other regions.

How We Contain and Restore Contaminated Spaces

We follow strict safety protocols to contain hazards, remove contaminated materials, and dry affected areas thoroughly before restoring healthy indoor conditions.

Why Santa Barbara Trusts SERVPRO

Locally based with national resources behind every job, we help neighbors recover quickly and get back to daily life with confidence.

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.

Everyone from SERVPRO Santa Barbara is professional, knowledgeable and very courteous. They stayed in constant communication with me during the whole project, from remediation, inspection, to finishing reconstruction. I would highly recommend SERVPRO SB for any construction or restoration needs.

Johnny
Santa Barabara

Very responsive, professional and knowledgeable company . Will take the time to explain any issues and offer suggestions for remediation. I suggest to definitely reach out to SERVPRO Santa Barbara for your project

Ron Peters
Santa Barbara

SERVPRO in Santa Barbara provided us with the exceptional, prompt & professional service we expected. They were the first call we made after the pipe to our water heater burst and finally got shut off. Adrian and his team arrived within an hour and took care of everything that was necessary and set up their fans & equipment to sit as long as it took to remove any moisture. In the following days JC & Jesus visited our home to monitor moisture levels and provided us with quality customer service. From beginning to end our SERVPRO experience was everything we hoped for, they were timely, effective, professional and likable. I will definitely use them again if needed and a recommendation I wouldn't hesitate on offering to my family & friends if they are ever in need of this type of emergency clean up. A+ service and if I had it to do over again I would use them again. They saved the day for us, Thank You!

Kelly S.
Santa Barbara

Jaime responded immediately. Marco’s team did an excellent job. Josie and Jaycee worked hard to resolve our flood and moisture issues. They were all professional and I highly recommend them.

Susan
Santa Barbara

We had the most bizarre situation occur while we were on vacation, resulting in kitchen and partial house flooding. We called SERVPRO, and they’ve been amazing. Marco, Jozy, and Pablo removed EVERYTHING from our kitchen, floors, partial walls, cleaned, and dried out everything. All before we returned from vacation. I’d highly recommend them to anyone who ends up in a similar situation!

Kelly H.
Santa Barbara

On June 19, 2022 the wash machine hose of our upstairs neighbors' washer detached from the machine and flooded both their unit and ours. Fortunately, our neighbor called SERVPRO as soon as he discovered the problem, and they were here within 25 minutes, which was amazing, considering that this was a Sunday morning. The workers immediately began to mop up the water in almost every room of our condo and to protect household items that were getting wet from water that kept coming down through the ceiling via light fixtures even after the water was shut off. They were kind, understanding and very professional, patiently answering all our questions and telling us what to expect in the next few days. They set up 9 fans and 3 dehumidifiers to get rid of all the moisture as a way to prevent mold, and they had to come back for eight days to monitor the drying process until everything was finally dry. They came on time every single day, and even a bit early on some days. On the last day they carefully put rugs and furniture back into place. You couldn't ask for harder-working, more helpful, more professional people to deal with a dreadful mess. I highly recommend this company to anyone who's suffered a major disaster. They'll get you through it.

Francesc R.
Santa Barbara

Marco and his team helped my family through the difficult process of removing the water damaged interior of my home after a water hose broke and flooded my house while I was on vacation. Marco's team responded to the late night phone call to help deal with the flood. His team was at the house in less than an hour and began the restoration/demolition process. His team has a great relationship with the insurance company which allowed the work to be completed correctly. I would not hesitate to recommend Marcos and the SERVPRO team.

George L.
Santa Barbara

We used SERVPRO to remediate a water leak from a washing machine that damaged the floors / walls and led to a large project to replace almost all of the floors in the house, repaint, and put it all back together again, including asbestos removal along the way. Pedro V. was so helpful through out the process in communicating where things stood, answering questions, pushing contractors to complete their work, and helping us make decisions to come to the best answer. We are so happy with the completed project, and especially thankful for Pedro's guidance in the process. I would highly recommend SERVPRO and particularly Pedro as he was very reliable, trustworthy, a great communicator, and very competent at his job - everything you look for in a contractor.

Allison B.
Santa Barbara

Just a note to share our appreciation for the work of SERVPRO of Santa Barbara’s Marco Arizmendi and his team reference addressing water mitigation at our home in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Our house had roof damage due to a recent tornado and thus took on some rain water.  Mr. Arizmendi and his team did a great job drying out the affected areas.  In addition, the team excelled at addressing our questions, being friendly, polite and as needed performing site clean-up since they had to remove materials such as insulation and drywall to address moisture issues.  Our family was impressed with Mr. Alrizmendi and his team’s level of effort to make the water mitigation experience a positive as possible.

Please pass on our appreciation.   We will recommend SERVPRO to others in the future.

 Yours Truly,

 Andrew B.

Andrew B
Bonner Springs

About Us

Jamie Glimp

President | SB Restoration, Inc.
SERVPRO® of Santa Barbara & SERVPRO® of Santa Ynez/Goleta

Jamie Glimp has owned and operated SERVPRO of Santa Barbara since 2004 and later expanded the company to serve the Santa Ynez Valley and Goleta communities. As a licensed General Contractor, Jamie leads a team specializing in water, fire, mold, trauma cleanup, and complete reconstruction services.

Jamie and his wife are proud local small-business owners raising their son in the Santa Ynez Valley. They believe Santa Barbara County is a beautiful place to live, work, and raise a family. Jamie enjoys supporting his son’s soccer, basketball, music, and other activities while staying involved in his church and local community.

Whether helping a neighbor with a small water loss or responding to a major disaster across the country, Jamie remains committed to providing dependable service and helping families and businesses recover.

James Glimp
James Glimp
Owner of SERVPRO of Santa Barbara

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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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