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
Here to Help® 24/7
SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown
Service Areas
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 Gaithersburg / Germantown 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.
Services We Provide
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.
Steps in Our Sewage Damage Restoration Process
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
They were prompt and explained everything well.
You guys are awesome and do amazing work! I've been a witness of your wonderful water damage restoration work for three years! Thank you very much!
Great crew! Very helpful!
Very happy, satisfied, excellent.
I would consider Julio a good friend now and a lot of help SERVPRO ought to be proud to have a worker like Julio.
Great Guys-Very Knowledgeable-would certainly call again if needed!
We discovered our basement was flooded, and within an hour or so SERVPRO was in our home, assessing the damage, doing everything that could possibly be done to minimize further damage. To say the response time was quick would be a complete understatement. To say service was great would also fail to do them justice. They were utterly amazing. They eased all of our fears, helped us work through what’s going to happen and truly went above and beyond. No corners were cut, and the team was exceptional with communicating everything to us! I will never use another company, and can’t thank SERVPRO enough. Their equipment has been running all night to dry everything out, and within 18 hours from our original call, it’s already a completely different basement! Highly highly recommend!
To all the personnel that came to my aid when I had the water problem. There are never enough words to thank you. From the first phone call, till the work was finished, it was wonderful service. Mr. DJ Trinquero and the men that came were real gentlemen. I will recommend your service to anyone that has a problem such as mine. If I have missed anyone, please forgive me. Ashley-- thank you also for your kind words. Thanks again.
I wasn't at the site, but my real estate agent was. He had high praise for the SERVPRO team. They went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you.
They were prompt and explained everything well.
You guys are awesome and do amazing work! I've been a witness of your wonderful water damage restoration work for three years! Thank you very much!
Great crew! Very helpful!
Very happy, satisfied, excellent.
I would consider Julio a good friend now and a lot of help SERVPRO ought to be proud to have a worker like Julio.
Great Guys-Very Knowledgeable-would certainly call again if needed!
We discovered our basement was flooded, and within an hour or so SERVPRO was in our home, assessing the damage, doing everything that could possibly be done to minimize further damage. To say the response time was quick would be a complete understatement. To say service was great would also fail to do them justice. They were utterly amazing. They eased all of our fears, helped us work through what’s going to happen and truly went above and beyond. No corners were cut, and the team was exceptional with communicating everything to us! I will never use another company, and can’t thank SERVPRO enough. Their equipment has been running all night to dry everything out, and within 18 hours from our original call, it’s already a completely different basement! Highly highly recommend!
To all the personnel that came to my aid when I had the water problem. There are never enough words to thank you. From the first phone call, till the work was finished, it was wonderful service. Mr. DJ Trinquero and the men that came were real gentlemen. I will recommend your service to anyone that has a problem such as mine. If I have missed anyone, please forgive me. Ashley-- thank you also for your kind words. Thanks again.
I wasn't at the site, but my real estate agent was. He had high praise for the SERVPRO team. They went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you.
About Us
Meet Your Gaithersburg Restoration Team – Reliable, Local, and Ready 24/7
At SERVPRO, we don’t just show up—we show up ready. Based in Gaithersburg, we’re your neighbors with the trucks, tools, and tenacity to tackle whatever disaster life throws your way. Whether it’s a burst pipe in the middle of the night or fire damage that leaves you spinning, we’re the team you call when you need it done right and fast.
Owned by Art Hall and Tammie Bowser, we bring deep roots and decades of real-world experience to Montgomery County. Art’s a Maryland licensed contractor with over 30 years in the building trades, while Tammie’s background in emergency services keeps our operations efficient and responsive.
What makes us different? For starters:
- A crew chief on-call 24/7 to respond in minutes, not hours
- Over 300 high-powered dryers and 9 truck-mounted extractors
- Three local warehouses with QR-coded storage for item tracking
- Certified specialists in water, fire, mold, and structural drying
- Full-service cleaning, restoration, and rebuilds—all under one roof
But we’re not just about equipment and credentials. We’re proud supporters of the Gaithersburg/Germantown Chamber of Commerce, the Smoketown Rotary Club, and the Girl Scouts of the National Capital. You’ll find us volunteering at local events, partnering with the YMCA, and giving back to the community we serve.
We’ve helped restore homes, schools, restaurants, and businesses across Gaithersburg. From Germantown townhomes to commercial properties along Clopper Road, we treat every job like it’s happening in our own backyard—because it is.
So if things go sideways, remember: SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown is here to clean up the mess and bring the calm. Let us help you get back to normal—faster and with care.
