What is Sewage Damage?

There is a misconception among most building or home owners that sewage damage has to smell bad or have visible contaminants. In reality, sewage damage is defined as any water originating from a drain line or beyond the trap. So even though the water appears clean and does not have a bad odor, it still could be sewage damage. 

Sewage damage:

• Carries the risk of further bacterial problems
• Could result in a mold problem if not properly cleaned
• Can require extensive demolition and cleaning to properly remove. 

If you have questions about sewage damage in your home or building please give us a call at 225-262-7942 to discuss your options further. 

We can provide:

• Restoration Plans
  
• Bacterial Sampling
  
• Moisture Intrusion Surveys
  
• Mold Sampling
  
• Moisture Mapping
  

How Do I Know When It's Gone?

Bacteria is the number one concern with sewage damage. You can not see or in most cases smell bacteria. A surface that appears totally clean can still be very contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. Coli. In many cases bacterial sampling is needed to prove that the surface has in fact been cleaned sufficiently. 

We can provide bacterial clearance sampling with results in less than 24 hours. 

Give us a call at 225-262-7942 to learn more.