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Basements are prone to flooding, but most people are only prepared to deal with normal flooding of rainwater or a leaky pipe. So when your basement starts to flood with sewage, it’s time to take serious action. Raw sewage is dangerous, posing a health risk to the entire family as well as the damage it can do to your basement. If you have basement sewage, then it’s vital that you remedy the situation right away for the sake of your home, health….and basement.

If you need help with water in your basement, call Twin Home Experts at (877) 941-1640.

Basement sewage is when raw sewage backs up or spills into your basement. Raw sewage is what is flushed down your toilet, also including your shower water and what is rinsed down each sink. All the outgoing pipes in your home are sewage pipes that come together into a main sewage pipe that channels you’re wastewater into the city sewers. However, if the sewers back up or your pipes are damaged, there’s a possibility that raw sewage will wind up spilling into your basement.

This is a health hazard as well as a big mess and a risk of water damage in the basement on top of everything else. Basement sewage must be cleaned up immediately and the problem remedied before your home is safe.

Smelling sewage in your basement? We can help! Call (877) 941-1640.

Basement sewage most often happens when the sewer or the pipes to the sewer back up. When pipes back up, the wastewater starts to rise which pushes upward. Your basement, as the lowest room in your home, is the first outlet for backed-up sewage. It may come in through the floor drain or through downstairs drains and toilets. This can happen if there’s a major clog in your sewer line or if the sewers are so full (often of rainwater) that there is just no room and sewage starts to back up.

Basement sewage can also occur if one of your home sewer pipes breaks because of corrosion, electrolyzing, or burst in the cold. If a sewer pipe is damaged, you’ll need to stop using all drains in the house, including toilets, and clean up the sewage before a plumber can fix the underlying issue.

Basement sewage must be cleaned up very carefully. There are special pump machines that can clear wastewater that is pooling on the basement floor. From there, excessive cleaning is necessary to make your basement sanitary and safe again. Water extraction may also be necessary to pull moisture from the building materials used in your basement to prevent long-term fumes and discourage mold growth as a result of this sewage flood.

Ventilation and strong chemicals are both essential to cleaning up basement sewage because of the high risk of contamination and illness. Leave basement sewage cleanup to the professionals who know how to stay safe while restoring your basement back to sanitized safety.

Sewage is not something that can be safely cleaned up on your own. Trust the Twin Home Experts to have all the right tools and techniques to get your basement clean and livable again without having to worry about contamination or illness. We have the latest equipment, safety gear, and a completely thorough process. Because we are also a water damage restoration team, your sewage cleanup will include steps to prevent water damage and mold growth as a result of the moisture from the flood or leak.