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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 Washington, DC

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(202) 737-8776
4.5
(86 reviews)

Service Areas

Washington, DC | Northwest, DC | Shaw, DC | Congress Heights, DC | Washington Navy Yard, DC | Dupont Circle, DC | Capitol Hill, DC | Adams Morgan, DC | Foggy Bottom, DC | Georgetown, DC | Logan Circle, DC | Brookland, DC | Woodley Park, DC | Spring Valley, DC | Barnaby Woods, DC | Mayfair, DC | River Terrace, DC | Brentwood, DC | Hill East, DC | Wesley Heights, DC | Palisades, DC | Columbia Heights, DC | Pleasant Plains, DC | Park View, DC | Northwest Washington, DC | Chevy Chase, DC | North Cleveland Park, DC | Anacostia, DC | Washington Highlands, DC

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 Washington, DC 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
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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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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
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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

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

Fast response, adequate staffing, well managed.

Scott F.
Mclean

SERVPRO was very good.  Thank you for job well done.

Paul C
bowie

The work was done well and fast.  Thank you for getting the job done so quickly!

Brian J
Wash.dc

Great job!  I really appreciated the prompt service!

Ron R
landover

Eric and Crew:

I just want to thank you all for helping us through a very rough time.  You all have been great to work with and my family and I just wanted to extend a heart-felt thank you for all of your hard work and professionalism...not to mention saving our home!!

Tony G
landover

One of the main workers Paulino did excellent job, very meticulous and perfect in his approach, clean up very well. Will have them for any work that I need. Thank you 

Theresa C.
Washington

Thanks so much to Alexis Guevara, who was tremendously helpful and responsive while helping us address time sensitive needs with lots of moving parts while we were out of the area and working very well with counterparts and also with my father (in his 80's and quite stressed but Alexis took time to speak with him thoughtfully. Thank you

Frederick P.
Washington

Great Job. Quick and effective! 10/10

Kofi B.
Washington

Job well done.

Sunrise of Springfield
Springfield

Fast response, adequate staffing, well managed.

Scott F.
Mclean

SERVPRO was very good.  Thank you for job well done.

Paul C
bowie

The work was done well and fast.  Thank you for getting the job done so quickly!

Brian J
Wash.dc

Great job!  I really appreciated the prompt service!

Ron R
landover

Eric and Crew:

I just want to thank you all for helping us through a very rough time.  You all have been great to work with and my family and I just wanted to extend a heart-felt thank you for all of your hard work and professionalism...not to mention saving our home!!

Tony G
landover

One of the main workers Paulino did excellent job, very meticulous and perfect in his approach, clean up very well. Will have them for any work that I need. Thank you 

Theresa C.
Washington

Thanks so much to Alexis Guevara, who was tremendously helpful and responsive while helping us address time sensitive needs with lots of moving parts while we were out of the area and working very well with counterparts and also with my father (in his 80's and quite stressed but Alexis took time to speak with him thoughtfully. Thank you

Frederick P.
Washington

Great Job. Quick and effective! 10/10

Kofi B.
Washington

Job well done.

Sunrise of Springfield
Springfield

About Us

At SERVPRO of Washington, DC we understand the stress and worry that comes with 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."

The owners of SERVPRO of Washington, DC are Erik & Kristine Olson, & Scott Beck. We have 13 SERVPRO® franchises delivering expert service to the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our staff brings advanced knowledge of restoration along with in-depth local knowledge. Aside from building the team, the owners are focused on ensuring community involvement is strong and giving back is at the forefront of the company strategy.

SERVPRO of Washington, DC has the specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment to restore your home or business to its pre-existing state. If you need someone to help you with any fire, soot, or smoke damage, our certified technicians will be there to start the restoration process.

SERVPRO Team Olson

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Erik S. & Kristine C. Olson, Scott Beck
Erik S. & Kristine C. Olson, Scott Beck
Owners of SERVPRO of Washington, DC

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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.