Sewage remediation damage cleaning in almost all cases must be done by a professional. This is due to the pathogenic bacteria as well as viruses that are present in sewage. In most cases, almost everything that is contaminated during a sewage remediation project must be disposed of properly.


Emergency Contact
When you call, our IICRC certified specialists would guide you through several questions that will help Walker’s emergency services respond to your Sewage Restoration emergency more quickly and efficiently. This initial contact is critical and essential for an effective restoration.


Inspection and Damage Assessment
Walker’s will inspect your property sewage damage, determining the affected areas. When a septic system backs or your sewer lines are and deposits materials onto a carpet or in another area, the restoration of the contamination is much more involved than that in water damage cleaning. The entire area must be disinfected, and contaminated materials must be disposed of properly. This all has to be done as per recommended guidelines.


Water Removal with Extraction
Hundreds of gallons of water are removed using our powerful trucked mounted pumps and vacuums during the water removal process. This process needs to be completed as soon as possible to minimize further damage and to expedite the drying process thus preventing mold growth. In many cases, mold is able to develop due to the many organics that are present on which it can feed. 


Odor Control
Odor control must be implemented as well as negative pressure on the areas in question. Contaminated air must be removed as well. Walker's uses antimicrobial treatments and removes odors using commercial air scrubbers and fogging equipment These are all things that the normal homeowner has neither the experience nor equipment to implement. Water has the ability to infiltrate many types of building materials. In many cases, mold is able to develop due to the many organics that are present on which it can feed. 


Cleaning and Sanitizing
Sewage damage also affects the contents, like furniture, clothing, and personal items. Walker's has been trained and certified in specialized cleaning techniques to be able to restore your belonging to pre-loss condition if possible. The entire affected area and space must be disinfected. If it cannot be disinfected, it must be removed and destroyed. Many materials when subject to a backup can no longer be used. This is why proper cleanup is so important. There are strict systems in place for sewage remediation processes developed by the IICRC. These are all designed to protect the general public as well as the homeowner. In almost all cases sewage backups are covered by the insurance company so there is no need to risk your health by doing this cleanup work yourself. The environmental risk from a spill or leak or backflow/backup of wastewater from a septic system or sewer has a severe environmental impact. This is just not drying the area that is involved in the restoration project and using bleach. There is just too much contamination of materials within a building. Proper cleaning and repair services are paramount. Trust Walker's Restoration and the IICRC certified technicians to do the job properly and get your life, home and commercial business back to normal.


Drying and Dehumidification 
After the bulk of the water has been removed, Walker's IICRC certified professionals use specialized equipment to track the drying processes. Walker's use less intrusive, scientific drying methods to extract the remaining water and moisture from your property with commercial air movers and dehumidifiers thus preventing any microbial growth.



Restoration
The last step is restoring your home or business back to its pre-loss condition. This restoration step can be relatively minor in some cases, such as replacing some baseboards or drywall panels or could include major reconstruction, such as rebuilding entire rooms of a home or business.