Sewage Cleanup in Freehold, NJ

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Quick answer: For a sewer or septic backup anywhere in Freehold Borough or Freehold Township, call 732-539-2942 (or text us). A person answers 24/7. Our office is on Bannard Street in Freehold, so we're usually there well within an hour. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

Sewage is the one kind of water damage you shouldn't wait on or clean up yourself. It carries bacteria and other contaminants that soak into drywall, carpet and wood, and the smell gets worse by the hour. In Freehold we see backups in century-old Borough homes and in Township basements built in the last few decades, and the cause is usually different in each. MaxClean Restoration handles sewer, main-line and septic backups. We remove the waste, disinfect the area, dry the structure and rebuild what had to come out.

Freehold areas we cover

Downtown Freehold Borough and the streets off Main Street, Throckmorton Street and Institute Street, and all of Freehold Township, including East Freehold, West Freehold, Monmouth Heights, Siloam, Smithburg and Adelphia. We also cover Manalapan, Marlboro, Howell, Colts Neck, Englishtown and Jackson.

Why sewage backs up in Freehold homes

Old sewer laterals in the Borough. Many Borough homes still have their original clay or cast-iron sewer lines running to the street. Tree roots, cracked joints and sagging sections slow the flow until a clog sends waste back up through the lowest drain in the house, usually a basement floor drain or laundry sink.

Heavy rain and overloaded lines. During a downpour, extra water can get into sewer lines through cracks and connections. When the system is overloaded, the backup shows up in basements first.

Basement bathrooms and ejector pumps. Finished basements in the Township often have a bathroom or laundry with an ejector pump. If the pump fails or loses power, the pit overflows onto the floor.

Septic backups. Homes on septic systems can back up when the tank is full, the drain field is saturated after long rains, or a line between the house and the tank is blocked. We do septic backup cleanup inside the home the same way we handle a sewer backup, while your septic company pumps the tank or repairs the system.

Toilet and drain clogs. Wipes, grease and other items that don't break down can block a main line and cause an overflow upstairs or down.

What to do right now

  1. Stop using water in the house: no flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher until the line is cleared.
  2. Keep everyone away, especially children, pets and anyone with a weakened immune system.
  3. Don't touch the electrical panel or outlets if you have to stand in water to reach them.
  4. Take photos of the backup and anything it reached before cleanup starts.
  5. Call a plumber (or your septic company) to clear the line and call us at 732-539-2942 . We can start containment while they work.

Our sewage cleanup process

  1. Assess and protect. Technicians in protective gear set up containment so contaminated air and debris don't spread to clean rooms.
  2. Remove waste and water. We pump out standing sewage and remove saturated materials that can't be safely cleaned, like carpet, pad, drywall and insulation in the affected area.
  3. Clean and disinfect. Hard surfaces, framing and concrete are cleaned and treated with disinfectants. This is the step that separates sewage cleanup from ordinary water damage.
  4. Dry and verify. Dehumidifiers and air movers dry the structure, and air scrubbers help control odor and particles. We take readings every day until materials are back to normal.
  5. Rebuild. Our reconstruction team replaces what was removed: drywall, flooring, trim and paint.

Sewage backup and insurance

Coverage for a sewage backup depends on your policy. Many homeowners policies only cover sewer or drain backups if you have a water backup endorsement, and that endorsement has its own limit. Check your declarations page or ask your agent.

We send the invoice to your insurance carrier on your behalf, but the invoice is still the homeowner's responsibility. That includes your deductible and anything your carrier doesn't pay. We document the loss with photos, moisture readings and an itemized scope.

In New Jersey, homeowners usually have the right to choose their own restoration contractor. We specialize in working with both homeowners and insurance companies to make sure the work is properly documented and covered, so your home gets back to its pre-loss condition. Read more on our insurance claims page.

Call for Freehold sewage cleanup

Call 732-539-2942 any hour, or send an estimate request for non-urgent work. More help: all Freehold services · water damage restoration in Freehold · main sewage cleanup page · sewage backup guide · before-and-after photos · Resource Center · Monmouth County

Freehold sewage cleanup FAQs

Sewage came up through my basement floor drain. Is it safe to clean it myself? It's not a good idea. Sewage carries bacteria and other contaminants, and porous materials it touches usually need to be removed, not just wiped. Keep people away from the area and call us.

Do I need a plumber or a restoration company? Usually both. A plumber clears or repairs the line, or a septic company pumps the tank. We remove the waste, disinfect, dry and rebuild the damaged area.

Can carpet be saved after a sewage backup? In most cases, no. Carpet and pad soaked by sewage are removed and replaced. Hard flooring and concrete can usually be cleaned and disinfected.

Do you handle septic backups as well as sewer backups? Yes. We handle septic backup cleanup as well as sewer and main-line backups. Your septic company pumps the tank or fixes the system, and we remove the waste, disinfect, dry and rebuild inside the home.

Our basement ejector pump failed. Is that sewage? Yes. An ejector pit holds waste from a basement toilet or laundry, so an overflow is treated as sewage and cleaned the same way.

How long does sewage cleanup take? Removal and disinfection usually happen on the first visit. Drying typically takes several more days, depending on what got wet. We take readings daily and tell you when it's done.

Is a sewage backup covered by insurance? It depends on your policy. Many policies only cover it with a water backup endorsement, so check your declarations page or ask your agent.

MaxClean Restoration, 11 Bannard Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 · 732-539-2942 · IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600
Open 24/7 · 4.9 stars from 91 Google reviews · Serving Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties.