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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 Southwest Portland

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(503) 777-9739
4.8
(285 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 Southwest Portland 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

Deshawn , very helpful, friendly informative , patient and knowledgeable.

Dave & Sharon Fisk
Portland

April, Gio, Sheila, Chris, Jermaine, Liam, David and Juan were all wonderful to work with! Thanks so much!

Courtney Francis Campbell
Aloha

Deshawn and Lucas came out and performed an inspection of suspected water damage. The inspection was very thorough and gave us a good understanding of our problem. We now have a plan on how to move forward. Would highly recommend.

John Woods
Portland

Deshawn,Chris and Andre. I appreciate the honesty and professionalism from the team and CSR's on site. Very punctual and hard working technicians. Would recommend this team!

Lillian Palcic
Portland

DeShawn and Dayzha great person to work with. I give a 10+

Lisa Wilcox
Portland

Deshawn was very considerate & efficient & easy to work with.
Super nice guy who did his thing!

Joyce Motter
Portland

DeShawn, Debbie, Andre, Chris, Lucas, April, Jermaine and Gio. Team was well managed and responsive. Detail oriented. DeShawn is highly capable project manager.

Eric Olsen
Aloha

Deshawn was an excellent communicator, quick thinking and extremely efficient. He has strong leadership skills, I would only have good words for the CSR Shawn on the job. Also his team on site Debbie, Andre, Brendon, Shannon, Gio, Jorge, Shelia, Lucas, Jermaine, Makayla, Juan and David did an amazing job and attention to care for my home and belongings unmatched. I would highly recommend SERVPRO of Southwest Portland.

Lifei Wu
Portland

Great team! Jorge, Sheila, and Cris were very helpful. They were quick and friendly and answered any questions I had. Made me feel so much better to have them ensure the space was clean, dry and safe for my kiddos!

Indigo Fox
Portland

Deshawn , very helpful, friendly informative , patient and knowledgeable.

Dave & Sharon Fisk
Portland

April, Gio, Sheila, Chris, Jermaine, Liam, David and Juan were all wonderful to work with! Thanks so much!

Courtney Francis Campbell
Aloha

Deshawn and Lucas came out and performed an inspection of suspected water damage. The inspection was very thorough and gave us a good understanding of our problem. We now have a plan on how to move forward. Would highly recommend.

John Woods
Portland

Deshawn,Chris and Andre. I appreciate the honesty and professionalism from the team and CSR's on site. Very punctual and hard working technicians. Would recommend this team!

Lillian Palcic
Portland

DeShawn and Dayzha great person to work with. I give a 10+

Lisa Wilcox
Portland

Deshawn was very considerate & efficient & easy to work with.
Super nice guy who did his thing!

Joyce Motter
Portland

DeShawn, Debbie, Andre, Chris, Lucas, April, Jermaine and Gio. Team was well managed and responsive. Detail oriented. DeShawn is highly capable project manager.

Eric Olsen
Aloha

Deshawn was an excellent communicator, quick thinking and extremely efficient. He has strong leadership skills, I would only have good words for the CSR Shawn on the job. Also his team on site Debbie, Andre, Brendon, Shannon, Gio, Jorge, Shelia, Lucas, Jermaine, Makayla, Juan and David did an amazing job and attention to care for my home and belongings unmatched. I would highly recommend SERVPRO of Southwest Portland.

Lifei Wu
Portland

Great team! Jorge, Sheila, and Cris were very helpful. They were quick and friendly and answered any questions I had. Made me feel so much better to have them ensure the space was clean, dry and safe for my kiddos!

Indigo Fox
Portland

About Us

We can handle partial room losses, large catastrophic commercial/industrial losses and regional storm response. SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland is the leader in disaster restoration and our team has a large and comprehensive inventory of equipment and vehicles as well as an experienced staff that is always ready to respond quickly and professionally. We are ready to respond to your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We also have available CAT (catastrophic) loss teams ready to assist in managing and restoring large losses.

Preferred Vendor Status: SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland is a IICRC-Certified Firm (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). We have 100 5-star reviews on Google. We are fully insured and meet both commercial and residential property management requirements. We have achieved preferred vendor status for many insurance and property management companies based on our track record of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism. We are apart of BOMA, The Hillsdale Business Association and Multnomah Business Association. We are Silver Level sponsors of Multnomah Village and BOMA. 

SERVPRO® of Southwest Portland won the expertise badge from Expertise.com for 2022 best restoration company in the Portland Metro area. 

Please check out our 5 star reviews and pictures of the jobs Commercial & Residential we have done. As you can see we have taken a loss for the customer and made it "Like it never even happened."

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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.