Who should I call for a septic backup?
Call a septic company to diagnose and correct the system fault. Call a water damage crew for indoor sewage extraction, protective material removal, sanitizing and drying. If sewage has reached electrical equipment, keep clear and involve an electrician or utility professional.
The Septic Company Addresses the Source
Stop using toilets, sinks, showers and laundry fixtures while the backup is active. More wastewater can overflow into the house. Tell the septic specialist which fixtures backed up and when the trouble began.
The septic company examines the tank, lines and drain field, then decides what system work is needed. Pumping, clearing a blockage or fixing a component belongs to that trade.
System work and indoor cleanup can be arranged at the same time. Call Septic Tank Backup Team at (888) 365-1450, 24/7, for the contaminated water inside the home.
- Stop adding wastewater.
- Describe the affected fixtures.
- Call a septic specialist about the system.
- Do not restart fixtures until advised.
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The Water Damage Crew Handles the House
Sewage water is Category 3. A restoration crew uses protective gear and isolates the area before extracting standing water. Wet carpet padding, insulation and other porous materials may need removal.
The crew cleans and sanitizes affected hard surfaces. It then checks moisture beneath flooring and inside wall bases, sets drying equipment and tracks readings.
Septic Tank Backup Team takes calls for indoor cleanup 24/7. Tell the crew which rooms are affected, whether water is rising and whether any outlets or appliances are wet.
- Keep children and pets out.
- Describe the water depth and rooms.
- Ask about affected porous materials.
- Retain cleanup and drying records.
Other Calls May Be Needed
If sewage reaches an outlet, cord or appliance, do not enter the wet area to operate electrical equipment. An electrician or utility professional should assess that hazard.
If a toilet or pipe has a separate plumbing fault, a plumber handles that fixture or line. A septic specialist still addresses septic system trouble. Neither task substitutes for cleaning the contaminated rooms.
Contact the insurer to report the loss and ask about any backup endorsement. Coverage depends on the policy, so check with your own insurer. The restoration crew can document its work for the claim.
- Call an electrician for electrical hazards.
- Use a plumber for a fixture fault.
- Report the damage to the insurer.
- Keep each trade scope distinct.
Make the First Call From a Safe Place
The occupant should not wade through sewage to reach a shutoff or photograph damage. Keep the area closed and take pictures only from dry, safe positions.
Share the property location, the low fixture where the backup appeared and any ongoing overflow. The cleanup crew assesses the actual wet materials when it arrives.
Call Septic Tank Backup Team at (888) 365-1450 now for sewage water removal, sanitizing and structural drying. The septic company handles the tank and system.
- Stay out of sewage water.
- Give the property location.
- Note the first overflowing fixture.
- Call for indoor cleanup 24/7.
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More Septic Backup Questions
Who should I call for a septic backup: More Answers
Should I call a plumber or septic company?
A septic company handles the tank, line and drain field. A plumber handles a separate indoor fixture or pipe fault. An indoor cleanup crew handles the resulting sewage damage.
Who cleans the basement after the septic company leaves?
A water damage crew extracts sewage, removes affected porous materials, sanitizes and dries the structure. System work alone does not clean a contaminated basement.
Who handles wet electrical outlets?
Keep clear and contact an electrician or utility professional. Do not operate breakers while standing on a wet floor.
Can the cleanup crew file my claim?
The property owner reports the loss to the insurer. The crew can provide records of damage and work. Coverage depends on the policy, so check with your own insurer.
Water damage gets worse by the hour. Call now to get septic tank backup cleanup started, 24/7.