Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
Sewage backups and biohazard contamination carry real health risk and require handling as regulated waste, not just a cleanup job. We contain, remove, disinfect, and dispose of contaminated material to the correct standard.
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
Category 3 (black) water — sewage backups, flooding that's picked up contaminants, and other biohazard situations — is a different job from standard water damage. It's handled as a health hazard from the first step, not treated as regular cleanup with extra caution added later.
How We Handle It
- Full containment — the affected area is sealed off from the rest of the structure
- Removal of contaminated material — porous materials that contacted sewage (carpet, pad, drywall, insulation) are removed and disposed of as regulated waste, not dried and reused
- Disinfection — hospital-grade antimicrobial treatment on all affected surfaces and structure
- Deodorization — odor from sewage and biological contamination is treated, not masked
- Proper disposal — contaminated material is bagged and disposed of per health and environmental regulations, with documentation available
Situations We Respond To
- Sewage backups and sewer line failures
- Toilet and plumbing overflow contamination
- Flood water that has picked up outdoor contaminants
- Other biohazard cleanup situations requiring PPE-level handling
Crews Trained and Equipped for the Risk
This work requires respirators, full-body PPE, and disposal protocols beyond standard water mitigation. Our crews are equipped and trained specifically for Category 3 and biohazard response, not general water damage work stretched to cover it.
National 24/7 dispatch. Call 844-967-5247 or email josh@contractorschoiceagency.com for immediate response.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sewage backup water damage handled differently from a normal leak?
Yes — significantly. Sewage is Category 3 (black) water, meaning contaminated porous materials are removed and disposed of rather than dried and kept. Crews use full PPE and hospital-grade disinfection throughout.
Can you document the cleanup for insurance or health department purposes?
Yes. We photograph, log, and document the containment, removal, and disinfection process, which supports both insurance claims and any compliance or health department requirements.