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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 North Orange County and SERVPRO of Chapel Hill
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(919) 245-0788
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Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

When sewage backups strike, SERVPRO® of Orange County and Chapel Hill is here to help—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serving Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Efland, Mebane and the greater Orange County area, our expert team specializes in fast, thorough, and safe sewage cleanup for both residential and commercial properties. Sewage spills contain harmful contaminants that can pose serious health risks and cause significant property damage if not addressed promptly.

Our certified technicians use advanced equipment and proven techniques to remove hazardous waste, sanitize affected areas, and restore your property to a clean and safe condition. We follow strict industry standards to ensure every job is handled with care and precision.

Whether it’s a minor toilet overflow or a major sewer line break, we respond quickly to minimize disruption and prevent further damage. With SERVPRO, you get trusted professionals committed to making it “Like it never even happened.”

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

Mike and Manuel make a great Team. Appreciate the quality of work and great customer service.

Tom Weber

Mike and his team at ServPro were very professional and responsive. Our restored kitchen looka amazing!

Ralph Belk III

I had to have my home main floor cleared of all furniture and placed into storage pods while my wood flooring was resurfaced and kitchen remodeled. The moving team were amazing! The crew were very polite and professional. When packing they were careful to individually wrap all my dishes, glassware, and kitchenware, along with blankets for larger items. Even full bookcases and storage racks were packed up for me. Boxes were labeled for easy identification when moving back in. All done in just a few hours. When moving back in, they made sure furniture was placed back exactly as I wanted it and no doors or flooring was damaged during any of the moving. I am very happy with how everything went. I strongly recommend using these guys. Thank you!

Matthew Tunney

Mike St John over saw the repair work on my house from a tree damage; From beginning to finish, Mike made sure everything was properly done to my satisfaction! Excellent !

ET .Glass

Servpro helped us out this winter when he had a burst pipe. Mike and his restoration and rebuild team did a great job drying everything out and completing a timely rebuild. Everything looks good as new!

David Peters

Always there when I need them at nearly a moments notice. Could not ask for better service.

Chapel Hill Daddo

Mike and his team at Servepro were absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Communication was excellent, they were obviously knowledgeable about what was needed, and they did an excellent job. They also had a sense of urgency to help us restore our home quickly. They exceeded our expectations. Thank you!

Lauren Mcgurk

Mike and his team at Servpro South Durham were wonderful to work with during our home reconstruction. They provided us with clear communication and quality service. We would recommend them to anyone looking for home repair or reconstruction.

Jake Brandberg

Mike St John and his team was awesome

Kerri Farrington

About Us

SERVPRO® of Orange County has been serving  Orange County, and the surrounding areas for over 21 years. SERVPRO is a national franchise and each franchise is independently owned and operated. Our team here at SERVPRO® of Orange County hold certifications in the following areas: IICRC Certified in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Applied Structural Drying, Certified Mold Remediation, Biohazard Clean-up and Restoration, Claims Training Subrogation Service, and Lead Certification. SERVPRO® of Orange County provides 24-hour emergency services for commercial and residential properties for water damage, fire damage, sewer damage and mold remediation. We are also a national leader in carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning. We are preferred vendors with many national insurance companies, state and local government agencies, manufacturing companies, universities, and local businesses. 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 Orange County.



SERVPRO of Orange County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."



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.

Christopher G. Reda, Joseph A. Parker II
Christopher G. Reda, Joseph A. Parker II
Owners of SERVPRO of North Orange County and SERVPRO of Chapel Hill

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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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