A burst pipe is one thing, but a sewage backup is an unfortunate event that will ruin your entire week and then some. Not only must you face water damage and the risk of mold growth, but there’s the contamination of raw sewage.
You should not clean up a sewage backup yourself. The raw sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites and germs of all types. Let the local restoration team handle the mess.
Your plumbing system can be quite fickle. The complex network of pipes, designed to remove waste, can sometimes become clogged and back up into the bathroom. A sewage backup, even a minor one, may be caused by the following:
A sewage backup may quickly and easily lead to disease, destruction if your home and property, and electrical malfunctions throughout. As such, immediate cleanup is a must. Even if you have experience with such a situation, it’s best to call a local restoration company for sewage cleanup.Their process involves:
In the event of a sewage backup, please do not hesitate to call Restoration 1 of Greater Minneapolis. You can reach us 24/7 by calling 612-268-1961!
David Tynes is the general manager of Restoration of Greater Minneapolis. David has years of experience in home and commercial restoration, and he is certified as a restoration professional by the IICRC.