Cleaning up After Sewer Damage

12/11/2019 (Permalink)

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Discovering you have a flood in your home is bad enough, but if it involves sewage, you have an even bigger problem on your hands. This type of water damage requires the expert assistance of a professional. Because sewer water will contain hazardous waste, you want to leave the sewer cleanup to a company that specializes in flood remediation. The crew will follow effective steps to make your home safe once again.

What Can You Do?

You may be able to tackle smaller floods in your Rockford, MN, home. When it comes to a sewer backup, however, there are too many health risks. If sewage issues bring water into your house, make sure you do the following:

• Turn off the main power to your home.
  
• Stay away from any water.
  
• Evacuate your home.
  
• Call your insurance company, city utility services and a reputable sewage cleanup company.
  
  

Get Rid of the Water

The flood cleanup team will start by evaluating the water damage. The crew has the necessary safety equipment to come in contact with the sewage. Technicians will repair any sewer line breaks and will begin to pump out and extract all water from your house.

Drying

It's not enough to get all the water out of your house. Sewer cleanup teams will next get industrial-strength fans to thoroughly dry the area. The crew will also use dehumidifiers to keep out any mold growth.

Sanitizing

Once there is no moisture left behind from the flood, the cleanup company will sanitize and clean the affected space. The team will use powerful chemicals to kill any fungi or harmful materials. Even a flooded toilet could introduce dangerous bacteria.
Sewer cleanup is essential if black water gets into your house. This potentially deadly water can infiltrate your living space through a backed-up or broken sewer line. Make sure you contact a flood removal company right away.