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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 Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties
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(740) 286-2550
4.6
(18 reviews)

Service Areas

Ross County, OH | Gallipolis, OH | Jackson, OH | Chillicothe, OH | The Plains, OH | Athens, OH | Rio Grande, OH | Wellston, OH | Kingston, OH | Pomeroy, OH | Richmondale, OH | Nelsonville, OH | Bainbridge, OH | Vinton, OH | Oak Hill, OH | McArthur, OH | Frankfort, OH | Meigs, OH | Albany, OH | Bidwell, OH | Greenfield, OH | Ray, OH | Centerville, OH

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 Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia 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

Staff was wonderful, very receptive and understood our urgency. They were friendly, fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend and use again (hopefully won’t have to)

Melissa Toretch

ServoPro mitigation and construction were both super to work with. They responded at 10 PM on Easter Sunday night and came out the next day to our rural property to assess damage and set up remediation the following day. After the tear out was finished, we had their construction department re-do the flooring and bathroom. They were very professional, responsive, and skilled in what they did. Communication with us was great throughout the process. They finished ahead of when we anticipated. We highly recommend them.

Kathe

Excellent service thanks

Mendy Morris

Tom was pretty freakin awesome... Thanks for the work ☺️

Katherine

Servpro did an excellent job helping us get water extracted from our basement. They were kind, very informative and extremely professional. I would recommend them.

April Seib

Great service. They did an awesome job, very professional, very timely. Really appreciate what they did!

Bill Yeagley

Servpro of Jackson is a highly recommended company to handle all of your water restoration and mitigation issues. They show up fast and ready and well prepared. The don’t take shortcuts and do the work the way you’d want them to. If you’re lucky you’ll get Tom as your technician and this man is a legend and has the work ethic you’ve never seen. If I could give them 6 stars I would! Outstanding job!

Justin

Always does a fantastic job and are always so kind! No complaints here job well done!!

leah shirley

The staff were very caring and professional while providing service for us and our home. They were detailed in the descriptions and instructions of the processes used to clean the water damage. The job was wrapped up quickly and we are very satisfied and thankful for their work. We will definitely be calling Serve Pro if we have any other needs.

Mackenzie Maynard

About Us

SERVPRO of Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties understands the stress and worry that comes with any disruption to your home or place of business. We specialize in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property from fire, smoke, water or mold damage. Utilizing training resources from the SERVPRO® corporate network to IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to accomplish the job correctly and efficiently. And with a national franchise support system, no damage is too large for SERVPRO of Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties. 

Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make any property damage "Like it never even happened." That's why we also offer full reconstruction services. Our team of experienced construction professionals understand small remodeling jobs to large construction projects. SERVPRO of Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties is your one-stop restoration and construction company.

We are a Christian-principled, character-driven organization. Serving Southeast Ohio since 2008, you can trust us to do the right things for the right reasons, every time! If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today!

Travis P. & Jennifer M. Hughes
Travis P. & Jennifer M. Hughes
Owners of SERVPRO of Jackson & Ross, Athens & Gallia Counties

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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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