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After our sewage damage cleanup, you’re not just looking at clean surfaces—you’re getting a genuinely safe environment. We eliminate the bacteria, viruses, and toxic contaminants that can make you sick for months after a backup.
Your East Side home returns to a place where you can breathe easily, walk barefoot, and let your kids play without worry. No lingering odors, no hidden moisture causing mold, no dangerous pathogens lurking in corners.
The difference is thorough decontamination, not just surface cleaning. While others might leave behind microscopic threats, we test air quality and moisture levels to ensure your property meets strict safety standards before we’re done.
Flood Guys Restoration has been cleaning up sewage disasters across East Side Milwaukee for years. We know which neighborhoods get hit hardest when storms overwhelm the aging sewer systems, and we understand how Lake Michigan’s proximity affects drainage patterns.
Our team responds to East Side properties within the hour, equipped with hospital-grade disinfectants and industrial drying equipment. We’re IICRC-certified and trained in the latest biohazard cleanup protocols.
When your neighbors face sewage emergencies, they call us because we combine fast response with thorough decontamination. We’ve seen what happens when sewage cleanup is done wrong—and we make sure it’s done right the first time.
We start by assessing the contamination spread and establishing containment barriers—no cross-contamination to clean areas of your home. Then comes immediate extraction of all sewage and contaminated water using specialized pumps designed for hazardous waste.
Next, we remove any materials that can’t be properly decontaminated. Carpet padding, drywall, and insulation that absorbed sewage get removed and disposed of safely. What remains gets treated with EPA-approved antimicrobial solutions that kill dangerous pathogens.
The final phase involves industrial drying, air scrubbing, and testing. We use moisture meters and air quality monitors to verify your property is completely safe. You get documentation showing bacteria levels are within safe ranges before we consider the job complete.
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Our sewage damage cleanup covers immediate water extraction, contaminated material removal, complete disinfection, odor elimination, and structural drying. You also get air quality testing and final safety verification.
East Side’s older infrastructure makes properties especially vulnerable during heavy rains. The area’s combined sewer systems can back up into basements when overwhelmed, creating Category 3 water damage that requires specialized handling.
We coordinate directly with your insurance company, providing the detailed documentation adjusters need. Most East Side homeowners discover their sudden sewage backups are covered when handled by certified professionals who follow proper protocols and provide thorough documentation.
You have hours, not days, before sewage damage becomes a serious health threat. Every hour that passes allows bacteria to multiply and contamination to spread deeper into building materials.
In East Side’s humid climate near Lake Michigan, mold starts growing within 24-48 hours in sewage-contaminated areas. The toxic gases sewage produces—like hydrogen sulfide—also become more concentrated over time, creating respiratory hazards.
That’s why we provide true 24/7 emergency response. When you call at 2 AM, you reach our crew, not an answering service. We arrive equipped to immediately contain the contamination and begin extraction, because waiting until morning could mean the difference between cleanup and complete reconstruction.
Sewage carries E. coli, Salmonella, hepatitis, and other dangerous pathogens that cause serious illness through skin contact, inhalation, or accidental ingestion. Even walking through contaminated areas can expose you to bacteria that enter through small cuts or get tracked to clean areas.
The toxic gases sewage produces—hydrogen sulfide and methane—can cause immediate symptoms like headaches, nausea, and breathing problems. Long-term exposure can damage your lungs and nervous system.
Children, elderly family members, and anyone with compromised immune systems face the highest risks. Professional cleanup eliminates these hazards through proper containment, specialized disinfectants, and air purification systems that remove both biological and chemical contaminants from your East Side property.
Most East Side homeowners have coverage for sudden sewage backups caused by sewer line breaks, sump pump failures, or system overflows during storms. The key word is “sudden”—gradual damage from ongoing leaks typically isn’t covered.
Your coverage depends on whether the backup originated from your property’s plumbing or the city’s sewer system. Many policies also have specific sewage backup riders that provide additional protection beyond standard water damage coverage.
We work directly with insurance adjusters who handle East Side claims regularly. Our detailed documentation—including moisture readings, contamination testing, and photo evidence—helps ensure you receive full coverage for necessary cleanup and restoration work.
Sewage cleanup requires specialized equipment and training that most homeowners don’t have access to. The protective gear alone—including respirators, hazmat suits, and chemical-resistant gloves—costs hundreds of dollars for a single use.
More importantly, household cleaners and bleach solutions aren’t strong enough to eliminate dangerous pathogens in sewage. We use hospital-grade antimicrobial treatments and air scrubbers that remove both surface contamination and airborne pathogens.
DIY attempts often miss hidden contamination in wall cavities, under flooring, and in HVAC systems. This leads to mold growth, persistent odors, and ongoing health risks that can affect your family for months. Insurance companies also prefer certified professionals because improper cleanup can void coverage for future damage.
Most East Side sewage cleanups take 3-7 days from emergency response to final clearance testing. Small backups affecting single rooms might be completed in 2-3 days, while basement flooding typically requires 5-7 days of intensive work.
The timeline can’t be rushed because proper decontamination and drying take time. We use moisture meters and air quality monitors to ensure everything meets safety standards before reconstruction begins. Cutting corners on drying time leads to mold problems later.
We coordinate our work to minimize disruption to your routine. While extraction and initial cleaning happen quickly, the drying and monitoring phases allow you to stay elsewhere if needed. We provide daily updates on progress and any timeline adjustments based on moisture readings and contamination levels.
Get everyone out of the contaminated area immediately—including pets. Sewage produces toxic gases that can cause respiratory problems, especially in enclosed spaces like basements where many East Side backups occur.
Turn off electricity to affected areas from your main panel if you can do so safely. Never enter standing water near electrical outlets or appliances. Don’t try to clean anything yourself or use regular household products, which can actually make contamination worse.
Call us immediately for emergency response—we’re available 24/7 specifically for these situations. While waiting for our arrival, take photos from a safe distance for insurance documentation, but don’t enter contaminated areas. The faster we can begin containment and extraction, the less damage you’ll face overall.
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