1. Assessment of the spill
A cleanup technician looks at where the sewage came from, which rooms it reached and which materials it touched.
Security-Widefield, CO · El Paso County
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup in Security-Widefield, CO
Dealing with a sewer backup in Security-Widefield, CO? Call (877) 812-4220, day or night. You get sewage cleanup, removal of soaked carpet and insulation, and disinfection of floors and walls.
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Professional Sewage Cleanup for Security-Widefield Properties
Sewage cleanup is the removal of raw sewage and everything it soaked into, followed by cleaning and disinfection of the affected area. Because sewage carries bacteria and viruses, it is handled as a biohazard.
Need residential or commercial sewage cleanup in Security-Widefield or nearby parts of El Paso County? Call Security-Widefield Biohazard Cleanup Help for help in your basement, crawl space, garage, restroom, kitchen or utility room, wherever wastewater has spread.
Security-Widefield averages about 16 inches of rain a year. Backups here usually come from blockages, roots or broken pipes rather than storms, but the cleanup is the same. About 48% of homes in Security-Widefield were built before 1980, and older clay or cast iron sewer pipes crack and clog with roots over time.
The work often covers:
- Spot checks of the affected area and documentation for insurers and landlords
- Containment and negative air to keep contamination out of unaffected rooms
- Tear-out of sewage-soaked carpet, padding, drywall, baseboards and insulation
- Cleanup after toilet, tub, shower and floor drain overflows
- Septic tank and lift station overflow cleanup inside and around buildings
How Sewage Cleanup Works in Security-Widefield, CO
2. Pump and remove
Wastewater is taken out of the building, and standing liquid in crawl spaces or low corners is cleared.
3. Removal of porous materials
Carpet, padding, drywall and insulation that soaked up sewage are cut out, bagged and hauled away as contaminated waste.
4. Sanitizing and deodorizing
Remaining surfaces are washed and disinfected, and odor is removed at its source rather than covered up.
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup Cost in Security-Widefield, CO
Sewage & biohazard cleanup in Security-Widefield, CO typically costs $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Odor treatment, air movement and drying needs vary by building. A closed-up space with ducted air may need extra steps to clear the smell.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Category 3 sewage | $2,500 - $10,000 |
| Typical project | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Category 3 sewage | $7.50 - $7.50 per square foot |
| Published span | $1,500 - $8,000 |
Published ranges only (Bob Vila, Fixr, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide); every sewage & biohazard cleanup job in Security-Widefield is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include square footage affected, category of water, porous materials that must be removed, drying time. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
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Sewage Cleanup Frequently Asked Questions in Security-Widefield, CO
Who pays for sewage cleanup, the landlord or the tenant?
It depends on the cause, the lease and local law. A landlord's policy may cover the building, while a renter's policy may cover belongings. If the blockage was in a public sewer main, the city or utility may be responsible for the repair.
Do sewage cleanup companies handle commercial properties?
Yes. Commercial sewage cleanup in restaurants, offices, shops and apartment buildings follows the same biohazard steps, with added attention to keeping part of the building usable and to documentation for managers and insurers.
What are the signs of a sewage leak?
Watch for a rotten-egg or sewer smell, wet spots or stains on floors and walls, unusually green grass over a pipe, and multiple drains backing up at the same time. If any of these show up, keep people away from the area and have the cause checked.
How do I know if sewage is leaking under my house?
Common signs include a sewer smell in the yard or crawl space, soft or damp ground near the foundation, gurgling drains and slow drains in several fixtures at once. A plumber can confirm the leak. Once it is found, a cleanup team can take care of the contaminated soil, materials and odor.
Is a sewage backup a biohazard?
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.
What if the sewage came from a septic tank?
A septic overflow is cleaned as raw sewage, both inside any affected building and on nearby ground. Contaminated soil, materials and surfaces are handled and disinfected. A septic service may also need to empty or repair the tank.
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Raw sewage on the floor in Security-Widefield, CO?
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