1. Safety check and containment
The crew checks for electrical and slip hazards, puts on protective equipment and seals off the affected area so sewage does not spread.
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA · Richmond County
Is there raw sewage on the floor in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)? Keep everyone out and call (877) 812-4220. Crews in protective gear pump out and remove the sewage, tear out contaminated drywall and carpet, and disinfect what remains.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Raw sewage cleanup means pumping or scooping out wastewater from toilets, drains and sewer pipes, removing materials that absorbed it, and sanitizing what is left. It differs from ordinary cleaning because the liquid itself is the hazard.
Are you a property owner, tenant, landlord or manager in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA? Call Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Biohazard Cleanup Help for sewage backup cleanup in Richmond County at any hour. Crews contain the area first so contamination does not travel to your clean rooms.
About 49% of households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) rent, so sewage backups often involve a landlord, a property manager and a tenant at once. Clear documentation of the cleanup helps everyone. Many homes in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), about 50%, date from before 1980. Older plumbing is a common source of backups, and older flooring and trim soak up sewage deeply.
What sewage & biohazard cleanup covers:
The crew checks for electrical and slip hazards, puts on protective equipment and seals off the affected area so sewage does not spread.
Standing sewage is pumped or scooped out, and the contaminated area is mapped to see how far the liquid traveled.
Liquid is removed first, then anything that cannot be cleaned, such as soaked flooring and wall board.
Disinfectant is applied to every affected surface, the space is dried and aired out, and the crew inspects the finished work.
Sewage & biohazard cleanup in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA typically costs $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Commercial sites can cost more or less depending on access, hours and how much of the building has to stay in use during cleanup.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Category 3 sewage | $7.50 - $7.50 per square foot |
| Category 3 sewage | $2,500 - $10,000 |
| Typical project | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Published span | $1,500 - $8,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, Fixr, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, not a price for any specific Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) property. Price drivers include square footage affected, category of water, porous materials that must be removed, drying time. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Often only with an added endorsement. Many standard policies treat sewer or drain backup separately from sudden water damage. Call your insurer before cleanup begins, take photos and keep receipts, and ask what they need to see.
Keep everyone out of the area, including pets, and stop using sinks, tubs and toilets that feed the pipe. Turn off power to wet areas only if it is safe. Then call a cleanup team and your insurer, and take photos before anything is moved.
If the cleanup missed contaminated materials, germs and odor can linger. That is why crews remove porous materials, disinfect every surface they touched and inspect the work. Thorough removal is what lowers the risk.
Yes. Raw sewage is Category 3 contamination and can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. That is why cleanup crews wear protective gear and remove porous materials instead of just drying them.
If sewage is still coming up, a plumber may need to stop the source. If sewage is already on the floor, a cleanup team can start containing it at once. Many property owners call both, and it does not matter much which is first. Sewer backup companies and plumbers often work one after the other on the same job.
Keep people and pets out, turn off power if water is near outlets, and avoid touching the sewage. Safe cleanup needs protective gear, extraction, removal of soaked materials and disinfection. For anything more than a small spill, a cleanup company is the safer choice.
A cleanup team can start with a safe plan as soon as you call.
Call (877) 812-4220