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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 Society Hill and Downtown Philadelphia
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(215) 772-1203
4.9
(249 reviews)

Service Areas

Philadelphia, PA | Society Hill, PA | Rittenhouse, PA | Point Breeze, PA | Schuylkill, PA | Queens Village, PA | Downtown Philadelphia, PA

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 Society Hill and Downtown Philadelphia 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

Dan from Servro did an amazing job in my apartment. There was so much, and it was not an easy job. He literally put up a new ceiling in my main bathroom and a closet, and part of ceiling and wall in two other places, and painted walls. He kept my place as clean as possible, and my bathroom remained fully functional for me the entire time. It took a while to finish everything, but it was a big job, and time was needed for things to dry. Thank you, Dan!

Lena Kazakova

Fantastic service! Quick, friendly, and very efficient. They came with the much needed equipment to dry our flooded basement. Fernando, Johann and Joshua were a pleasure and I would absolutely hire them again for our repair and restoration needs

Steph Jordan

We had a great experience working with Dan and Steve to restore our basement. These guys were very flexible with the timing of the project and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The basement looks fantastic and we are very pleased with the quality of the work. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone in need of restoration work

Dean Seman

Blake got the ball rolling here at my home following a flood. Assigned Dan and his team to my home. The starting lineup was led by Senor' Fernando. Batting 2nd was Wilber. Batting 3rd was Joshua, and batting 4th was Yohan. All 4 got on and crossed home plate. Servpro now leads the competition 4-0. These 4 gentlemen were prompt, professional, and courteous, They all need to have their wages and salaries doubled. Health and welfare, vacation time and paternal leave time increased. And a shift meal valued at $100.00 per 8 hours provided. In a nutshell I would welcome these gentlemen to work at my home again. Have a nice day. Let's go Phils....Go Birds!!!

Eric Maron

Service was excellent and thorough.

John Mondlak

Fernando and his team were amazing! Very professional, thorough, and super nice. Would highly recommend.

Jessie Sommers

Water mitigation and other services. Jamil, Derrick and Chris were not only completely efficient but very understanding as to how the water damage effected us. 5 stars to all of them.

William Kreindler

The staff/team r at came to do the job were very meticulous worked fast to get the job done. Highly recommended

Sumera Masih

Servpro came out to evaluate water damage. Blake came out first to do the estimate followed by Fernando and his team to do the demolition. Overall they were both professional and communicated well and kept me informed the whole process. They were flexible to work around my work schedule.

J.O. Y.

About Us

SERVPRO of Society Hill is owned and operated by Michael Paparone. 

Mike is a Pennsylvania native with more than a decade’s experience in cleanup & restoration. Since purchasing his first franchise in 2012, he has expanded his operations to include five local SERVPRO franchises. Mike is committed to providing the highest standard of professionalism in property damage cleanup and restoration.

Our Team

The team at SERVPRO of Society Hill is dedicated to serving businesses and homeowners in Philadelphia. Our employees are a tight-knit group of highly trained and dedicated professionals. Production managers and crew members are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Learn more about our team members on our employee page.

Insurance and Payment Info

SERVPRO® works with most homeowners insurance providers for a stress-free claims process.

We also accept the following credit cards for your convenience:

Michael Paparone
Michael Paparone
Owner of SERVPRO of Society Hill and Downtown Philadelphia

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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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