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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 River Oaks

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(346) 572-4588
4.9
(69 reviews)

Service Areas

Houston, TX | River Oaks, TX | West University Place, TX

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 River Oaks 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

Excellent service! Keep up the good work SERVPRO!

Kenneth S.
Sealy

The crews were highly remarkable and insightful as well as courteous, professional and empathetic to our needs. I would highly recommend them to anybody in need of mitigation services

Anjali
Sugar land

Great guys! Many thanks to SERVPRO for helping me deal with awful situation.

Daniel S.
Sugar Land

The guys at SERVPRO were great and I couldn't have been more pleased with their work.

Janet T.
Sugar Land

Great team of people, on time, and very professional

Keith
Missouri City

Eric was professional, expert, courteous, and knowledgeable. He went beyond the call of duty to help me understand the insurance process since this was my first claim. Oscar was very professional and helped me understand that it was not possible to save my laminate wood floor. I was hoping it could be sanded to save it. Isaiah did most of the water remediation work. Isaiah was a hard worker, courteous, and an expert at cutting out wood floor and baseboards and very polite. I can highly recommend SERVPRO for excellent work!

Rebecca S.
Houston

We had a giant water leak in our basement that needed to be taken care of by professionals. I called SERVPRO and someone came to look at the damages. They were removing water quickly after. They worked all day to clean it up and start drying the floors. 

Carly T.
Houston

SERVPRO of River Oaks was extremely responsive when I alerted them about water leak in our damage. We have an immunocompromised child and they made sure that no mold was spread around the house. Thank you!

Jennifer G.
Houston

SERVPRO was very accommodating in rescheduling around our work schedules. The staff always provided excellent customer service and was a pleasure to deal with.

Kerry
Katy

Excellent service! Keep up the good work SERVPRO!

Kenneth S.
Sealy

The crews were highly remarkable and insightful as well as courteous, professional and empathetic to our needs. I would highly recommend them to anybody in need of mitigation services

Anjali
Sugar land

Great guys! Many thanks to SERVPRO for helping me deal with awful situation.

Daniel S.
Sugar Land

The guys at SERVPRO were great and I couldn't have been more pleased with their work.

Janet T.
Sugar Land

Great team of people, on time, and very professional

Keith
Missouri City

Eric was professional, expert, courteous, and knowledgeable. He went beyond the call of duty to help me understand the insurance process since this was my first claim. Oscar was very professional and helped me understand that it was not possible to save my laminate wood floor. I was hoping it could be sanded to save it. Isaiah did most of the water remediation work. Isaiah was a hard worker, courteous, and an expert at cutting out wood floor and baseboards and very polite. I can highly recommend SERVPRO for excellent work!

Rebecca S.
Houston

We had a giant water leak in our basement that needed to be taken care of by professionals. I called SERVPRO and someone came to look at the damages. They were removing water quickly after. They worked all day to clean it up and start drying the floors. 

Carly T.
Houston

SERVPRO of River Oaks was extremely responsive when I alerted them about water leak in our damage. We have an immunocompromised child and they made sure that no mold was spread around the house. Thank you!

Jennifer G.
Houston

SERVPRO was very accommodating in rescheduling around our work schedules. The staff always provided excellent customer service and was a pleasure to deal with.

Kerry
Katy

About Us

Restoration Services You Can Trust

SERVPRO of River Oaks 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 River Oaks specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage and can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business. We service the greater Houston area and River Oaks, and West University Place.

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 River Oaks.

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

Derek & Gabrielle Shaw, Susan & Randy Meacham
Derek & Gabrielle Shaw, Susan & Randy Meacham
Owners of SERVPRO of River Oaks

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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.