Sewer Backup Cleanup in Englewood, CO
Sewage coming up through a basement floor drain is Category 3 water from the first minute. The mitigation team contains the area, removes what it touched, disinfects with an EPA-registered antimicrobial and dries the structure.
(888) 532-8620Drain backing up? Call for cleanup- Category 3 protocol
- Containment and HEPA
- EPA-registered antimicrobial
What to do when sewage backs up
- Stop using water in the house: no flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher until the line is cleared.
- Keep children and pets out of the basement and away from the wet area.
- Do not touch the water or wet items with bare hands, and do not run a household vacuum on it.
- Photograph the drain, the water and the damage before cleanup starts.
- Call a plumber to clear the line and the mitigation team to clean up.
How sewer backup cleanup is handled right
Containment first
Plastic containment and negative air with HEPA air scrubbers keep contaminated dust out of the rest of the house.
Full PPE
The crew works in suits, gloves, boots and respirators, and bags removed material inside the containment.
Removal above the line
Porous materials are cut out above the highest point the sewage reached, then surfaces are cleaned and treated.
What does sewer backup cleanup cost in Englewood, CO?
In Englewood, CO, sewer backup cleanup typically runs $2,500 to $12,000, before the plumbing repair. The price follows the square footage, how much finished material the sewage touched and how long it sat.
For a closer planning number, run the water damage cost calculator. The restoration contractor who responds sets the real scope after the walkthrough and the moisture map.
How sewer backup cleanup is handled in Englewood
- 01
Contain and protect
The mitigation team sets containment and HEPA air scrubbers and suits up in full PPE.
- 02
Remove the waste
Sewage is pumped and extracted, and porous materials it touched are cut out and bagged.
- 03
Clean and treat
Hard surfaces are cleaned and treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial at its dwell time.
- 04
Dry and verify
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the structure, with readings logged until it reaches the goal.
Why Englewood basements back up
Much of Englewood sits on sewer laterals laid when the houses went up, between the 1920s and the 1960s. Those laterals are often clay tile or cast iron, and the city's big old street trees send roots into the joints. The pipe narrows year by year until a heavy load of laundry or a holiday of houseguests pushes waste back up the lowest opening in the house, which is usually the basement floor drain.
- Clay tile joints open up and let roots in
- Cast iron corrodes from the inside and scales shut
- Grease and wipes snag on roots and build a plug
- Heavy summer storms can overload the city system and push water back toward homes
What the cleanup involves
A plumber clears or repairs the line; the mitigation team handles everything the sewage touched. That means containment, extraction, removing carpet, pad and drywall above the high point of the water, cleaning the slab and framing, treating with an EPA-registered antimicrobial at its label dwell time, and drying. Belongings that are porous and soaked, such as upholstered furniture, mattresses and cardboard, are usually discarded and photographed first for the claim.
Preventing the next one
A camera inspection of the lateral shows roots, bellies and cracks. A backwater valve on the main line stops sewage from coming back into the house. The OSHA flood cleanup page lists the protective gear sewage work calls for, and the EPA list of registered disinfectants explains what an EPA-registered product is. For a quick read on your own home, try the sewer backup risk check, and see basement flooding cleanup for clean-water basement losses.
Other water damage services in Englewood
Water damage help across Englewood, CO
The Englewood restoration crew covers every Englewood neighborhood from Downtown and South Broadway to Arapahoe Acres and Kent Place, plus Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and Centennial next door.
ZIP codes 80110, 80111, 80112, 80113, 80150, 80151 and 80155.
See every Englewood area coveredSewer backup cleanup questions
Can I clean up a small sewer backup myself?
A small, contained spill on bare concrete can be cleaned with protective gear and a disinfectant. Anything that reached carpet, drywall or a finished room needs porous materials removed and the area treated, which is professional work.
Who is responsible for the sewer lateral?
In most Colorado cities, the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the main in the street. The city handles the main. A plumber can camera the line to show where the blockage is.
Is sewer backup covered by homeowners insurance?
Many policies exclude sewer backup unless a water backup endorsement was added. Coverage depends on your policy, so it is worth checking with your own insurer before cleanup costs add up.
Is it safe to stay in the house?
Usually yes, if the backup is confined to the basement, the area is closed off and containment is set. Anyone with a weak immune system should stay away from the affected area.
How long does sewage cleanup take?
Removal and cleaning usually take one to two days. Drying afterward usually runs three to five days, depending on how much of the structure was wet.
What is a backwater valve?
A backwater valve is a one-way valve on the sewer line that lets waste leave the house but closes when sewage tries to flow back in. A plumber installs it, and it is one of the best defenses for a basement with a floor drain.
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