Sewage Damage in Cecil County

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

After the sewer line broke in a local Elkton home, we were called out to perform mitigation services for the contaminated water and repair the damages.  The sewage had affected a substantial amount of the affected areas.  A flood cut was needed in order to fully extract all of the sewage water and dry the structure. 

Flood cuts involve removing the drywall up to a higher level than the portion of the wall where the water or sewage damage stopped.  We remove this drywall in order to clearly look for signs of moisture or water issues that we couldn’t see otherwise, therefore eliminating water or mold issues in the future.  Flood cuts are also needed when sewage water is present, since this type of damage contains bacteria and other contaminants that can escape into the drywall and be harmful.

Once that was complete, we were then asked to complete the reconstruction portion of the damage.  This includes replacing and restoring the drywall, insulation and flooring of the structure.  We are currently performing those services for the homeowner in order to fully make this sewage disaster “Like it never even happened.”

When your home or business experiences sewage damage, it is critical to hire a certified restoration professional to handle the damages in order to avoid cross-contamination.  Our team properly contains the affected areas in order to prevent the risk of exposure of the bacteria that is present.  We also follow IICRC standards in disinfecting and restoring the property.  This includes utilizing our air movers to fully eliminate any moisture in the space and to help prevent mold growth.  We also properly dispose of damaged content, and complete odor deodorization services.

SERVPRO of Cecil County handles sewage damage in addition to other water damage and biohazard events.  Our professionals handle the entire project from cleaning to mitigating the issue, and we are here to help!