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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 Hanover Township / Bear Creek

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(570) 822-4700
4.8
(60 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 Hanover Township / Bear Creek 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

"Everything was awesome!"

Donald F.
Nescopeck

"Very Professional and polite Staff that offered prompt service. Work was completed quickly, with a job well done. I would highly recommend SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek!"

Cheryl Finn
Plains

"Crystal, Chris and Matt were great to work with? Highly recommend!"

Lee Stuart
Jim Thorpe

Excellent Service!

Ellen Capell
Albrighstville

"Dear SERVPRO,

Thank you so much for being there when we needed you. Jeff, John, and others could not have been more helpful and professional."

Thank you

Joanne Juskiewicz
Plains

"Very professional and courteous! Highly recommended!"

Joann M.
Nanticoke

"Great guys and great job! would use again without question!"

ED E.
Wilkes-Barre

"They were terrific!"

Brian L.
Wilkes-Barre

"Professional service and fast completion!"

Jessica C.
Nanticoke

"Everything was awesome!"

Donald F.
Nescopeck

"Very Professional and polite Staff that offered prompt service. Work was completed quickly, with a job well done. I would highly recommend SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek!"

Cheryl Finn
Plains

"Crystal, Chris and Matt were great to work with? Highly recommend!"

Lee Stuart
Jim Thorpe

Excellent Service!

Ellen Capell
Albrighstville

"Dear SERVPRO,

Thank you so much for being there when we needed you. Jeff, John, and others could not have been more helpful and professional."

Thank you

Joanne Juskiewicz
Plains

"Very professional and courteous! Highly recommended!"

Joann M.
Nanticoke

"Great guys and great job! would use again without question!"

ED E.
Wilkes-Barre

"They were terrific!"

Brian L.
Wilkes-Barre

"Professional service and fast completion!"

Jessica C.
Nanticoke

About Us

Our History:

SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek is a Veteran (USMC) and family owned business that specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after a fire, smoke or water damage. We are a locally owned company that has had the privilege of serving the people of Wilkes-Barre township, Mountain top and the surrounding area since 2009. Over the last 10 years we have been an integral part in restoring homes, businesses and historical properties throughout the area. During the floods of 2011, the Polar Vortex of 2014 and the devastating tornado of 2018, we have been honored to have the support and trust of this blue-collar community.

Committed to Our Community:

SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek understands the emotions involved with a fire or water damage and the chaos that it can cause to your life and home or business. Our priority is to serve our wonderful community and its people, especially in their time of need. We are committed to help minimize the disruption to your life and to quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Whether it's through our involvement with the local chambers of commerce, our local chapter of the American Red Cross, Luzerne County Head Start or our annual school supply drive, we are dedicated to helping our community.

Our Employees:

At SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek the employees are the backbone of our company. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. Our team members go through extensive industry training with the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and through SERVPRO's Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) as well as the Commercial Restoration Training Program (CRTP). When you experience a loss to your home or business from fire, smoke, water or mold, you can be comforted knowing that they are there to assist you in your time of need.

Why SERVPRO?

At SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek the customer is our main priority. Our dedicated staff is ready and willing to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or small for SERVPRO of Hanover Township/Bear Creek.

Daniel W. Allen Jr., Scott Wescoat
Daniel W. Allen Jr., Scott Wescoat
Owners of SERVPRO of Hanover Township / Bear Creek

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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.