Sewage Backup Cleanup in Skagit Valley and Northwest Washington

• Keep children and pets out of the affected area.
• Stop using sinks, toilets, showers and the washing machine. Every drain you use can push more sewage back into the house.
• Don't walk through sewage or try to mop it up yourself.
• Stay out of standing water near outlets, cords or appliances.
• If it's safe, take photos from a dry spot for your records.

A plumber or septic company clears the blockage or repairs the line. We handle the cleanup, drying and repairs to your home.

The IICRC, the industry's standards body, classifies sewage as Category 3 water. It carries bacteria and other contaminants that soak into porous materials. That changes how the job is done:

• Crews work in protective equipment, and the work area is contained so contamination doesn't spread to clean rooms.
• Porous materials that sewage has soaked, like carpet and pad, drywall and insulation, are removed and bagged rather than dried in place.
• Hard surfaces and framing are cleaned and treated before drying starts.
• Moisture readings confirm the structure is dry before repairs begin.

1. Assess. We find where the sewage traveled, including under flooring and into wall cavities, and explain the scope before work starts.
2. Contain and extract. We set up containment, remove standing sewage and remove affected porous materials.
3. Clean and treat. Remaining surfaces and framing are cleaned and treated with an antimicrobial.
4. Dry. Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the structure, checked with moisture readings.
5. Repair. We put back the drywall, insulation, flooring, trim and paint, so you deal with one company start to finish.

• Main sewer line blockages from roots or grease
• Toilet overflows that run through the floor to the ceiling below
• Septic systems backing up after heavy rain, common in rural Skagit and Whatcom County
• Basement floor drains backing up during river flooding
• Crawlspaces where a broken drain line has been leaking unseen

We document sewage jobs with photos, moisture readings, a scope of work and Xactimate estimates when applicable, and we can share them with your adjuster. Coverage for sewer backup depends on your policy, and your insurer decides it. Ask your agent whether you have sewer or water backup coverage.