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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 Northern Rhode Island
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(401) 949-9955
4.4
(36 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 Northern Rhode Island 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

What a wonderful, efficient and timely team! I highly recommend SERVPRO for cleaning air ducts and construction. They were quick to schedule and help us get into our new home. Jose & Julio communicated every step that they were going to take along with timeline and left the house spotless after. A big thanks to the team!

Kate Moloney

Had a great experience using ServePro of Northern RI to clean our air ducts. Jose, Cameron and their teams were great. They were very professional and kept us well informed of what they were doing. Definitely recommend their service.

Fran Laurie

I recently had the pleasure of working with Servpro, and I wanted to share my positive experience. Bruce and Jose were incredibly helpful and patient, taking the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions and offer their realistic advice. Their kindness truly put me at ease during a stressful situation. I will definitely be doing business with Servpro again if the need arises, and I highly recommend their services.

Stephanie S

Worked with Cameron and Chris P on a project and they were very professional in introducing themselves, explained their process in detail and timeline. Cameron asked along the way for my approval that everything was done to my satisfaction. They worked efficiently the entire day and followed my instructions to lock up and let themselves out. Thanks Camerson & Chris, job well done!!

Deby C

The workers were wonderful. They worked efficiently, fast and always answered my questions. They were pleasant and knowledgeable The office staff were pleasant and knowledgeable also

Mary Lou Conca

Jose and his staff were nothing but profesioal and kind. The did thier work very well and were concerned about our well being.

Joyce Bulger

Very prompt and responsive to immediate needs in restoration and providing insulation for immediate cold weather approaching within days

Geraldine Critz

Prompt, Professional service!

Tony Cannistra

Jose and Julio were very professional and did a great job. They were very helpful as I moved materials out of an office they were also scheduled to be working in.

William Krieger

About Us

SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island has been helping customers and clients get back from disasters since 1999. We are one of over 1,700 independently owned Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada and is one of three Franchises in Rhode Island and Massachusetts independently owned and operated. The certified professionals at SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island follow EPA and IICRC-standard guidelines to provide optimal service utilizing state-of-the-art technology and equipment in the cleaning and restoration of water, fire, smoke, soot, and sewer damages. In addition to these primary services, we also offer an array of services pertaining to mold remediation, biohazard clean-up, and duct cleaning services.

Everyday……we are called to meet with clients/customers at the possible worst time of their life. Devastated by property loss from fire, smoke,                   water, sewerage, or storm damage, commercial or residential they call SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island to help. We care about you, and your clients/customers  and we're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help others all the time.

If you suffer a commercial, industrial, or home disaster and require a restoration company in Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts, give us a call right away - the longer you wait the more potential damage can occur! Our franchise has completed jobs related to the clean-up of homes, commercial businesses, and governmental offices throughout the area. Our staff has been trained to help YOU during a disaster.

We are here to help!

These are some of the cities and towns where we provide fast disaster cleanup response: Chepachet RI, Forestdale RI, Glendale RI, Greenville RI, Harmony RI, Harrisville RI, Manville RI, Pascoag RI, Cumberland RI, Lincoln RI, Slatersville RI, Woonsocket RI, North Smithfield RI, Smithfield RI, Central Falls RI and surrounding areas.  

With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island. If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, call us today!

Donald McKendall
Donald McKendall
Owner of SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island

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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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