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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 Buffalo / Tonawanda

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(716) 694-9949
4.8
(32 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 Buffalo / Tonawanda 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

The staff was very courteous during this difficult time.

Angela S
Buffalo

Very efficient... Jeff and Matt. Very satisfied

Nancy R
Tonawanda

Jeff and Leo were wonderful.

Loreen B
Niagara Falls

Thank you!

Geoff and his team were top-notch!

Great Service!

Kathy C
North Tonawanda

Excellent all the way

Mr F
Buffalo

They did a fantastic job. They're very polite. Very informative. Thank you!

Page D
Niagara Falls

I was very impressed with both the office and the on-site staff. They were very professional and knowledgeable.

Carolynn H
Grand Island

Did a Great job! Would use these guys again in a heartbeat!

John R
Sanborn

They did an excellent job for me.

Annette M
Buffalo

The staff was very courteous during this difficult time.

Angela S
Buffalo

Very efficient... Jeff and Matt. Very satisfied

Nancy R
Tonawanda

Jeff and Leo were wonderful.

Loreen B
Niagara Falls

Thank you!

Geoff and his team were top-notch!

Great Service!

Kathy C
North Tonawanda

Excellent all the way

Mr F
Buffalo

They did a fantastic job. They're very polite. Very informative. Thank you!

Page D
Niagara Falls

I was very impressed with both the office and the on-site staff. They were very professional and knowledgeable.

Carolynn H
Grand Island

Did a Great job! Would use these guys again in a heartbeat!

John R
Sanborn

They did an excellent job for me.

Annette M
Buffalo

About Us

Since 1972 SERVPRO of Buffalo-Tonawanda is and has been a family operated business serving the communities in Western NY. Bill Sullivan was a manager at the Buffalo Currier Express Newspaper and when he was told the newspaper was folding, he started searching for a new job. He started looking around and discovered SERVPRO. Bill Sullivan was interested in helping others out and investigated purchasing a SERVPRO franchise. Bill took a chance and borrowed money from relatives, and he purchased his first franchise. Being dedicated to his family and his new SERVPRO business he had to have 2 jobs at the same time in order to pay the employees at SERVPRO of Buffalo-Tonawanda. His dedication paid off as he purchased additional franchises building up our reputation in the Buffalo area. Currently his daughter Jennifer Sullivan has taking over the ownership role and handles the operation along with a dedicated team. Jennifer has been in the family business since birth. At 13 years old she would assist with performing small tasks by answering the phone, assisting with payroll and would go out with her father on small cleaning projects. This continued until the college years. Jennifer attending college to become a nurse and decided nursing wasn’t for her.  Having the passion to help others she went back into the SERVPRO of Buffalo-Tonawanda family business and has been helping others for 26 years. In her time away from the business, she advocates for autism, pediatric cancer awareness and is on the family council for PTEN awareness while supporting her daughter who courageously overcomes all these obstacles.



SERVPRO of Buffalo-Tonawanda is very active in the community supporting the Red Cross, local chamber events, Summits walk for autism, Danceability, catholic charities and many other groups.



For 50 years we have been taking pride in aiding our customers who are under stress dealing with a water or fire damage in their home. We understand your needs; we have the compassion and we will walk you through every step to get back to your normal.

William & Patricia & Jennifer Sullivan
William & Patricia & Jennifer Sullivan
Owners of SERVPRO of Buffalo / Tonawanda

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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.