Water Damage Caused by Sewage in Fort Mill

10/12/2015 (Permalink)

Sewage Backup Needs Cleanup and Repair

Steps that are Essential to Effective Sewage Cleanup in Fort Mill

Proper sewage cleanup, in Fort Mill, is vital and requires immediate attention and action. Performing sewage cleanup encompasses inherent risks along with dealing with water damage to your structure. It is important to ensure that any cleanup is done properly, that is to say, safely and thoroughly. Exposure to bacteria and viruses can lead to serious illness and are often encountered in sewage water. Immediately take action and call a sewage cleanup and restoration company to perform the appropriate measures to manage and cleanup this contamination. 

SERVPRO determines the type of water for effective sewage cleanup. This determination is done through assessing the category of water as Clean Water, Gray Water or Black Water. Following is a general travel path and procedures for returning your Fort Mill home to its previous condition.

1.Wear protective clothing.

2. Inspect the scope of the sewage damage, including the interior and exterior.

3. Removal of all furnishings and possessions, this includes non-salvageable items such as carpets. Removal of damaged items.  Salvageable items should be removed and properly cleaned. SERVPRO uses an inventory checklist for documentation of salvageable and non-salvageable items. This checklist is the Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS.)  

4. Avoidance of cross-contamination and prevention of the spread of sewage damage to currently unaffected areas.

5. Extract the actual sewage content, such as porous materials, cardboard, clothes, mattresses, books, upholstered furniture, and sewage water.

6. Wash the contaminated areas after all damaged contents and sewage water has been removed with specialized industrial cleaners.

7. Quickly dry the affected areas using high-velocity fans and dehumidifiers.

8. Go over the areas that were affected by the water damage and sewage with disinfectants to ensure the extermination of bacteria and potential mold and mildew growth.

9. Check household equipment. Inspect all fixtures appliances, and water supply lines to ensure total decontamination has been successful.

Why Hire A Professional Sewage Cleanup Service Like SERVPRO?

Why would you place yourself in personal jeopardy with the above steps for cleanup, decontamination, repair, and restoration of your Fort Mill home? Professional cleanup services are offered by these experts that have experience dealing with sewage and water damage. They have all the equipment needed, and they can provide an efficient cleanup service that will remove all sewage and clean any affected areas. For more information visit online or call SERVPRO.

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