FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS > SEWER BACK-UP QUESTIONS > Should I Cleanup Sewage Myself?
A "do-it-yourself" approach to sewage and septic cleanup is NOT encouraged. The sewage backup restoration process involves a series of steps, to be taken in a specific order, and that need to be done right the first time.
The sewage will need to be pumped out of the affected area and everything that was touched by the sewage needs to be considered contaminated. Carpeting, rugs, clothing, textiles, upholstery, mattresses and any other items that have come into contact with sewage-based flooding should be thrown away and replaced.
Mold appears even faster following cases of sewage flooding or backup. Mold aggravates the problem exponentially, increasing the difficulty of proper remediation, and adding an additional level of health risks since mold spores inhaled in large concentrations may prove extremely hazardous to your health.
Every surface touched by sewage will need to be cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized. This procedure may need to be repeated several times to make sure that all contaminants have been removed.
WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION COMPANY TO CLEANUP SEWAGE BACKUP?
The process required to clean up the a sewage problem and restore the property to its pre-loss state is simply beyond the ability of the average homeowner to undertake successfully.
Champion has both the personnel and the equipment necessary to repair the damage to your property caused by sewage backup, removing the sewage, treating the area properly, and returning your home to normal. In most cases, same day service is available and the job may be performed with minimal disruption to your family life.
Last updated on May 2, 2013 by Champion