We treat every sewage call in Somerville, MA as a biohazard situation from the first minute, because that's exactly what it is. A DIY approach to sewage cleanup puts household members at real risk of exposure.
Containment goes up immediately to keep contaminated water from spreading to unaffected areas of the property.

Every technician entering a Somerville, MA sewage job wears full PPE — no shortcuts, regardless of how minor the backup looks.
Our Somerville, MA disinfection process uses compliant, registered products rather than generic household cleaner.
We document disposal of contaminated materials to keep the process compliant and traceable.
We prioritize protecting occupants of the Somerville, MA property over speed, given the health risk involved.
Here's the full scope of a Somerville sewage backup response.

We contain the affected zone before extraction begins to prevent spread.
Every technician on-site wears full protective gear rated for blackwater exposure.
We document and dispose of contaminated materials in compliance with local regulations.
Affected surfaces receive EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment rated for blackwater contamination.
Air scrubbers and odor-neutralizing treatment address both smell and airborne pathogen concerns.
Air quality sign-off happens before we consider the job complete.
We ask enough to confirm this is a sewage-related call and prepare accordingly.
A biohazard-trained technician arrives with full PPE and containment materials already loaded.
We assess contamination scope and provide a written estimate before cleanup begins.
The file doesn't close until pathogen and odor control are confirmed complete.

"They treated our sewage backup like the serious situation it was, full suits and everything, not a quick mop job." — Wanda C.
"Appreciated that they explained exactly what would need to be thrown away and why, rather than just guessing." — Desmond K.
"The smell was completely gone by the time they finished, not just masked with an air freshener." — Alina M.
Yes, sewage is Category 3 blackwater and carries bacteria and pathogens that require full PPE and specialized disinfection.
Porous materials that contacted blackwater usually need to be removed and disposed of, since they can't be fully disinfected.
Compliant, registered products are standard on every sewage job.
Post-cleanup verification confirms the space is safe for reoccupation.
We recommend checking your specific policy, and we'll support the claim with proper documentation either way.
We recommend calling right away rather than attempting any cleanup yourself given the biohazard involved.
Somerville is within our core sewage cleanup response zone.

Speak directly with our sewage response team.
Call +1-844-578-1604