Sewage Cleanup & Remediation — 24/7 in DFW, Amarillo & Oklahoma City
Sewage cleanup removes Category 3 contaminated water, disinfects everything it touched, and restores the structure and air quality. Mr. Restore does it 24/7 with IICRC-certified hazmat crews, EPA-registered disinfectants, a 60-minute arrival guarantee and direct insurance billing.
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Sewage cleanup in 30 seconds
- What it is: Sewage is IICRC Category 3 water, the most contaminated class. It carries bacteria, viruses, parasites and chemical waste, and it turns any clean water it touches into Category 3 too.
- Who does it: Mr. Restore's IICRC-certified crews in full PPE, dispatched 24/7 from five offices in Lewisville, Dallas, McKinney, Amarillo and Bethany, Oklahoma, with a 60-minute arrival guarantee.
- What it costs: Sewage cleanup typically runs $3,000 to $10,000 for a single bathroom or small affected area, and $10,000 to $30,000 or more for whole-house contamination. Sewer backup is covered by most homeowner policies only with the sewer and drain backup endorsement, and we check your declarations page on the first call.
- How long: Extraction and disinfection in 1 to 3 days, drying in 3 to 5 days, reconstruction from 1 to 3 weeks for a bathroom to 3 to 8 weeks for a whole house.
- What to do now: Keep people and pets out of the affected area, don't run water or flush, don't use a household vacuum, and call (877) 631-7576.
Why Sewage Damage Needs Hazmat Protocols, Not Just Drying
Clean water from a burst supply line and gray water from a dishwasher can often be extracted and dried in place. Sewage cannot. Raw sewage and sewer backups contain E. coli, salmonella, hepatitis A, norovirus, parasites and the chemicals that go down every drain. Porous materials that Category 3 water touches, drywall, insulation, carpet and pad, fabric and often wood subfloor, cannot be reliably disinfected and must be removed under IICRC S500 protocol. Non-porous materials such as tile, sealed concrete, glass and metal can be cleaned, disinfected and saved.
The health risk doesn't stop at the water line. Sewage aerosolizes. Without negative-air containment and HEPA filtration, contaminants spread through the HVAC system into rooms the water never reached. That's why our sewage crews set containment first and extract second.
Where Sewage Backups Come From in Texas and Oklahoma
- Cast-iron drain lines from the 1950s to 70s. Original cast iron in Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Fort Worth, Denton and Amarillo neighborhoods corrodes, scales and collapses. The backup arrives in the lowest tub, shower or floor drain.
- Tree roots. Live oaks, pecans and elms find joints in clay and cast-iron laterals. Roots block the line and every flush pushes sewage back into the house.
- City main surcharges. Heavy spring storms overload combined and aging municipal mains, and the surcharge comes up through floor drains in homes that never had a plumbing problem.
- Lift station and grinder pump failures. Common in lake communities and low-lying subdivisions around Lake Lewisville, Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Ray Roberts.
- Grease traps and commercial kitchens. Restaurants and multi-tenant buildings back up into dining rooms, neighboring suites and floors below.
- Septic failures. Rural Denton, Collin, Rockwall and Panhandle properties on septic systems flood tanks and drain fields after heavy rain.
Our 7-Step EPA-Compliant Sewage Cleanup Process
- Call (877) 631-7576. A live person answers 24/7, checks your policy for sewer backup coverage, and dispatches the nearest crew.
- Arrival within 60 minutes and containment. Full PPE, negative-air containment and HEPA air scrubbers before anything is touched, so contamination doesn't spread through the house.
- Extraction. Truck-mounted extraction of sewage and standing water, with safe disposal.
- Removal of contaminated materials. Drywall, insulation, carpet and pad, and other porous materials that contacted Category 3 water, removed and bagged per IICRC S500. Everything photographed for your claim.
- Disinfection. EPA-registered disinfectants and antimicrobial treatment on every surface and cavity the water reached, including subfloor and framing.
- Structural drying. Industrial air movers and dehumidifiers with daily moisture readings and a written dry log until the structure reads dry.
- Reconstruction. Drywall, flooring, trim, cabinets and fixtures restored to pre-loss condition by the same team, and a final air-quality and moisture sign-off.
Residential and Commercial Sewage Cleanup
Homes and apartments
Toilet and tub backups, main-line failures, basement and crawl-space contamination, multi-unit backups that cross floors. Family-safe disinfection, contents evaluation and pack-out, and full rebuild.
Restaurants and retail
Grease trap overflows and main backups into dining rooms and neighboring suites. After-hours work, health-department-ready documentation and rapid reopening.
Offices, hotels and multifamily
Lift station failures, riser backups and floor-to-floor contamination. Tenant coordination, negative-air containment and large-loss documentation for commercial carriers.
Healthcare, schools and senior living
Infection-control protocols, containment, HEPA filtration and clearance documentation for facility risk management.
Sewage Cleanup Cost
Sewage cleanup typically ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 for a single bathroom or small affected area, and $10,000 to $30,000 or more for whole-house contamination. The main cost drivers are how far the water spread, how long it sat, and how much porous material has to be removed and rebuilt.
| Situation | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Single bathroom or small area, caught quickly | $3,000–$10,000 |
| Multiple rooms or a finished basement | $8,000–$20,000 |
| Whole-house contamination with rebuild | $10,000–$30,000+ |
| Commercial kitchen or multi-unit backup | Assessed on site; large-loss documentation provided |
Free on-site assessments. Standard homeowner policies typically exclude sewer backup unless you carry the sewer and drain backup endorsement, which usually costs $50 to $250 a year; most commercial policies include it. We review your declarations page on the first call and work the claim either way. See the water damage restoration cost guide for the full 2026 price breakdown.
Sewage Cleanup Service Areas
Dallas Richardson Garland Irving McKinney, Plano & Collin County Fort Worth, Arlington & Tarrant County Denton County Lewisville Rockwall County Amarillo & the Texas Panhandle Oklahoma City OKC Northeast OKC Southwest
What Customers Say About Our Sewage Cleanup
Verbatim excerpts from public Google reviews of Mr. Restore offices. Names and dates as shown on Google.
“Mr. Restore did an amazing job mitigating the damage in my house when we had a sewer flood. They told us exactly how the process worked each step of the way. It was a stinky, dirty and messy job... and they could not have been more kind and professional.”
Jennifer Hibdon Redmon · Google review · July 2021
“Mr. Restore is the most reliable in the business! Extremely responsive and great work!”
Caleb Caswell · Google review, Dallas office, sewage cleanup · August 2026
“There was an overflow in my bathroom. The water had spilled out of the tub and flooded the master bath, flowed into the closet, an adjacent bathroom, closet and hallway. The people at Mr. Restore did an excellent job by using their machinery to pump up the excess water.”
Rick Williams · Google review · January 2015
Why Choose Mr. Restore for Sewage Cleanup
IICRC-certified, AMRT on the crew
Water Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD) and Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) certifications, which is the credential that matters for Category 3 work.
Containment before extraction
Negative air and HEPA filtration set first, so sewage contamination doesn't travel through the HVAC into clean rooms.
Since 2008, family-owned, BBB A+ since 2015
233 Google reviews and a 4.7-star rating across five offices. Read customer reviews.
One call, one team
Extraction, demolition, disinfection, drying, insurance documentation and full reconstruction from the same company.
Sewage Cleanup FAQ
Is sewage cleanup dangerous?
Yes. Sewage is IICRC Category 3 (black water) containing pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and biological contaminants. Do not attempt DIY cleanup. Mr. Restore technicians are equipped with full PPE, EPA-registered disinfectants, and HEPA filtration. Call (877) 631-7576 24/7.
How much does sewage cleanup cost?
Sewage cleanup typically ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 for a single bathroom or small affected area, and $10,000 to $30,000+ for whole-house contamination. Most homeowners policies cover sewage backup if you have the optional endorsement. We verify coverage and bill insurance directly.
Is sewage backup covered by insurance?
Standard homeowners policies typically exclude sewage backup unless you've added the sewer/drain backup endorsement (usually $50 to $250 per year). Commercial policies often include it. Mr. Restore reviews your declarations page during the initial call and works the claim regardless.
Can sewage-contaminated materials be saved?
IICRC S500 protocol requires demolition of porous materials directly contacted by Category 3 water (drywall, insulation, carpet pad, fabric, wood subfloor in some cases). Non-porous materials (tile, sealed concrete, glass, metal) can usually be cleaned, disinfected, and saved. We document everything photographically for insurance.
How long does sewage cleanup take?
Initial extraction and disinfection takes 1 to 3 days. Drying takes 3 to 5 days. Reconstruction depends on demolition scope, typically 1 to 3 weeks for a single bathroom and 3 to 8 weeks for whole-house contamination. We provide written timelines after on-site assessment.
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