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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 Johnson City and Washington County
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(423) 434-0046
4.9
(191 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage belongs in one place and one place only, in the sewers. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes it finds its way into other places. 

The mess that comes from sewer system backups should be considered unsafe and contaminated. Only highly-trained professionals should handle the cleanup. Sewage may contain bacteria and viruses that could cause serious illness.

To properly address a sewage leak you need access to the proper training and equipment. If you live in the Greene County area, let our highly trained staff help you! 

Our SERVPRO team is prepared and specially trained to address a sewage backup.

Call us to learn more about how we can help, (423) 638-1104

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Robert was very courteous and treated our home respectfully

Rebecca Ledford

Let me start this review by saying that from the very beginning of our home issues, I have lived in absolute terror and fear of what the repairs for our situation would be. The stress of it all had completely consumed my mind and body. We had raccoons absolutely annihilate our basement. I had only just bought this house six months ago. I was definitely not prepared to undergo a major home issue. The raccoons destroyed the insulation, the HVAC work, obviously made massive mess down there and there’s some water. We discovered the problem in the basement after a leak in our second floor, appeared and came through down into the first one destroying our very old ceiling tiles (my house is 101 years old) To put it very lightly, we have one catastrophic mess on our hands here. I am a first time home owner, knowing nothing about how the process of something like this goes. After contacting my insurance, I learned that the majority of our damages are not covered because it was a raccoon that caused it. That’s when true fear of that we are looking at here set in deep for me. The Servpro technicians came very promptly to my home, was on time, both looked very professional and greeted me like they already knew me. Just the initial meeting of these guys helped to lower my anxiety a bit. I explained the situation to them, what happened and was very honest about how scared I am about everything from what the processes are, to how in the world am I going to afford this being completely unprepared for a sizable fix. Randy and Gus were so easy to talk to. They took so much care in explaining everything to me in a way that I can understand, it truly assured me that everything is going to be ok. They first assessed my entryway and then went to the basement for that assessment. I was surprised (in a good way!) at the time they spent down there. They didn’t just run down there, take a quick peek and then leave. They spent around 30 minutes actually assessing the problems we have. When they came back up I was on edge expecting to hear an astronomical amount of money that this is going to cost. Instead, the quote that I received was very reasonable. They even suggested ways that I would be able to afford this easier such as informing me of certain grants and programs that might available for me and my family. I had never thought about looking into something like that, and it may truly be my blessing in disguise. My anxieties over how all this will go has been substantially lessened by Randy and Gus. They listened to every single one of my concerns, answered every single one of my questions, and never once made me feel like I was asking anything stupid. They arrived very professionally, very clean cut looking and with the characteristics of a person who I would welcome into my home at any time. I believe that both of these men are a massive asset to Servpro and are A fantastic example as to how any workers entering your home should be and present themselves. Their communication and understanding are absolutely amazing. The repairs on my home have not began yet, but I know already that if this company employs people like these two men, then I have much less to worry about as far as the repair goes. I will update this review once all of the home renovation is complete. But currently I truly believe that this company may be my saving grace in what is a very difficult time.

Heathur Sawyer

Cortney and Aidan are so sweet, kind, acknowledgeable, and would recommend them to any and everyone. I love them!

Robin Williams

We had two sets of helpers for our unfortunate flooding of a bathroom and basement. Mike and Tina came and stayed all day removing damaged items and materials, measuring moisture, cleaning, and setting up dehumidifiers and fans for us. Aiden and Courtney came the next day to finish up and meet with our insurance agent. We have been well cared for.

Julie Fuchs

Courtney & Trey Very informative and easy to understand

Thelma Tj Pate

Aidan was fantastic and helped with every problem we could bring forward! Will ask for Aidan anytime in the future for any needs

Will Watson

Ora and Aiden came out and cleaned our dozer and company truck and did an outstanding job

Ricky Guinn

Randy and Aura came out to the house today. They did an amazing job at a difficult time. They were both professional and respectful. Randy was knowledgeable about the entire process and explained things in a clear and direct way. Aura also demonstrated professionalism, courteousness, and respect. I would definitely recommend them if you are in the area and need any of the services they provide.

Terry

I live in apartment 5b and my neighbor had a water heater leak flooding her apartment and the water going into mine. Aura and Austin worked and all night removing water and trash out, they are very hard workers and very kind.

Carla Smith

About Us

SERVPRO of Johnson City and Washington County understands the stress and worry that comes with a 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."

SERVPRO of Johnson City and Washington County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Johnson City and Washington County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Johnson City and Washington County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 808 commercial business decision-makers and 1,046 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: April 2024 and Decision Analyst: April 2024
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