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Sewage damage isn’t just messy—it’s a direct threat to your health and property value. You need your space back to normal, without the lingering contamination, foul odors, or hidden dangers that amateur cleanup leaves behind.
Our professional sewage damage cleanup eliminates harmful bacteria, viruses, and pathogens completely. We don’t just clean the surface—we sanitize, decontaminate, and restore your property to a condition that’s actually safe for your family or business.
You get peace of mind knowing the job was done right the first time, with no corners cut and no health risks overlooked.
Flood Guys Restoration has been helping Merrill Park residents recover from sewage emergencies with the urgency and expertise these situations demand. We understand the unique challenges of older Milwaukee area properties and the financial pressures local families face.
We respond immediately because we know that in this neighborhood, every hour of delay means more damage and higher costs. We work directly with your insurance company to document everything properly and get you the coverage you deserve.
You’re not just getting a restoration company—you’re getting neighbors who understand what you’re going through and have the skills to fix it right.
First, we assess the full extent of contamination and set up containment barriers to prevent the sewage from spreading to clean areas of your property. Safety comes first—ours and yours.
Next, we extract all standing sewage water using powerful pumps and specialized equipment designed for Category 3 water removal. We don’t leave anything behind that could cause ongoing contamination.
Then comes the critical sanitization phase. We use industrial-grade disinfectants and cleaning agents to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and harmful pathogens from every affected surface. Our drying equipment removes all moisture to prevent mold growth, and we treat the area with professional deodorization to eliminate odors completely.
Finally, we restore any damaged materials and conduct a thorough inspection to ensure your property meets health and safety standards before we consider the job complete.
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Our sewage damage cleanup service includes everything from initial emergency response through complete property restoration. You get 24/7 availability, immediate containment, complete water extraction, thorough sanitization, moisture removal, odor elimination, and any necessary repairs.
In Merrill Park’s older housing stock, sewage backups often affect multiple areas due to shared plumbing systems and aging infrastructure. We handle these complex situations with the specialized equipment and expertise needed for complete decontamination.
We also provide detailed documentation for insurance claims, work directly with adjusters, and can coordinate with your plumber if ongoing repairs are needed. You get one point of contact for the entire restoration process, which means faster resolution and less stress during an already difficult time.
Call immediately—within the first hour if possible. Sewage contains dangerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites that become more hazardous the longer they remain in your property.
The contamination spreads quickly through porous materials like drywall, flooring, and insulation. What starts as a localized problem can become a whole-house contamination issue in just a few hours. Plus, the longer sewage sits, the more expensive the cleanup becomes because more materials need to be removed and replaced.
We’re available 24/7 specifically because sewage emergencies can’t wait for business hours. Even if it’s 2 AM on a weekend, we’ll respond immediately to contain the damage and start the cleanup process.
It depends on what caused the sewage backup, but many situations are covered if they’re sudden and unexpected. Sewer backups from municipal system failures, sudden pipe breaks, or storm-related flooding are often covered.
However, sewage backups caused by neglected maintenance, tree root intrusion that wasn’t addressed, or gradual deterioration typically aren’t covered. The key is proper documentation and working with someone who understands how to present the claim correctly.
We work directly with insurance adjusters and provide detailed documentation, photos, and reports that support your claim. We’ve helped many Merrill Park residents get full coverage for sewage cleanup and restoration when they thought they’d have to pay out of pocket.
Sewage is classified as Category 3 water—the most dangerous type of water contamination. It contains human waste, infectious pathogens, bacteria, viruses, and potentially toxic chemicals that require specialized handling and equipment.
Regular water damage cleanup focuses on drying and preventing mold. Sewage cleanup requires complete decontamination, specialized disposal of contaminated materials, and industrial-grade sanitization that kills all harmful microorganisms. The safety equipment, cleaning agents, and procedures are completely different.
Anyone handling sewage cleanup needs proper protective equipment, specialized training, and access to hospital-grade disinfectants. DIY cleanup or hiring an unqualified company puts your health at serious risk and often results in incomplete decontamination that causes ongoing problems.
Most sewage cleanup projects take 3-7 days depending on the extent of contamination and how quickly we can start the process. Emergency extraction and containment happen within hours of our arrival.
The sanitization and drying phase typically takes 2-4 days, depending on what materials were affected and the size of the contaminated area. If building materials like drywall or flooring need replacement, add another 2-3 days for restoration work.
Weather and humidity affect drying times, and older Merrill Park properties sometimes take longer due to dense building materials and limited ventilation. We monitor moisture levels continuously and won’t consider the job complete until everything meets safety standards, even if it takes an extra day or two.
It depends on the extent of contamination, but in most cases, you’ll need to relocate temporarily for your safety. Sewage contains airborne pathogens that can cause serious respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.
If the sewage damage is contained to one area like a basement or bathroom, and we can isolate that space completely, you might be able to stay in unaffected parts of your home. However, if the contamination has spread through HVAC systems or affected multiple rooms, temporary relocation is necessary.
We help coordinate temporary housing arrangements and work with your insurance company to cover additional living expenses when displacement is necessary. Your safety is more important than convenience, and we’ll be honest about whether it’s safe for you to stay or if you need to find alternative accommodations during cleanup.
First, evacuate the contaminated area immediately and keep everyone away, especially children and pets. Don’t try to clean anything yourself—sewage requires professional handling and protective equipment.
Turn off electricity to the affected area if you can do so safely from outside the contaminated space. Don’t touch electrical outlets or switches that may have been exposed to sewage water. If you’re not sure, leave the electricity alone and let us handle it.
Call us immediately for emergency response, then contact your insurance company to start a claim. Take photos from a safe distance if possible, but don’t enter the contaminated area. The most important thing is protecting your health while we handle the dangerous cleanup work.
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