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24/7 response across Michigan
Sewage Backup & Category 3 Water Cleanup
Black water extraction, structural drying, and full decontamination after a sewage backup or flood.
A person answers — not a voicemail or an answering service
24/7Live dispatch, every day
~30 minTypical on-site response
16 yrsMichigan remediation
343Cities covered statewide
The situation
A sewage backup is classified as Category 3 black water. It carries E. coli, hepatitis A, and parasites, and every hour it sits the contamination spreads further into structure and the mold clock runs.
Why this is not a cleaning job
Michigan basements are especially vulnerable during heavy rain when combined sewers surcharge. Water wicks vertically into drywall and horizontally under flooring. Drying a space that was never decontaminated simply locks bacteria into the structure — which is why sewage work is remediation first and drying second.
The one question worth asking any contractor: do you remove contaminated porous material, or clean it in place? Removal is the difference between remediation and a job that fails two weeks later. We remove it.
How we handle sewage cleanup
The same documented process every time, whether it is a single room or an entire building.
Extract immediately
Contaminated water is removed with dedicated equipment that is never used on clean-water losses.
Remove porous material
Carpet, pad, and the lower section of affected drywall are cut out — porous material touched by Category 3 water cannot be salvaged.
Clean and disinfect
All surfaces are cleaned then treated with EPA-registered antimicrobial at labeled dwell time.
Structural drying
Commercial dehumidification and air movement, monitored daily to documented moisture targets.
Mold prevention
Antimicrobial treatment applied before any rebuild to prevent secondary growth.
Document for insurance
Daily moisture logs and photographs written to carrier standards.
What you get with us
We answer, and we come out
Every call reaches a person on our team at any hour. We dispatch immediately and typically reach addresses in our service area within 30 minutes.
Certified and documented
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 trained. Every job ends with verification testing and a written report you keep for insurance, compliance, or disclosure.
Insurance billed directly
We bill homeowners and commercial insurance directly. Our estimates are written to carrier standards, so they get approved without argument and you are not paying while a claim is open.
Discreet by default
Unmarked vehicles and plain uniforms. No signage, no logos, no conversation with neighbors. Your situation stays yours.
Removed, not painted over
Contaminated porous material comes out. We do not clean and seal saturated subfloor and call it finished — that is why our odor results hold.
Handled with care
Our technicians are trained to work around families. We take direction from one point of contact and never ask you to look at or handle anything.
Sewage Cleanup — questions we get asked
Is sewage backup covered by insurance?
Only if you carry a sewer and drain backup endorsement — it is not included in a standard homeowners policy by default. Many Michigan homeowners do carry it. We will check your declarations page with you and bill the carrier directly if coverage applies.
Can I clean up a small sewage backup myself?
We do not recommend it. Category 3 water carries pathogens that cause serious illness, and the contamination reaches further into structure than it appears. If any porous material was touched, it needs to come out.
How long does drying take?
Typically three to five days with daily monitoring. We dry to documented moisture targets rather than to a fixed schedule.
Do you handle the rebuild?
Yes, we coordinate flooring, drywall, and finish work so you are not managing multiple contractors.
Sewage Cleanup near you
We cover 343 Michigan cities. These are our highest-volume areas for this service.
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