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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

Here to Help® 24/7

SERVPRO of Jefferson County

Our Google Reviews
(315) 777-8377
4.8
(40 reviews)

Service Areas

Watertown, NY | Fort Drum, NY | Adams, NY | Carthage, NY | Sackets Harbor, NY | Alexandria Bay, NY

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 Jefferson County 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

I was very impressed on everything that was performed!!!

Valentina
Watertown

Thank you! Excellent work!

Harold
Clayton

We had a great experience with SERVPRO of Jefferson County.  They went above and beyond to ensure our home was safe from potential weather.  I am very impressed with the work well done.

Melinda W
Chaumont

Unbelievable!  Summer rains flooded us and SERVPRO was amazing!  They are completely professional and work very fast!

James B
Fort Drum

Thank you so much for helping us get our home dry after the heavy rains flooded our neighborhood! Amazing team! 

Rebecca L
Fort Drum

Very prompt! Very courteous and highly professional. Great work that I highly recommend!

Ed Bassler
Watertown

Amazing customer service and response. We needed them on Sunday and they arrived within an hour of our phone call.

Carrie
Chaumont

Very friendly! Have a great attitude!

Christine
Henderson

SERVPRO exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with the work they've done.

Jeffrey
Wellesley Island

I was very impressed on everything that was performed!!!

Valentina
Watertown

Thank you! Excellent work!

Harold
Clayton

We had a great experience with SERVPRO of Jefferson County.  They went above and beyond to ensure our home was safe from potential weather.  I am very impressed with the work well done.

Melinda W
Chaumont

Unbelievable!  Summer rains flooded us and SERVPRO was amazing!  They are completely professional and work very fast!

James B
Fort Drum

Thank you so much for helping us get our home dry after the heavy rains flooded our neighborhood! Amazing team! 

Rebecca L
Fort Drum

Very prompt! Very courteous and highly professional. Great work that I highly recommend!

Ed Bassler
Watertown

Amazing customer service and response. We needed them on Sunday and they arrived within an hour of our phone call.

Carrie
Chaumont

Very friendly! Have a great attitude!

Christine
Henderson

SERVPRO exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with the work they've done.

Jeffrey
Wellesley Island

About Us

SERVPRO of Jefferson County serves the local community assisting our neighbors in the cleanup and restoration due to water, fire and other types of damage to homes and businesses in Watertown, Fort Drum, Adams, Carthage, Sackets Harbor, and Alexandria Bay. We answer each emergency call with compassion to your situation and bring our expertise and equipment to you, anytime, 24-hours a day.

Mark and Marylourdes Zegarelli, owners of SERVPRO of Jefferson County have a team of IICRC-industry certified technicians. The owners have the experience 15-years of cleanup and restoration. Our technicians have undergone extensive and on-going training along with a background check to ensure our clients feel confident that they receive the highest quality of service for damage cleanup and restoration after a fire or water damage, mold remediation or biohazard and crime scene mitigation in both residential and commercial properties.

Safety in the community is a concern for the Zegarelli's, and Mark was a volunteer firefighter for 25-years, and they volunteer with the American Red Cross installing fire alarms in homes.
The weather in Jefferson is known for cold and snowy winters, increasing the frequency of structural damage from ice and plumbing issues due to cold temperatures.

With that in mind, we provide emergency support to the local community with our emergency services including restoring power, board ups, and pack ups and move outs for property contents to mitigate damage.

Whether you need help with a large-scale disaster or help with a small area of your home or business, our technicians arrive within hours after your initial phone call with all the equipment needed on our green service vehicles.

SERVPRO of Jefferson County understands that each of our customers deserves the fastest response and we work hard to minimize disruptions while we work on your property to give you the best outcome no matter if it is water damage, fire damage, storm, biohazard or crime scene cleanup and restoration, we are there for you.

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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.