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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 Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties

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(218) 879-6141
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 Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties 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

Dear SERVPRO, I can not express my gratitude enough. Your crew was such a delight to work with. I have never experienced such polite people. It is never easy to have strangers in your home, especially after such an event. I am so very thankful that it was your team that was there to help me through. I never felt like a bother asking all the questions I did. I will never be able to tell you hoe grateful I am.

Janet
Chisolm

SERVPRO was prompt and professional. They got me answers to all my questions. The crew had to work on the weekend, and I was happy to see smiling faces each and every day. I'm glad SERVPRO was there to help me through this mess.

Jarod
Chisolm

SERVPRO did a fine job! I am very pleased with the work they did and how they answered any questions I had. They Kept me up to date, called every day before showing up, and made sure to give me a run through of what had happened each visit.

Jeff
Aitkin

I want to thank all of you for all your help and great job. You were all so nice!! So than you for making this so much easier. thanks alot

Karen B
Bemidji

It was a pleasure to meet each of you! I was pleased with everybody - they all treated me with kindness and respect.

Dianne F
Britt

Everyone was Super!

John G
International Falls

Thank you to SERVPRO for coming out in a time of emergency for our family.  We had never been through a loss and your professionalism truly helped us through this hard time.  Very polite and professional.

Brock
Hermantown

I don't know where to begin. SERVPRO was fantastic. I was so thankful that they even showed up. The whole crew was polite and they worked so hard to get everything done. It's going to be a process getting things put back together, but I'm happy SERVPRO has been here to help.

Patty
Aitkin

I was very impressed with the service provided by SERVPRO. I was out of the state and SERVPRO did a great job of keeping me informed with everything, and even more so when I got to see what they did. Thanks SERVPRO!

Jim
Orr

Dear SERVPRO, I can not express my gratitude enough. Your crew was such a delight to work with. I have never experienced such polite people. It is never easy to have strangers in your home, especially after such an event. I am so very thankful that it was your team that was there to help me through. I never felt like a bother asking all the questions I did. I will never be able to tell you hoe grateful I am.

Janet
Chisolm

SERVPRO was prompt and professional. They got me answers to all my questions. The crew had to work on the weekend, and I was happy to see smiling faces each and every day. I'm glad SERVPRO was there to help me through this mess.

Jarod
Chisolm

SERVPRO did a fine job! I am very pleased with the work they did and how they answered any questions I had. They Kept me up to date, called every day before showing up, and made sure to give me a run through of what had happened each visit.

Jeff
Aitkin

I want to thank all of you for all your help and great job. You were all so nice!! So than you for making this so much easier. thanks alot

Karen B
Bemidji

It was a pleasure to meet each of you! I was pleased with everybody - they all treated me with kindness and respect.

Dianne F
Britt

Everyone was Super!

John G
International Falls

Thank you to SERVPRO for coming out in a time of emergency for our family.  We had never been through a loss and your professionalism truly helped us through this hard time.  Very polite and professional.

Brock
Hermantown

I don't know where to begin. SERVPRO was fantastic. I was so thankful that they even showed up. The whole crew was polite and they worked so hard to get everything done. It's going to be a process getting things put back together, but I'm happy SERVPRO has been here to help.

Patty
Aitkin

I was very impressed with the service provided by SERVPRO. I was out of the state and SERVPRO did a great job of keeping me informed with everything, and even more so when I got to see what they did. Thanks SERVPRO!

Jim
Orr

About Us

SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton and West St. Louis Counties understands the emotional toll of fire or water damage and the disruption it brings to your life. Our mission is to quickly restore normalcy, erasing the event from your memory.

Led by community advocates Gene and Heidi Pehrson, we've been dedicated to serving customers since 2015. With extensive experience in various fields—Gene as a general contractor and Heidi as a nurse—we approach each project with expertise and compassion. Beyond work, we value family time and adventure, often exploring tropical destinations or enjoying our Northome cabin with our grandson.

Integrity is paramount to us. Heidi Pehrson emphasizes, “We never want to run into a past customer without being able to hold our heads high!” We take pride in our IICRC-certified team, committed to ongoing education to uphold industry standards.

SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton and West St. Louis Counties offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fire, water, storm, and mold restoration, as well as rebuilding. As certified mold specialists, we're equipped to handle various needs. Our expertise in water and fire damage restoration ensures a swift return to normal life.

No project is too large or small. Contact us at (218) 879-6141 for a prompt assessment or service appointment for your home or business.

Gene A. & Heidi A. Pehrson
Gene A. & Heidi A. Pehrson
Owners of SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties

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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.