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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 Southwest Portland
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(503) 777-9739
4.9
(318 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 Southwest Portland 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

I had a great experience with serve pro! They were able to come out within a few hours and gave me great advice and service for our bathtub leak upstairs. I would highly recommend them!

Carrie Carlson

Chase and Ian came out to our property and did a great job of answering our questions, explaining their process, and restoring our property. They were great!

Beaver 97266

I received quick and great service after I had a very unexpected and stressful water damage situation in my house. They came out to inspect it one hour after I called them. Keith and Danielle were communicative and professional and easy to work with. Technicians James and Sergei got the job done efficiently too. I appreciate working with this team and would recommend if you have any water damage to your home.

Ingrid Studebaker

Timely, professional, responded quickly to calls and texts and issues that arose during restoration. I would use them again Thank you Keith.

Philip Buchiarelli

Keith was very helpful. Highly recommend.

Mike Murtha

Thanks to the team specially Christian Jacob, he make sure everything works by visiting the next day.

Thomas Kumera

keith was great-- honest in his assessment, knowledgable, and a real nice guy!

Pedro Ferbel-Azcarate

A shout out for ServPro. I recently had extensive water damage in my home. It began on the second floor and did extensive damage on the main floor as well. I can’t sing the praises of servePro enough: from getting the water dried out quickly so there would be no further damage, through the entire project, including working with my insurance , Keith and Daniel sparks did a great job. From start to finish—packing up my furnishings, replacing drywall, hardwood flooring, carpeting, cabinetry,painting, arranging subcontractors, and then getting furniture back in place, under Daniel’s great management, got things done on time, leaving things tidy each day and always helpful and respectful. I can’t thank the company and the crew enough. If you need help, call Servpro.

Peggy Snyder

Saved Us Thousands! Exceptional Service from Keith & His Team at SerPro of SW Portland!!! I highly recommend Keith Johnson and the team at SERVPRO of Southwest Portland ! When we were hit with severe water damage, Keith stepped in with an incredible response time, armed with robust equipment and years of industry experience. From the moment he arrived, Keith was extremely solution-oriented, calm under pressure, and delivered top-notch customer service. His quick action and strategic approach directly prevented further disaster and saved our organization thousands of dollars in potential damages. If you ever find yourself facing a restoration emergency, call Keith. Fast, professional, and genuinely dedicated to getting the job done right! Thank you kindly

Jock Gurney Kimberley. JOINPDX

About Us

We can handle partial room losses, large catastrophic commercial/industrial losses and regional storm response. SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland is the leader in disaster restoration and our team has a large and comprehensive inventory of equipment and vehicles as well as an experienced staff that is always ready to respond quickly and professionally. We are ready to respond to your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We also have available CAT (catastrophic) loss teams ready to assist in managing and restoring large losses.

Preferred Vendor Status: SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland is a IICRC-Certified Firm (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). We have 100 5-star reviews on Google. We are fully insured and meet both commercial and residential property management requirements. We have achieved preferred vendor status for many insurance and property management companies based on our track record of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism. We are apart of BOMA, The Hillsdale Business Association and Multnomah Business Association. We are Silver Level sponsors of Multnomah Village and BOMA. 

SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland won the expertise badge from Expertise.com for 2022 best restoration company in the Portland Metro area. 

Please check out our 5 star reviews and pictures of the jobs Commercial & Residential we have done. As you can see we have taken a loss for the customer and made it "Like it never even happened."

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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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