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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 Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties

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(706) 896-1880
4.8
(130 reviews)

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 Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties 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

Im very satisfied with the job these guys did for me and my family,what we thought was a nightmare was easily takin care of promptly by this business.

Doug
Young Harris

Miracle workers!

Jackie
Hiawassee

Absolutely amazing company. Very professional and courteous, they helped us with all of our needs. Thank you.

Chris
Hiawassee

“The Serv-Pro group from Fannin, Union, and Towns counties that answered my call for help when I discovered a water leak in my basement were very caring and professional. Communications were kept up to date on their progress and they even had the resources to repair all of the damages I sustained."

Manuael
Blairsville

“Very pleased with the service provided. Our second home was flooded between Christmas and New Year's Day and you made a bad situation very manageable Holiday! Thank you”

Steve
Blairsville

“Great response time and great work in an untimely water leak situation. I would highly recommend them.”

William
Hiawassee

Great

Chris K
Hiawassee

Twice in 3 years, I have used SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties to recover from basement floods in Hiawassee, GA. Their employees were courteous, always kept me in touch with what was going on and the work was done in a timely manner. Their contractors were also great. After the restoration was done, it was not only "Like it never happened", but it was better than before!

Bob
Hiawassee

“Great service by very friendly and accommodating professionals. The major reconstruction of my home was timely and thorough. Their assistance and follow up contacts with the insurance adjuster made my experience seamless. I would absolutely recommend Keith Wall and his team to all who find themselves with a catastrophe.”

Harvey
Hiawassee

Im very satisfied with the job these guys did for me and my family,what we thought was a nightmare was easily takin care of promptly by this business.

Doug
Young Harris

Miracle workers!

Jackie
Hiawassee

Absolutely amazing company. Very professional and courteous, they helped us with all of our needs. Thank you.

Chris
Hiawassee

“The Serv-Pro group from Fannin, Union, and Towns counties that answered my call for help when I discovered a water leak in my basement were very caring and professional. Communications were kept up to date on their progress and they even had the resources to repair all of the damages I sustained."

Manuael
Blairsville

“Very pleased with the service provided. Our second home was flooded between Christmas and New Year's Day and you made a bad situation very manageable Holiday! Thank you”

Steve
Blairsville

“Great response time and great work in an untimely water leak situation. I would highly recommend them.”

William
Hiawassee

Great

Chris K
Hiawassee

Twice in 3 years, I have used SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties to recover from basement floods in Hiawassee, GA. Their employees were courteous, always kept me in touch with what was going on and the work was done in a timely manner. Their contractors were also great. After the restoration was done, it was not only "Like it never happened", but it was better than before!

Bob
Hiawassee

“Great service by very friendly and accommodating professionals. The major reconstruction of my home was timely and thorough. Their assistance and follow up contacts with the insurance adjuster made my experience seamless. I would absolutely recommend Keith Wall and his team to all who find themselves with a catastrophe.”

Harvey
Hiawassee

About Us

SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties is owned by business partners Rick Northen, Brent Maddux, who understand the pain and stress of water or fire damage. Restoration damages will disrupt your life and home or business. Our goal is to minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Our team has over 20 years of experience working with insurance damage losses and in the restoration industry. 

SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties specializes in 3 main cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties:

1) Water Damage Restoration

2) Fire Damage Restoration 

3) Mold Damage Restoration 

SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties also provides our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program, consisting of pathogen cleaning for your home or business. We invest heavily in ongoing training for our SERVPRO heroes, ensuring you the best equipped professionals in the industry. 

As a top SERVPRO franchise in Georgia, our team is ready to handle any size commercial or residential loss. If you would like to schedule restoration services for your home or business, please contact us today! 

Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Owners of SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer Counties

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.