You flushed, and the shower drain in the basement started gurgling. Minutes later, raw sewage was coming up through the floor drain and both toilets. This is Category 3 blackwater, loaded with bacteria and viruses, and it is not something to mop up with household cleaners.
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We are a referral line, not a contractor. Calls are routed to independent local pros around Columbus who handle biohazard sewage cleanup, not just clean-water leaks.
Expect Tyvek-style suits, respirators, and gloves. Contaminants stay in the work zone, not tracked through your home.
Containment walls and HEPA filtration keep sewage odors and particles from spreading through the house.
Each contractor carries independent licensing and insurance. Ask for proof before work begins, especially for biohazard work.
Pricing for each phase is written down and approved by you first.

Sewage cleanup follows a strict order: contain, remove, clean, disinfect, verify, then dry. Skipping a step can leave pathogens behind long after the smell is gone.

Sewage is pumped and vacuumed out with equipment reserved for contaminated water, then disposed of properly.
Anything porous that absorbed sewage, like carpet, drywall, and insulation, is removed and bagged.
Concrete, framing, and tile are cleaned and disinfected with EPA-registered products at the correct dwell time.
Air scrubbers and odor treatments clear the smell so it does not return once the area dries.
Some contractors use ATP surface testing to confirm cleaning worked. Then drying equipment runs until materials read dry.
Tell dispatch which drains are backing up and how far the sewage spread.
You will get an arrival time and safety reminders while the crew is on the way.
The pro sets up containment, assesses how far contamination reached, and gives you a written estimate before removal begins.
Sewage and damaged materials come out, everything is sanitized and dried, and you will be pointed to a plumber if the line needs work.
Stop using water and keep everyone away. Help can be on the way now.
Our main line backed up into the basement. They sealed it off, suited up, removed everything contaminated, and the smell was completely gone.
Carmen E.Main line backup, basementHonest about what had to be thrown away and why. I appreciated the explanation.
Steve R.Toilet overflow into finished roomI have little kids, so I was worried. They set up an air scrubber and plastic walls so nothing spread upstairs.
Jenna P.Sewage backup, family homeAfter cleanup, they suggested a camera inspection. Tree roots in the main line, now fixed.
Omar H.Recurring sewer backup

It is Category 3, meaning grossly contaminated. That category triggers full biohazard protocols.
It depends on the size of the backup and where it is. Small contained areas may be fine with containment in place. Large backups, or households with infants, elderly, or immune-compromised people, often warrant staying elsewhere.
A very small hard-surface spill can be cleaned with gloves, boots, and a disinfectant. If sewage reached carpet, drywall, or a large area, professional cleanup is the safer choice.
Often only with a sewer backup add-on. Your agent can tell you what your policy includes.
Common causes include tree roots in the main line, grease buildup, collapsed or bellied pipes, and municipal sewer overloads during heavy rain.
No. We connect you with independent local pros. Verify their license and insurance before work starts.

Independent sewage cleanup contractors in the network serve Columbus, OH and nearby zip codes like 43109 43026 43054 43228 43220 43221 43222 43223 43224 43227 43213 43212 43215 43214 43217 43219 43218 43002 43004 43068 43081 43085 43240 43229 43235 43232 43231 43230 43119 43110 43017 43016 43137 43211 43210 43202 43203 43201 43206 43207 43204 43205 43209 43236 43251 43260 43266 43268 43270 43271 43272 43279 43287 43291.
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