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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 Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, Briar Chapel
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(919) 533-6776
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Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

When a sewage backup occurs, fast and professional cleanup is critical to protect your health and property. SERVPRO of Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City & Briar Chapel provides 24/7 emergency sewage cleanup services for homes and businesses throughout Chatham and Lee Counties.

Our highly trained technicians follow IICRC-certified cleanup standards to safely remove contaminated water, disinfect affected surfaces, and deodorize the space. Sewage water contains harmful bacteria and pathogens, making proper handling and sanitation essential to prevent further damage and health risks.

If you experience a sewage backup:

  • Avoid contact with contaminated water

  • Keep people and pets out of the affected area

  • Shut off the water source if possible

  • Call a professional sewage cleanup company immediately

Quick response helps reduce the risk of mold growth, structural damage, and costly repairs. That’s why our local SERVPRO team is available day or night, including weekends and holidays, to respond when you need us most.

From toilet overflows and sewer line backups to septic system failures, we handle both residential and commercial sewage cleanup with care and professionalism. As a trusted local restoration company, we’re committed to helping Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, and Briar Chapel property owners recover quickly and safely — 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

This group from servpro in NC came down to help the people in Florida with their hurricane milton storm damage. They were very professional and most of all knowledgeable and thorough. They completely dried out my house with all their high end equipment. The team of Chandler and Justin were fantastic. I would totally recommend servpro to anyone with water damage or any restoration damage needs. Thanks to the entire servpro group for everything they did.

Mary Glaser

Great service and a wonderful crew. This team dried our house after a terrible flood experience. I am eternally grateful for all of the work they did. They were professional and ever so friendly.

Susan Kucia

ServPro was thorough, fast and reasonably priced for our project. We had some water damage in our basement. Devin worked on mold prevention, some demo and drying the space out. Friendly and highly recommend.

Shannon

ShaunBrothers from Servpro was outstanding in terms of his accessibility, And his quick and professional service. I would wholeheartedly recommend he and his team for any kind of water mitigation services that you need. Thanks so much for your help, Shaun!

Sue Del Priore

Bathroom in place look brand new unbelievably good job Maria was fantastic Nick and Marifer.

Patrick Riley

Excellent working with servpro.

Antonio Nino rodriguez

Mike G really helped me out and was super professional with the job! Would recommend to others!

Dylan Ash

The ServePro representative Shawn Brothers did an excellent job walking us through the entire process when our 2nd floor master bath flooded, even causing severe damage to the ceiling of the first floor and kitchen. Sean was thorough, had a great customer service demeanor, and answered all our questions no matter how many we had. The service team afterwards was ok; we feel the machines may have been running a day or 2 more than needed, but either way, the work was completed with care.

YARA

SERVPRO handled our bathroom water damage very professionally. Their staff are reassuring and knowledgeable. Tyler, Eric, Nick, Shawn and Jenna were who we specifically worked with. Very happy with their service!

Nora Brooks

About Us

SERVPRO of Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, Briar Chapel understands the effects that water damage or fire damage can have on you. A lot of worry and stress comes with fire or water damage and the often sudden and unexpected disruption it causes in your life. We understand the amount of destruction caused to your home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life, to quickly restore your home or business, and to make it "Like it never even happened."

At SERVPRO of Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, Briar Chapel, we specialize in the cleanup and restoration of both residential and commercial properties after fire, smoke, or water damage is incurred. We can also detect and mitigate mold and mildew from within 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 Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, Briar Chapel.

We, Luke and Elizabeth, started this company because we like to help others, especially when needed. Both of us want the best for you and your property. We expect nothing less than greatness from ourselves and our staff. We want to give you the best care and knowledge about the steps we are taking to resolve the situation. We are available 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, to respond to your emergency.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today! (919) 533 - 6776

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO® is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust. We are proud to be a part of the SERVPRO franchise and to serve our area.

Luke F. & Elizabeth A. Starritt
Luke F. & Elizabeth A. Starritt
Owners of SERVPRO of Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, Briar Chapel

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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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