Sewage backups are a health emergency. Our biohazard-certified team arrives within 60 minutes to contain, extract, and sanitize — protecting your family from dangerous pathogens.
Leave the affected area immediately. Do not touch or walk through sewage water. Turn off HVAC systems to prevent contamination spread. Do not eat food that contacted sewage water. Call Resto Experts at (901) 519-2580 — this is a biohazard emergency requiring immediate professional response.
The CDC classifies raw sewage as a Category 3 biohazard containing life-threatening pathogens including E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Hepatitis A virus, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. According to the EPA, approximately 850 billion gallons of untreated sewage enters U.S. structures annually through aging infrastructure. OSHA requires Level C or higher PPE (29 CFR 1910.120) for sewage exposure cleanup. The IICRC S500 Standard classifies all sewage backups as Category 3 (grossly contaminated) water, requiring the highest level of professional remediation. Children under 5 and adults over 65 face 3-5x higher hospitalization risk from sewage pathogen exposure per CDC data.
Our biohazard-certified team follows IICRC S500 Category 3 protocols and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER standards. We arrive in full Level C PPE to contain the affected area with negative air pressure. All contaminated water is extracted using equipment that prevents cross-contamination. Porous materials (carpet, drywall below the flood line, insulation) are removed per IICRC disposal guidelines. We apply EPA-registered hospital-grade antimicrobial treatment to all hard surfaces and deploy industrial-grade LGR dehumidifiers for structural drying. Final ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) testing and air quality clearance confirms the area meets safe re-occupancy thresholds.
Biohazard team arrives in full PPE within 60 minutes. Area is contained and secured.
Specialized equipment removes all contaminated water and solid waste.
Contaminated porous materials (carpet, drywall, insulation) are removed and disposed of properly.
Hospital-grade antimicrobial treatment applied to all surfaces. HEPA air scrubbing.
Replace removed materials and restore to pre-loss condition with clearance testing.
Costs vary by severity, extent of damage, and materials involved. Free estimates available — call (901) 519-2580
| Scope | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Small backup (bathroom) | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| Medium (basement/crawl) | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Large (multiple rooms) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Major (structural damage) | $15,000 – $25,000+ |
60-minute response · IICRC certified · Insurance assistance
Extremely dangerous. Raw sewage contains E. coli, Salmonella, Hepatitis A, Giardia, and other pathogens that can cause severe illness. Do not attempt cleanup yourself. Professional biohazard remediation with proper PPE and antimicrobial treatment is essential to protect your family's health.
Standard homeowners insurance typically does NOT cover sewage backups unless you have specific sewer/drain backup coverage as an add-on. Check your policy for this endorsement. Resto Experts helps document your claim and works with your insurance carrier regardless of coverage type.
Most residential sewage cleanup takes 2-5 days including extraction, sanitization, and drying. Severe cases involving structural damage or large areas may take longer. All contaminated materials must be removed and the area must pass clearance testing before re-occupancy.
No. Sewage cleanup requires biohazard-level personal protective equipment, specialized extraction equipment, and hospital-grade antimicrobials. The health risks of DIY sewage cleanup — including exposure to hepatitis, E. coli, and parasites — are too severe. Always call a certified biohazard remediation company.
