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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 University Place / Lakewood West
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4.7
(75 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 University Place / Lakewood West 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.

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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

Great experience, knowledgeable, prompt.

Nicholas Denk

The guys were all great, worked hard and were very respectful.

Gina Malone

It was a breath of fresh air using Servpro at Maple Grove Apartments when we were in need of a quick and thorough vendor to come and help us in our time of need. They answered the phone when we called scheduled for next day and got worked done within the same 72 hours. It was also more affordable In comparison to other vendors that I have received bids from.

Gina Worden

The staff did an amazing job on what was, to us, a horrific clean up situation on an emergency basis. They were professional, thorough, and supportive throughout the project. Would definitely recommend ServPro.

natalie cain

5 Star Service

Greg Lichtenberger

The Servpro team did an excellent job. On time, courteous, polite and answered any that I had. If I ever have a need for their services I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services. I would recommend Servpro

James Trimberger

These guys are great. Professional, helpful, showed up right away and gave me a fair price. They are life savers! Will and Floyd did the day to day work and were really helpful and friendly. Burgess was project manager and always got right back to me and explained everything clearly. Very pleased with their work.

Mike Stutz

The basement flooded NO HOT WATER OR HEAT serve pro sent out professional and respectful service techs awsome guys the were sympathetic to my needs and sincere in the work preformed all 6 of them . I want to personally say thank you to Joe Floyd for all the info he provided the time and patience he showed the same my son shows when helping me SERVPRO THANK YOU FOR RESTORING OUR HOME

Carroll carroll wright

Had a tree fall on my home and Servpro was very swift and helpful. Jeff Wiskow was our project manager, and he was very professional and responsive during the whole restoration. From tarping my home swiftly, packing everything out and back in, mitigation, restoration, and to billing. They also worked with my insurance adjuster when it came to any supplemental cost which lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. Any questions I had regarding the estimate, Jeff was very helpful to explain it all to me. If you're in need of help, I wouldn't hesitate to call Servpro.

Alex Tran

About Us

Our owners, Lloyd & Jennifer Shaw, are incredibly family oriented and know that disasters always strike at the most inconvenient time for your home or business. It is common to feel stressed and worried after experiencing fire or water damage, especially when it comes to how it affects your family. We’ll always treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care. Our goal is to help minimize the disruption to your life while quickly getting your home or business back up and running again.

SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after experiencing water, fire, or smoke damage and our SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West team can also mitigate mold and mildew.

Our SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West team 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. Our team is "Ready for whatever happens" and can help clean up and restore ANY size residential or commercial loss.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a service, please give our SERVPRO of University Place/Lakewood West team a call.

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

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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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