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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 Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties
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(260) 665-7998
4.8
(48 reviews)

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 Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange 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

Very nice people got back to me quickly they explained the whole process very well they were respectful of my property had all there tools and equipment set up very nicely they cleaned up any mess that they made before they left as well

Jay John

5+ Corbin was here numerous times to repair and replace items that were wet and molded due to water damage. Himself, and sometimes helpers, worked at a good pace to make things right. My wife, Crystal was here most of the time and made numerous comments about the professionalism and knowledge shown while they were here. Thanks Corbin

Greg

Justin and his crew were very professional and timely. Helped us mitigate a water problem.

Chuck Walker

Prompt, helpful, and responsive.

Sarah Moeller

Did a Great job Justin and the guys were quick to get it taken care of my problem....Thanks

Ed Stearns

We had black mold situation in between wall of kitchen and bathroom...had to have bathroom wall taken out and kitchen gutted...very stressful but servpro people were amazing ...response to our need was fast...each team that was send were very courteous and respectful of our property... We appreciated how they helped us through this process....thank you so much!

Shela Kriener

Wonderful people to work with Very conscientious and considerate of all our items.

Mary Conklin

Our home experienced a water flood which was filled with well installation mud into three rooms of my house. The damage took a great deal of cleanup, removal of carpets, new drywall, floor molding, and use of fans, heater and dehumidifiers to dry the walls and floors. I had them do my repairs as well. My house is finally getting close to being back to normal. They responded immediately to the incursion of water with professionalism and support. They have been in and out of the house dealing with two water leaks, doing repairs and drying out the walls. It was evident that they are all good kind people , respectful and helpful with many excellent skill sets ! Thank you for being the bright spot in what was a very trying situation. The dry wall , painting and carpentry all looks great !They were careful working in my home and made sure everything was perfect before they finished. Thank you Corbin, Kurt and Diego and Justin! Job well done.

Lynn Kuehn

Excellent service! Very friendly job very well done I would recommend them very highly!!

Lynda McBride

About Us

About SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange counties



SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties has been a family owned and operated company for over 15 years. The owners, Pam, Dave and Justin Adkins all work at SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange counties. Pam is a retired registered nurse who is our office manager and makes it all work. Dave retired from General Motors after 30 years of employment and is our behind the scenes guy but ready and willing to help on any job necessary. Justin is our project manager and estimator. He has over 15 years of experience in the restoration business. He worked for a SERVPRO in Michigan and that's where he got the idea and knowledge about opening his own SERVPRO. Our team is also made up of some very special people who we also consider family. Check out our employees here https://www.SERVPROsteubendekalbandlagrangecounties.com/employee-photos

Training

SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Steuben, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties. Our certifications include;

  • ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
  • CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
  • HST - Health and safety Technician
  • IICRC Certified Firm
  • OSHA - 30-hour General and/or Construction Industry Training Program
  • RRRP - Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation
  • UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
  • WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

 See more of our training here https://www.SERVPROsteubendekalbandlagrangecounties.com/restoration-training-certifications



We believe

Our purpose is to serve you or your business and to do it well. Our goal is to help minimize the stress that comes with water or fire damage and help make it "Like it never even happened" We take great pride in the work we do and we would be honored to help you!





If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

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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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