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Sewage Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Residential and Commercial Sewage Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process

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SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo

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(805) 541-1271
4.7
(43 reviews)

Service Areas

San Luis Obispo, CA

Why Choose SERVPRO® for Sewage Cleanup?

Sewage backups are stressful, hazardous, and can cause significant damage if not handled quickly and professionally. At SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo we understand your urgency. Our technicians are certified and have the equipment to deal with septic system failures, toilet overflows, burst pipes, sewer line backups, and contaminated water.

No matter how difficult your challenge, SERVPRO is the trusted name for sewage damage cleanup, repair, and restoration. We make it "like it never even happened."

We always strive to follow the IICRC S500 industry standards. For more information about these standards, please check out the IICRC website.

Our experienced SERVPRO team will also help coordinate your insurance claims.

A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.
A homeowner and SERVPRO employee shaking each other's hands.

What To Do When Sewage Damage Happens

A sewage emergency is both unexpected and overwhelming.

Planning for a sewage emergency is probably the last thing on any homeowner’s mind. However, sewage damage can happen to anyone, in any home, at any time.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can help protect your home and health. Here are some recommended steps from SERVPRO.


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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage
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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas
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Call SERVPRO immediately for professional cleanup
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Work with SERVPRO to contact your insurance company and document the damage
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Avoid all contact with sewage-contaminated water
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Turn off the main water supply to prevent additional flow
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Shut down HVAC systems to stop contaminated air from circulating
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Evacuate people and pets from affected areas

Steps in Our Sewage Damage Restoration Process


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Sewage Removal & Contamination Control

Sewage backup emergencies carry viruses and bacteria that cause serious illnesses. Our SERVPRO professionals will address immediate hazards and stabilize the affected area. We clean up sewage spills and biohazards using specialized equipment and training, thoroughly and safely from start to finish.

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Sanitization and Deodorization

Using our meticulous state-of-the-art protocols, our team of experts ensures that your home or building is safe and thoroughly clean. After sanitization, advanced equipment helps us find and eliminate any hidden moisture, so you know your structure is dry.

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Restoration

In the last phase, SERVPRO repairs any structural damage and returns your property to its previous condition. Before the space is cleared for re-entry, we’ll conduct a final inspection to make sure the area is safe, clean, and ready for you to return.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly — we address sewage issues swiftly to control costs, prevent further damage, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly.

A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.
A wet floor of a residential home being cleaned by a SERVPRO employee.

Residential Sewage Cleanup

Sewage contamination in homes is often caused by toilet overflows, pipe backups, waste line leaks, or outside floodwater. Keep in mind that raw sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that can contaminate flooring, walls, air systems, and personal belongings.

With quick, professional, and discrete intervention from SERVPRO, you can avoid further damage, mold growth, lingering odors, and long-term health risks. And quickly return to a home that’s safe and livable again.

A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.
A row of SERVPRO vans and employees preparing to respond to a sewage emergency.

Commercial Sewage Cleanup

Sewage damage in commercial buildings can be disruptive. But with commercial sewage cleanup and biohazard restoration from SERVPRO, it doesn’t always require an extended shutdown. We act quickly to remove contaminated water, sanitize the space, and get your business back to safe operations.

We respond 24/7 with industrial-grade equipment and certified protocols. If possible, we will isolate problem areas so your operations can continue with minimal interruption.

From overflowing toilets to large-scale black water flooding, we’ve seen it all. We’re the team to make things right again.

What our
customers are saying

We had two different leaks in our rental home, one from rain and one from plumbing, at the same time. Kevin, David, Tony, and the rest of the SERVPRO crew did an amazing job at taking care of the problem. They are knowledgeable, very professional, hardworking, and extremely polite. They kept us informed daily on the progress in our home and on what we could expect to happen in the upcoming days. They worked late each night to get the job done. I can not say enough positive things about these guys. They definitely helped make the unfortunate event of the leaks more tolerable by working diligently and showing compassion towards us during this difficult time. I would highly recommend using them for water and mold remediation. The owner of this company should be very grateful for his hard working crew and their representation of the SERVPRO name.

Ashley M
Avila Beach

It's not over yet but the problem of a roof leak has been well taken care of by a team of men from SLO SERVPRO. When I first noticed a stain on my ceiling just days before Christmas, Jose responded almost immediately even though it was a Saturday morning. He got things to a manageable place and on Monday, two guys moved everything out of my dining room and set it up as a containment area. They cut out the wet dry wall and ceiling, put paper down on the floor and set up drying equipment. Now it's 2 weeks later and the problem still exists although because of a bigger issue with the roof that has yet to be addressed by the roofing company. I can't say enough for how hard these guys work plus long hours. They have been super-responsive when I've called and have checked in daily to take readings of the progress of drying. Each time there has been someone new, they have politely introduced themselves. I have been impressed with the way they get in and get the job done. The team has been Javier, Javier Junior, Jose, Reuben and one or two others (sorry, I don't remember their names). Javier feels like he's my new BFF he's been here so much!

KW M
San Luis Obispo

Thank you for employing professional employees! I was very impressed with Jose, Daniel, and Ruben. They were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Jose came the first day and explained the process in detail. Jose was very respectful to his team of employees. Daniel and Rubin came the second day and started the first process of the work that needed to be done. Daniel and Ruben were so kind to clean up, vacuum, and sweep up after they were done working. They both helped me move furniture around that was too heavy for me to lift. Ruben was extremely sweet to help me move around my children's belongs in a manner that would allow them to still get to their clothes and important everyday things. I especially like how well Ruben and Daniel worked together. All three men were gentle with our belongings, respected our home, and beyond professional. Thank you, I highly recommend Jose, Daniel, and Ruben for your next SERVPRO needs.

Lauren P
Paso Robles

We had a leak in our kitchen that went through the kitchen wall into the living and dining rooms ruining all the laminate flooring.  The insurance company gave me SERVPRO's phone number.  I called them and a man came out right away to assess the damage and set up fans (I wish I could remember his name).  Then two more young men come in and tore up the flooring and cut out the wet drywall.  My husband and I were so impressed with how friendly, professional and polite they were, I want to mention them by name, they were Ruben and Little J (Javiel Jr).  They explained everything they were doing and even though the house was empty, they never went in the house without calling first.  SERVPRO's customer service and quality of work was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Laurie C
Los Alamos

We discovered a leak from our upstairs shower. We had a plumber come out. We then called our insurance, who directed us to SERVPRO, who installed hot-air blowers for several days and who will now move on to work with the insurance contractors to repair the damage. We are writing to commend SERVPRO for their excellent and helpful service: Tony, Daniel, Joe, and Jay were all very polite and hard-working, and very professional. We were lucky to find them.

Nels H
San Luis Obispo

Javiel Medina came out and he was wonderful, very considerate and professional.  It was comforting to be in good hands.  I highly recommend SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo!

Patty F.
Cayucos

In January we had a slab leak at our home.  We used SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo to take care of the water damage.  Chelsea, in the office, was awesome to work with and kept everything moving and on schedule!  I highly recommend this company.

Sarah B
Morro Bay

Extremely happy with this company's work.  We had a leak in a hose to/from our dishwasher which seeped under the floor, so it wasn't readily apparent until the floorboards in front of the sink got "squishy" and water started leaking up.  Our insurance company recommended SERVPRO of SLO, and they came out immediately to assess the damage.  They wasted no time in beginning the mitigation process, diligently came back daily to monitor progress, and communicated each step of the way.  Did an awesome job.  Thanks to Amber, Javiel and the whole crew!

Linda C.
Arroyo Grande

We called SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo and within one hour Javiel was at our home. We had our refrigerator freezer leak and dump at least 50 gallons of water into our kitchen over night. Javiel and Roman were so professional and kind. They walked us through the process and were so patient with all of my questions throughout the day. They had to tear apart our brand new kitchen and tomorrow they come back to finish the demo job. Although I have no kitchen now, I know that I am in good hands. I trust Javiel and Roman to make the professional decisions to make our kitchen safe and water-free. Very thankful for SERVPRO and I am happy to work with them on restoring our kitchen. Highly recommend!

Emily P
San Luis Obispo

We had two different leaks in our rental home, one from rain and one from plumbing, at the same time. Kevin, David, Tony, and the rest of the SERVPRO crew did an amazing job at taking care of the problem. They are knowledgeable, very professional, hardworking, and extremely polite. They kept us informed daily on the progress in our home and on what we could expect to happen in the upcoming days. They worked late each night to get the job done. I can not say enough positive things about these guys. They definitely helped make the unfortunate event of the leaks more tolerable by working diligently and showing compassion towards us during this difficult time. I would highly recommend using them for water and mold remediation. The owner of this company should be very grateful for his hard working crew and their representation of the SERVPRO name.

Ashley M
Avila Beach

It's not over yet but the problem of a roof leak has been well taken care of by a team of men from SLO SERVPRO. When I first noticed a stain on my ceiling just days before Christmas, Jose responded almost immediately even though it was a Saturday morning. He got things to a manageable place and on Monday, two guys moved everything out of my dining room and set it up as a containment area. They cut out the wet dry wall and ceiling, put paper down on the floor and set up drying equipment. Now it's 2 weeks later and the problem still exists although because of a bigger issue with the roof that has yet to be addressed by the roofing company. I can't say enough for how hard these guys work plus long hours. They have been super-responsive when I've called and have checked in daily to take readings of the progress of drying. Each time there has been someone new, they have politely introduced themselves. I have been impressed with the way they get in and get the job done. The team has been Javier, Javier Junior, Jose, Reuben and one or two others (sorry, I don't remember their names). Javier feels like he's my new BFF he's been here so much!

KW M
San Luis Obispo

Thank you for employing professional employees! I was very impressed with Jose, Daniel, and Ruben. They were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Jose came the first day and explained the process in detail. Jose was very respectful to his team of employees. Daniel and Rubin came the second day and started the first process of the work that needed to be done. Daniel and Ruben were so kind to clean up, vacuum, and sweep up after they were done working. They both helped me move furniture around that was too heavy for me to lift. Ruben was extremely sweet to help me move around my children's belongs in a manner that would allow them to still get to their clothes and important everyday things. I especially like how well Ruben and Daniel worked together. All three men were gentle with our belongings, respected our home, and beyond professional. Thank you, I highly recommend Jose, Daniel, and Ruben for your next SERVPRO needs.

Lauren P
Paso Robles

We had a leak in our kitchen that went through the kitchen wall into the living and dining rooms ruining all the laminate flooring.  The insurance company gave me SERVPRO's phone number.  I called them and a man came out right away to assess the damage and set up fans (I wish I could remember his name).  Then two more young men come in and tore up the flooring and cut out the wet drywall.  My husband and I were so impressed with how friendly, professional and polite they were, I want to mention them by name, they were Ruben and Little J (Javiel Jr).  They explained everything they were doing and even though the house was empty, they never went in the house without calling first.  SERVPRO's customer service and quality of work was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Laurie C
Los Alamos

We discovered a leak from our upstairs shower. We had a plumber come out. We then called our insurance, who directed us to SERVPRO, who installed hot-air blowers for several days and who will now move on to work with the insurance contractors to repair the damage. We are writing to commend SERVPRO for their excellent and helpful service: Tony, Daniel, Joe, and Jay were all very polite and hard-working, and very professional. We were lucky to find them.

Nels H
San Luis Obispo

Javiel Medina came out and he was wonderful, very considerate and professional.  It was comforting to be in good hands.  I highly recommend SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo!

Patty F.
Cayucos

In January we had a slab leak at our home.  We used SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo to take care of the water damage.  Chelsea, in the office, was awesome to work with and kept everything moving and on schedule!  I highly recommend this company.

Sarah B
Morro Bay

Extremely happy with this company's work.  We had a leak in a hose to/from our dishwasher which seeped under the floor, so it wasn't readily apparent until the floorboards in front of the sink got "squishy" and water started leaking up.  Our insurance company recommended SERVPRO of SLO, and they came out immediately to assess the damage.  They wasted no time in beginning the mitigation process, diligently came back daily to monitor progress, and communicated each step of the way.  Did an awesome job.  Thanks to Amber, Javiel and the whole crew!

Linda C.
Arroyo Grande

We called SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo and within one hour Javiel was at our home. We had our refrigerator freezer leak and dump at least 50 gallons of water into our kitchen over night. Javiel and Roman were so professional and kind. They walked us through the process and were so patient with all of my questions throughout the day. They had to tear apart our brand new kitchen and tomorrow they come back to finish the demo job. Although I have no kitchen now, I know that I am in good hands. I trust Javiel and Roman to make the professional decisions to make our kitchen safe and water-free. Very thankful for SERVPRO and I am happy to work with them on restoring our kitchen. Highly recommend!

Emily P
San Luis Obispo

About Us

SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo has been helping families and surrounding communities since 1990. Our entire team seeks to provide high quality service and exceptional customer satisfaction by guiding you through out the job from the beginning to the final walk-through.

We know that a fire or water damage can be a disruptive event if your life. Our goal is to help you minimize or quickly make it “Like it never even happened.” Which is why our staff is highly trained in clean up and restoration of residential or commercial property for fire, water, and smoke damage. SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo also mitigates for mold and mildew in residential or commercial property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Joseph & Karen Powers
Joseph & Karen Powers
Owners of SERVPRO of San Luis Obispo

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