1. Walk through the damage
Technicians trace the sewage from the source to the farthest wet spot, including under cabinets and into wall bases.
Sioux Falls, SD · Minnehaha County
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup in Sioux Falls, SD
Dealing with a sewer backup in Sioux Falls, SD? Call (877) 812-4220, day or night. You get sewage cleanup, removal of soaked carpet and insulation, and disinfection of floors and walls.
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If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Sewage Removal and Disinfection in Sioux Falls, SD
Sewage is classed as Category 3, the most contaminated level of water, sometimes called black water. Category 3 cleanup uses personal protective equipment, sealed disposal and EPA-registered disinfectants.
Did a drain, toilet or septic system overflow indoors in Sioux Falls? Call Sioux Falls Biohazard Cleanup Help. The cleanup team works discreetly, explains each step to you and keeps family members, tenants and staff out of the contaminated zone in Minnehaha County.
About 40% of households in Sioux Falls rent, so sewage backups often involve a landlord, a property manager and a tenant at once. Clear documentation of the cleanup helps everyone. Sewer pipes in Sioux Falls range in age and material. A median build year of 1993 suggests many have seen decades of use, so backups from wear, roots and blockages happen.
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup in Sioux Falls usually includes:
- Cleanup after toilet, tub, shower and floor drain overflows
- Cleanup of sewage under a house or in a crawl space where pipes have failed
- Sanitizing after sewage reaches concrete slabs, tile grout and unfinished basement walls
- Containment and negative air to keep contamination out of unaffected rooms
- Disinfection of hard surfaces, framing and subfloors with EPA-registered products
What Happens During Raw Sewage Cleanup in Sioux Falls
2. Protective setup
Crews wear respirators, gloves and suits, then place barriers and signs so people and pets stay out of the contaminated zone.
3. Cleanup and tear-out
Liquid is removed first, then anything that cannot be cleaned, such as soaked flooring and wall board.
4. Sanitizing and deodorizing
Remaining surfaces are washed and disinfected, and odor is removed at its source rather than covered up.
Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup Cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Sewage & biohazard cleanup in Sioux Falls, SD typically costs $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Where the sewage sits matters too. Open floors are straightforward, while crawl spaces and areas under a house are tight and slower to work.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Published span | $1,500 - $8,000 |
| Category 3 sewage | $7.50 - $7.50 per square foot |
| Most homeowners | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Typical project | $2,000 - $10,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, Fixr, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, not a price for any specific Sioux Falls property. Price drivers include square footage affected, category of water, porous materials that must be removed, drying time. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Sewage Cleanup Frequently Asked Questions in Sioux Falls, SD
Should I call a plumber or a cleanup company first?
If sewage is still coming up, a plumber may need to stop the source. If sewage is already on the floor, a cleanup team can start containing it at once. Many property owners call both, and it does not matter much which is first. Sewer backup companies and plumbers often work one after the other on the same job.
Can sewage backup make me sick even after it is cleaned up?
If the cleanup missed contaminated materials, germs and odor can linger. That is why crews remove porous materials, disinfect every surface they touched and inspect the work. Thorough removal is what lowers the risk.
What illnesses can raw sewage cause?
Sewage can carry germs such as E. coli, norovirus, hepatitis A and Giardia. They spread through skin contact, splashes and hand to mouth contact. Washing well and wearing protection reduce the risk, but removal by a crew reduces it most.
How do I clean up a sewer backup?
Keep people and pets out, turn off power if water is near outlets, and avoid touching the sewage. Safe cleanup needs protective gear, extraction, removal of soaked materials and disinfection. For anything more than a small spill, a cleanup company is the safer choice.
How do I get sewage smell out of a house?
The smell comes from the contamination, so the fix is removing sewage and soaked materials first, then disinfecting and deodorizing. Air fresheners only cover it. If the odor persists, hidden material such as subfloor or insulation may still hold sewage.
Is a sewage backup a biohazard?
Yes. Raw sewage is Category 3 contamination and can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. That is why cleanup crews wear protective gear and remove porous materials instead of just drying them.
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Raw sewage on the floor in Sioux Falls, SD?
Call (877) 812-4220 any hour and describe what is on the floor.
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