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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

Here to Help® 24/7

SERVPRO of Santa Barbara
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(805) 963-0606
4.9
(124 reviews)

Service Areas

Santa Barbara, CA | Gaviota, CA | Isla Vista, CA | Hope Ranch, CA | Montecito, CA | Ellwood, CA | Solvang, CA | Los Olivos, CA | Ballard, CA | East Mesa, CA | West Mesa, CA

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups in Santa Barbara create serious health risks for homes and businesses. SERVPRO of Santa Barbara responds 24/7 to toilet overflows, blocked laterals, main-line backups, and Category 3 contaminated-water events across Santa Barbara, Montecito, and nearby coastal communities.



Do not contact the water, keep occupants and pets away, and avoid DIY drying that can spread contaminants. Our IICRC-certified technicians follow industry standards for black-water cleanup: contain the area, extract wastewater, remove contaminated porous materials when needed, sanitize and deodorize affected surfaces, dry the structure, and monitor moisture before restoring safe use.



Seasonal rainfall and aging plumbing raise backup risk along the coast. Commercial spaces receive the same careful sanitation and claim documentation so you can reopen with confidence. Call for emergency sewage cleanup and black-water remediation in Santa Barbara as soon as a backup is found.

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 had a pipe in a guest bathroom break and flooded two bedrooms, dining room etc. a huge mess. Servpro was here very quickly to save the day. Very professional, great communication. Special Thanks to Adrian, Jozy and JC for all your hard work to get our house back in order!! 🙏🏻

Kim Phelps

Excellent work Bathroomis beautiful. Very nice employees. Would highly recommend Servpro

Kathy Holland

Pedro, his guy Jose and everyone else on his team were terrific. The original mold inspector from Servpro neglected to have the construction dept call me, but once I called back and reached Adrian, the estimater, and Pedro the supervisor, everything was really smooth. They always showed up on time, got the requisite subs there when needed, kept me informed, cleaned up well and came in right on bid. We felt their charges were very fair, and wouldn’t hesitate to use Servpro again.

Laurie MacMillan

On time, pleasabt, efficient. Kudos to Jozy and JC.

Leslie Thomas

Jozy and JC at ServPro Santa Barbara were great.They were professional, courteous, and you could tell they both really cared about doing a great job. They helped locate additional leaks under our house aside from the water leak we hired them to clean up for us. The remediation process was easy and we didn't have to leave our home. The spray that was used had no odor at all. I trust both Jozy and JC to give me honest advice and service. We were in good hands with them and with ServPro Santa Barbara.

Stephanie K. Sivers, Esq.

Servpro of Santa Barbara is awesome! Came quickly for a plumbing/flood issue and immediately went to work helping us mitigate the situation with as minimal damage as possible to our property. Project Manager JC and Crew Chief Jozy were kind and helpful in a stressful situation, advising us every step of a multi-day process of clean out, dry out, demo and now remodel. Also helpful with insurance claims. Couldn't have done it without them and they are accomplishing in days what would have taken us weeks (months?) to sort out and rebuild. Highly recommend!

Susan Arakawa

Wonderful experience! The technicians arrived on time and did a great job with no dust or dirt in the house despite getting out decades of dust with their marvelous machine. This was in dramatic contrast to my experience with Stanley Steamer. I made an appointment for noon to 5, rearranged my work schedule, and was notified at about 2 in the afternoon that my appointment needed to be rescheduled because his last job ran long. I explained that I work and this was a real problem. He said what we need to was schedule for 8 to 9 am so I would be first. We did. At about 8:30 I got a call that they had taken another job first and wouldn't be able to be there until the afternoon. That totally didn't work for my schedule, so I cancelled and called Servpro. I am so happy that I did!

Paul Hansma

Everyone from Servpro Santa Barbara is professional, knowledgeable and very courteous. They stayed in constant communication with me during the whole project, from remediation, inspection, to finishing reconstruction. I would highly recommend Servpro SB for any construction or restoration needs.

Johnny

Very responsive,professional and knowledgeable company . Will take the time to explain any issues and offer suggestions for remediation. I suggest to definitely reach out to Servpro Santa Barbara for your project

Ron Peters

About Us

Jamie Glimp

President | SB Restoration, Inc.
SERVPRO® of Santa Barbara & SERVPRO® of Santa Ynez/Goleta

Jamie Glimp has owned and operated SERVPRO of Santa Barbara since 2004 and later expanded the company to serve the Santa Ynez Valley and Goleta communities. As a licensed General Contractor, Jamie leads a team specializing in water, fire, mold, trauma cleanup, and complete reconstruction services.

Jamie and his wife are proud local small-business owners raising their son in the Santa Ynez Valley. They believe Santa Barbara County is a beautiful place to live, work, and raise a family. Jamie enjoys supporting his son’s soccer, basketball, music, and other activities while staying involved in his church and local community.

Whether helping a neighbor with a small water loss or responding to a major disaster across the country, Jamie remains committed to providing dependable service and helping families and businesses recover.

James Glimp
James Glimp
Owner of SERVPRO of Santa Barbara

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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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