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Sewage Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Residential and Commercial Sewage Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process

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SERVPRO of Centre City / Uptown
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(619) 583-2133
5.0
(110 reviews)

Service Areas

San Diego, CA | Centre City, CA | Uptown, CA | Gaslamp Quarter, CA | North Park, CA | Hillcrest, CA | Banker's Hill, CA | Little Italy, CA | Old Town, CA | South Park, CA

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups are stressful, hazardous, and can cause significant damage if not handled quickly and professionally. At SERVPRO of Centre City / Uptown we understand your urgency. Our technicians are certified and have the equipment to deal with septic system failures, toilet overflows, burst pipes, sewer line backups, and contaminated water.

No matter how difficult your challenge, SERVPRO is the trusted name for sewage damage cleanup, repair, and restoration. We make it "like it never even happened."

We always strive to follow the IICRC S500 industry standards. For more information about these standards, please check out the IICRC website.

Our experienced SERVPRO team will also help coordinate your insurance claims.

A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.
A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.

What To Do When Sewage Damage Happens

A sewage emergency is both unexpected and overwhelming.

Planning for a sewage emergency is probably the last thing on any homeowner’s mind. However, sewage damage can happen to anyone, in any home, at any time.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can help protect your home and health. Here are some recommended steps from SERVPRO.


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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water

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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow

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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating

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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas

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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup

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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage


Steps in Our Sewage Damage Restoration Process


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Sewage Removal & Contamination Control

Sewage backup emergencies carry viruses and bacteria that cause serious illnesses. Our SERVPRO professionals will address immediate hazards and stabilize the affected area. We clean up sewage spills and biohazards using specialized equipment and training, thoroughly and safely from start to finish.

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Sanitization and Deodorization

Using our meticulous state-of-the-art protocols, our team of experts ensures that your home or building is safe and thoroughly clean. After sanitization, advanced equipment helps us find and eliminate any hidden moisture, so you know your structure is dry.

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Restoration

In the last phase, SERVPRO repairs any structural damage and returns your property to its previous condition. Before the space is cleared for re-entry, we’ll conduct a final inspection to make sure the area is safe, clean, and ready for you to return.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly — we address sewage issues swiftly to control costs, prevent further damage, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly.

A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.
A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.

Residential Sewage Cleanup

Sewage contamination in homes is often caused by toilet overflows, pipe backups, waste line leaks, or outside floodwater. Keep in mind that raw sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that can contaminate flooring, walls, air systems, and personal belongings.

With quick, professional, and discrete intervention from SERVPRO, you can avoid further damage, mold growth, lingering odors, and long-term health risks. And quickly return to a home that’s safe and livable again.

A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.
A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.

Commercial Sewage Cleanup

Sewage damage in commercial buildings can be disruptive. But with commercial sewage cleanup and biohazard restoration from SERVPRO, it doesn’t always require an extended shutdown. We act quickly to remove contaminated water, sanitize the space, and get your business back to safe operations.

We respond 24/7 with industrial-grade equipment and certified protocols. If possible, we will isolate problem areas so your operations can continue with minimal interruption.

From overflowing toilets to large-scale black water flooding, we’ve seen it all. We’re the team to make things right again.

What our
customers are saying

We would like to sincerely thank Ethan for coordinating the entire project with professionalism and great communication. We also want to recognize Roberto and Carlos for the outstanding job they did cleaning up the fire damage and debris at my mother-in-law’s house. Their hard work, efficiency, and dedication made a difficult situation much easier for our family. They were respectful, professional, and paid close attention to every detail. We truly appreciate everything they did and highly recommend their services. Thank you, Ethan, Roberto, and Carlos, for your exceptional work!

Pedro Bustamante

Garrett took great care of my husband, kitty, and me! He was very calming and reassuring about my concerns about germs after our bathroom flooding. Garrett was professional and explained each step of the cleanup process. We highly recommend Garrett and ServPro!

Leslie Spruck

The pricing was very fair and reasonable. The final cost was the exact same at the initial estimate. Most important, the work was performed meticulously, with great professionalism and attention to detail. The work crews themselves were polite, friendly, and extremely courteous. A (surprisingly) pleasant/great experience overall.

Pierre Asselin

I can't say enough great things about SERVPRO! From start to finish, their team was incredibly professional, responsive, and trustworthy. They made what could have been a stressful situation feel completely manageable. They showed up on time, communicated clearly every step of the way, and treated my home with the utmost care and respect. Their quality of work was outstanding. I highly recommend SERVPRO to anyone in need of their services! you won't be disappointed.

Laura Johnson

Fast and professional. Kept me in the loop. Never fun to deal with after-leak restoration stuff but they got it done.

Thomas L

Nice and quick work.

Rene Leyva

Garrett Cody was awesome! Super nice and very professional. The team did a great job!

Laura Vega

Garret Cody is kind, responsive, and professional. We are grateful for his efforts and that of the Servpro team.

Ben Terris

Very nice gentleman. His name Garrett

Heidi Mosher

About Us

SERVPRO of Centre City/Uptown understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business.

Newly owned and operated by Ben Sussman and Jordan Katz, the previous franchise owner, Michael Lu, sold his company to Ben and Jordan in summer 2018. This is the second franchise that Ben and Jordan own, their first being an adjacent SERVPRO territory that they bought several years ago and built from scratch

We have over 25 employees and our company specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after a fire, smoke or water damage. We also perform mold remediation and biohazard cleanup services.  We are on nearly 40 insurance preferred vendor programs, have steady commercial work including medical facilities, hotels and motels, HOAs, and more.  We attribute our growth to always doing the right thing, placing the customer first, and having open and honest communication in every dealing and interaction we have. When you want a team you can trust, you want the folks here at SERVPRO of Centre City/Uptown. Our reputation means everything to us, and we strive to do our best at all times. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 619-583-2133.
Benjamin M. Sussman, Jordan J. Katz
Benjamin M. Sussman, Jordan J. Katz
Owners of SERVPRO of Centre City / Uptown

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 808 commercial business decision-makers and 1,046 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: April 2024 and Decision Analyst: April 2024
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