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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 Columbus and SERVPRO of Jackson & Jennings Counties
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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 Columbus and SERVPRO of Jackson & Jennings Counties 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

Same-day response. Got started on our problem right away and got it done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended!

Jim Hinds

I highly recommend using them! They were fast, professional, and did a great job! They took a lot less time than I thought and the price for the work was very reasonable.

Kelly Short

ServPro of Columbus responded immediately to the eight inches of flooding in our basement. Because of their team’s efforts, we had very little damage. The men were very thorough in explaining the process. And, they were kind! I highly recommend this service.

MA Fox

Devon And his Crew Arrived and worked very thorough and were very curious and respectful of my home and made me very comfortable about a uncomfortable situation. Very polite and kept a smile which made me very at ease. Got work done and kept me in the loop the entire time I would recommend them to family and friends.

Karen Sears

We contacted Servpro after our basement flooded. They were at our house less than two hours later and cleaning up. We were impressed with how easy the whole process was, from working with our insurance company to get us the best result (completely new flooring), to being in our home while we were on vacation and everything in between. We are very happy with the final result. We also used Servpro construction services to replace the baseboards and install the new flooring. Everyone we worked with from start to finish was professional, helpful and efficient. We never expected the process to be so easy and we would highly recommend Servpro to anyone needing their services!

Emily Moon

10/10 would recommend SERVPRO. Wonderful service, wonderful staff. The professionalism of SERVPRO gave me great peace of mind.

Jamie Wiewel

They had a crew at our house within a couple of hours after I called. They were very professional and got our basement dry. We would use them again.

Robin Wischmeier

Survpro did a wonderful timely job on our building!

Melissa Stinson

I am very satisfied and appreciative of the job well done by Servpro. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable of the job they’ve done in my house. Shoutout to Eric Fuqua and Josh Zamarripa.

Bing Goddard

About Us

SERVPRO of Columbus and Jackson & Jennings Counties is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help people in the Columbus, Nashville, Seymour, North Vernon, and surrounding areas return to "Like it never even happened," after disaster strikes. Disaster doesn't set an appointments! Whether it be storms, fire or water, we love taking our expertise and putting it to work for you! We are a trusted leader in the restoration industry, an IICRC-Certified firm, and our highly trained technicians provide 24-hour emergency service. We’re dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster with the training, equipment, and experience to respond to your restoration or cleaning needs. Let us come into your Columbus home and and put our experience to work for you! 

We are locally owned, and our highly-trained team of certified professionals are ready to respond - every day, any time.

Residential and Commercial Services

  • 24-Hour Emergency Service
  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Advanced Restoration Technology and Cleaning Techniques
  • Faster to any size disaster™

Call us with any questions!  (812) 372-7760

Adam & Delana Hare
Adam & Delana Hare
Owners of SERVPRO of Columbus and SERVPRO of Jackson & Jennings Counties

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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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