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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 Dartmouth / New Bedford
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(508) 999-2380
4.9
(212 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups are not only stressful but also pose serious health risks and can cause extensive damage to your home or business. Because sewage water may contain viruses, bacteria, and other harmful microbes, these situations should always be treated as an emergency. SERVPRO of Dartmouth/ New Bedford has the specialized training, advanced equipment, and protective gear to safely and efficiently handle sewage cleanup, disinfection, and restoration. Our experienced team works quickly to minimize damage and restore your property to its preloss condition.

In addition to cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO of Dartmouth/ New Bedford can help coordinate insurance claims, making the recovery process easier for you. We understand the disruption and stress that sewage damage can cause, and our mission is to make it "Like it never even happened." For reliable, professional assistance and a free estimate, call us today—we’re prepared to handle jobs of any size.

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

Amazing staff and service! Great communication and very punctual. The workers went above and beyond to do a neat and professional job. Thanks to Stephon M, Chris P, Josh C and Chris T for their high-quality work. Also, thanks to Patrick W and Dan M ! 🙏 🛠

Timothy Panell

SERVPRO recently helped my family out, and we had a such great experience with them from start to finish. The work we required was taken care of in such a timely manner and got that our family is extremely grateful. The entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and so helpful throughout the whole process. The crew kept us informed throughout the entire process keeping us at ease from the start of the project to the finish. The transparency about what was going on and what to expect next was extremely helpful and reassuring. Overall the communication and professionalism made the entire experience much easier and less stressful for our family. Everyone we dealt with was respectful, knowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions we had. We truly appreciated the service SERVPRO provided did us and would definitely recommend their services to anyone and everyone. We will gladly use them again in the future should we need them. As I said thank you so much for services.

Casey Sturmer

Chuck and Lucas were great. They answered my questions promptly and assisted me with all questions related to my kitchen project. Chuck has great input and local resources. He recommended the granite company for my countertops. Thank you!

Jutta Boliver

Great Services!

Zack Brown

Servpro is the best! Great customer service and response time when I needed it most!

Renee Bourbonnais

During a devastating situation for me, Servpro was there. From the very first contact made, David was professional and reassuring. When Tyler and Cory came to do some major work (for me it was major) they took pride in their job, treated my home and our possessions with respect and made sure everything was done to our liking. I would definitely recommend Servpro to family and friends. Great company to do business with.

Holly Jean

The crew was great! Stephon, Josh, Tyler and Corey helped to make this process easier with all the help they provided. Patrick kept in communication with us, checked in on the progress and overall made sure we were satisfied!

Karen Sylvia

Tyler and Luis recently cleaned my kitchen space to remove a bad smell. They were very accommodating as well as hard working and professional. It was great working with them. 5 Stars Plus.

William Scharnick

Zach and Luis came to seal up a ceiling and walls . They cleaned up a mess that was left and were both very Pleasant and professional . Thank you

Linda Stevens

About Us

At SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford, we know how stressful and disruptive fire, water, or storm damage can be. That’s why our mission is to respond quickly, restore thoroughly, and help make it “Like it never even happened.”

For more than 25 years, our locally owned and operated franchise has proudly served the SouthCoast. In that time, we’ve become the trusted restoration company for homeowners, businesses, and organizations throughout Dartmouth, New Bedford, and beyond.

But our work doesn’t stop at restoration. We’re proud to be recognized as more than just a disaster recovery company—we’re an active part of the community we serve. Our President, Doug Glassman, along with members of our Marketing team, are deeply involved in local organizations, including the SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater New Bedford, SouthCoast Health President’s Council, and Westport Business to Business. From serving on boards to supporting local initiatives, we’re dedicated to building relationships and strengthening the community as a whole.

When disaster strikes, you can count on us for expertise, compassion, and a team that truly cares about restoring both your property and your peace of mind.

Don’t take it from us; visit our testimonials page to see what the community is saying about us.

Douglas Glassman
Douglas Glassman
Owner of SERVPRO of Dartmouth / New Bedford

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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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