Specialized cleanup and restoration after sewage backups, contaminated water and drain-related flooding in Toronto and the GTA.
Call (647) 559-1203A sewage backup can introduce contaminated water into a basement, bathroom, utility room or other part of a property. Because the water can contain contaminants, cleanup requires more than ordinary water extraction.
The source of the backup should be addressed where possible, affected materials should be assessed, and contaminated areas should be cleaned and handled according to the condition of the water and the materials involved.
The exact work depends on the source, affected area and level of contamination.
Identify the affected areas and determine the source and condition of the water.
Remove standing contaminated water using appropriate extraction equipment and procedures.
Determine which porous or damaged materials may require removal rather than simple surface cleaning.
Clean affected areas using procedures appropriate to the contamination involved.
Dry remaining moisture in affected building materials to help prevent ongoing moisture problems.
Complete necessary repairs and restoration after cleanup and drying work.
Sewage cleanup can be part of a larger flood loss. See water extraction for standing water removal, structural drying for remaining moisture, and mould remediation if moisture has contributed to mould growth.
Sewage water is generally treated as highly contaminated water. The response may involve additional safety, containment, removal, cleaning and sanitation procedures compared with a clean water leak.
If the property has also suffered structural water damage, our structural drying service can address remaining moisture after extraction.
