Water Damage Sewage Cleanup

Sewage backups can cause significant damage and seriously disrupt your life. Get help cleaning up the mess and restoring your property so it is safe and healthy once again.

Sewage Cleanup in Nashville

What could be grosser than sewage water damage? Not much, but it has to be cleaned up, and you definitely need a water damage specialist to help.

Sewage cleanup is required especially if the sewage is classified as Category 3 water damage by the IICRC S500 Standard and Guideline for Water Damage. That means that most non-structural materials cannot be restored and must be removed and disposed of properly. In addition, anyone working in these conditions must be properly vaccinated and wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Rely on Tier Restoration for professional water damage sewage cleanup and gain peace of mind knowing it’s handled correctly and your property is restored back to a healthy environment.

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Tier Restoration works with all insurance companies and can help you navigate the claim process.

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We use third-party inspectors, advanced testing equipment, and detailed procedures to make sure all moisture is dried and treated.

What Are Special Considerations When Dealing With Sewage Cleanup?

There are many similarities in how sewage water damage and flood water damage are restored. However in sewage cleanup, containment must be set up around the contaminated area, including the path used for disposal. Negative air pressure must be maintained inside the containment area to prevent cross-contamination of bacteria.

All affected drywall, carpet and pad, wood floor covering, furniture, wood trim, kitchen base cabinets, built-in shelves, and any other porous or semi-porous material cannot be cleaned and must be discarded. What is remaining should be cleaned and treated with an anti-microbial solution as part of the sewage cleanup process.

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The Sewage Cleanup Process

Proper extraction is the first step in a sewage cleanup. A broad-based anti-microbial solution should be applied before, during and after a thorough extraction. We use a plant based anti-microbial solution formulated with thyme oil. It kills gram negative and gram positive bacteria without any chance of resistance being developed by the bacteria, is safe for the technicians during the remediation, and leaves no harmful residue for the occupants. The extracted effluent must be disposed properly into a sanitary system.
Any porous contents exposed to the sewage must be disposed of. High-value items may be able to be thoroughly cleaned and treated if tested afterward. As part of the sewage cleanup the remaining structure should be tested with an ATP meter to determine the presence of any remaining bacteria.As
All personnel involved in the sewage cleanup should be properly trained, vaccinated, and wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) like a Tyvek suit, water-proof boots and gloves, and a full face respirator with organic vapor cartridges.
After the remaining water in the structure has been thoroughly extracted, pressure washed and treated with an anti-microbial solution, drying equipment must be set up. A sewage cleanup project is complete and containment can be removed only after all salvaged material has been cleaned, treated, dried and tested.