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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 Berrien County
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(269) 925-6841
4.7
(153 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 Berrien County 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

They did an excellent job at remediation of the water damage and mold. Fast and thorough.

Thomas Harris

I had a pipe break in my basement and from start to finish, everyone at ServPro was exceptional! The office staff communicated well, the owner CHRIS provided wonderful guidance, and all of the workers were very courteous, careful and very hard-working! I wish I could remember all of the workers names who packed my belongings in and out of the house because they all were great! Special thanks today to Tyler and Khalil, who brought everything back into the house! They were great!

Sherry Simpson

Jared and David responded to a flood at our place on Saturday night and did an awesome job after working all day elsewhere. Fast response, super friendly and helpful, and hustled the entire time they were here. The got things under control and kept the damage at a minimum. Chris has also been very helpful and answered all of our many questions. ServPro rocks! 5 stars. Thanks guys!

Scott

I’m currently in process of using them after our house flooded, with dogs and kids in the house it’s been a huge process, we just finished out the mitigating process. Taylor and Devin were our main two here for the whole ordeal, they were 100/5 stars! They have been not only incredibly respectful to us in here but also to our home and processions, they also have gone above and beyond. We have three hounds and 2/3 got out of the house when they were working and helped me get them home (honestly they deserve a raise because helping heard two hounds is a feat of its own) . They have gone the extra mile for answering every single question, they worked in a very timely fashion, I never saw them do anything but work the entire time they were here. This is the first time using a home owners insurance claim, you could imagine how nervous, full of stress and anxiety our family has been. They have been right there helping or calling to help find answers every single step of the way. If the first half of this process is this amazing I can only imagine The next steps will go just as smoothly. Chris the owner and his crew have been absolutely incredible working with so far and I would recommend them time and time again to anyone who asks

Felicia Wolfe

Called to get roof tarped after fallen tree was removed leaving two open holes. Rain predicted to come later in day so it was urgent that the work take place immediately to avoid further interior damage. Matt showed up promptly, but it was getting dark. He immediately went to work and saved the day. These people are my heros.

Joan Jareo

I cannot say enough positive things about working with Chris, David, Tyler and Derek. Julie and Bobbi were also wonderful in communicating and scheduling. All of them were patient with my many questions, knowleagable and professional. It truly restores faith in humanity to be met with such kindness in a stressful time by individuals who could easily become jaded by how difficult their job is. Thanks so much for all you do and for being such a bright spot for people going through tough times.

Keera Morton-Hayes

Absolutely great service. Fast response even on Sunday evening,professional,friendly . Thank you Taylor and Tyler from Indian Summer Boutique

Libuse Dzikovska

I had a small but gross sewer line backup at my house at a time I had several guests for the weekend (naturally...ugh). Serv Pro was here in an hour and took great care to assure that minimal structural damage occurred and bio-risk addressed thoroughly. Taylor and Pernell could not have been more careful with my belongings or more attentive to the situation. Taylor asked questions and got permissions to proceed at every point necessary. They have left several fans and a supervisor has scheduled a visit tomorrow to make sure the remediation is going as it should. I am more than grateful for the prompt, high level of care and customer service I have received in this yucky situation and definitely recommend this company to anyone who has a restoration need!

Sarah Dempsey

Taylor and Devin did a great job cleaning up after our basement flooded. They were both very nice and understanding, as I was quite upset about the flooding.

Libby

About Us

Since 1995 SERVPRO of Berrien County has been providing emergency cleanup and restoration services for residents and commercial buildings. Our main line of service is for Water, Mold and Fire losses.  We understand the stress that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption in your life. We minimize the interruption to your world and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

  • Committed to Our Community - Chris Homer and our leadership team reside and raise their families in this community. We are invested in the future of our Berrien County and our customers’ needs. As we’ve grown, our mission has never changed. We serve the people, the businesses and organizations of Berrien County that help make our community great. We help organizations such as Berrien County Fire Fighters, United Way, School Athletic programs, Chambers of Commerce and Boys & Girls Club and are dedicated to partnering with these organizations.

Our Employees - Our team draws on decades of experience in property restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s Corporate Training Facility to regular IICRC industry certifications, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property


SERVPRO also has mold remediation experts on staff.  We help you identify the bacteria with testing, identify the source of the problem and mitigate the damage.  Our mold mitigation services will result in a healthy living or work space for your family or staff.

  • Why SERVPRO? / The SERVPRO Difference - Our motto is “Like it never even happened.” We offer the highest possible standard of professionalism in the restoration, cleanup and mitigation of your home or business and have gained the reputation as the premier water, fire, and mold remediation service in the United States.

If you would like to schedule a scope of services or a work estimate for your home or business, please reach out to us.  But if your needs are immediate, call our office 269-925-6841 24/7/365 for emergency service.

Serving Berrien County since 1995, SERVPRO has been Here to Help®

Christopher Homer
Christopher Homer
Owner of SERVPRO of Berrien County

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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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