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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 Greater Sussex County

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(973) 383-2024
5.0
(69 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 Greater Sussex County 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

Thanks so much to Cindy in the office for helping me through the whole process of our water damage restoration and entire rebuild. It was not easy, but it is done. Please thank the whole team of guys who saved my house. Have a great weekend!

Ryan
Bushkill

Thank you for saving and restoring our water soaked finished basement carpeting after water poured in from our outside broken spigot. The disinfection and dry-out process made our carpet as good as new! Customer Satisfaction Rating: High 10's across the list!

Steve & Linda
Sussex

We were completely satisfied with how SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County handled the emergency sewer water damage that backed up into our finished basement. In addition to doing good work, they were quick to answer our call, and got our basement cleaned-up and put back together with no delay.

James & April C.
Newton

SERVPRO's on-site technicians did a thorough job of cleaning and sanitizing my basement after a sewer backup into my home. They were very professional throughout the entire restoration process. I would highly recommend them to a friend.

Michael F.
Sparta

We appreciate how quickly SERVPRO dried out the water and restored our carpets after the neighbor's water leak came into our home. Thank you for your service. Customer Satisfaction List Rating for SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County: High Score of all 10's.

Joseph S.
Vernon

Service was quick and professional. SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County is a good company with friendly helpful employees.

Dennis S.
Newton

SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County was very responsive to our emergency cleanup at the bank. We would highly recommend them.

PNC Bank
Newton

I had water damage from a roof leak and SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County was fantastic from start to finish. They provided a very fair estimate, and stuck to their timetable. Everything is fixed perfectly and they left my house spotless. I give them a 5 Star review.

Eileen D.
Hamburg

Excellent Service, and Professional during the water damage cleanup from my broken water softener pipe leak.

Annmary
Hopatcong

Thanks so much to Cindy in the office for helping me through the whole process of our water damage restoration and entire rebuild. It was not easy, but it is done. Please thank the whole team of guys who saved my house. Have a great weekend!

Ryan
Bushkill

Thank you for saving and restoring our water soaked finished basement carpeting after water poured in from our outside broken spigot. The disinfection and dry-out process made our carpet as good as new! Customer Satisfaction Rating: High 10's across the list!

Steve & Linda
Sussex

We were completely satisfied with how SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County handled the emergency sewer water damage that backed up into our finished basement. In addition to doing good work, they were quick to answer our call, and got our basement cleaned-up and put back together with no delay.

James & April C.
Newton

SERVPRO's on-site technicians did a thorough job of cleaning and sanitizing my basement after a sewer backup into my home. They were very professional throughout the entire restoration process. I would highly recommend them to a friend.

Michael F.
Sparta

We appreciate how quickly SERVPRO dried out the water and restored our carpets after the neighbor's water leak came into our home. Thank you for your service. Customer Satisfaction List Rating for SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County: High Score of all 10's.

Joseph S.
Vernon

Service was quick and professional. SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County is a good company with friendly helpful employees.

Dennis S.
Newton

SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County was very responsive to our emergency cleanup at the bank. We would highly recommend them.

PNC Bank
Newton

I had water damage from a roof leak and SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County was fantastic from start to finish. They provided a very fair estimate, and stuck to their timetable. Everything is fixed perfectly and they left my house spotless. I give them a 5 Star review.

Eileen D.
Hamburg

Excellent Service, and Professional during the water damage cleanup from my broken water softener pipe leak.

Annmary
Hopatcong

About Us

Sussex County brims with charming beauty and alluring attractions that have made us a premier destination for resorts. As a piece of the New York City Metropolitan Area, towns like Vernon are only an hour from this mecca of culture and entertainment. Becoming a trusted restoration company meant following the lead of our owner John Blehl, who showed our experienced roster the best thing we could give back beyond skilled recovery or build-back was a caring, customer-focused ethic. 

Reaching Your Damaged Home or Business Fast

A fast response is one of our promises to our customers and one we achieve with preparedness. We keep vehicles in our fleet stocked with equipment to mobilize quickly in a crisis. Some of these include: 

  • Water extractors
  • Drying equipment
  • Deodorization products
  • Air filtration equipment

Experience and Growth at Work in Sussex County 

The restoration industry is constantly evolving and improving. With many on our roster for more than a decade, fields of expertise have changed immensely in that time. We promote coursework and additional study to stay at our best no matter the disaster. 

More Than Restoration and Recovery 

We understand that to become a trusted name in the community, you need to be involved. We provide our resources and time to many programs and charitable organizations to help those in more ways than damage control. As a locally owned and operated firm, we are helping our neighbors through hard times and making the towns we share better in every way we can. 

Effective Water & Fire Restoration Services 

There is no escaping the possibilities of spontaneous residential emergencies. Experience and knowledge matter when homes are on the line, and you can be assured that our team has continued training in all facets of restoration and recovery we represent, with accreditations from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in: 

  • WRT – Water Restoration
  • CDS – Commercial Drying
  • FSRT – Fire and Smoke Restoration
  • AMRT – Applied Microbial Remediation\CCT – Carpet Cleaning
  • OCT – Odor Control
John E. Blehl
John E. Blehl
Owner of SERVPRO of Greater Sussex County

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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.