Sewage Cleanup in Lakewood, NJ

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Quick answer: For a sewage backup in Lakewood, call 732-539-2942 or text us. We're open 24/7 and usually on site within about an hour. We handle sewer, main-line and septic backups: waste removal, disinfection, drying and rebuilding. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

A sewage backup in Lakewood usually starts the same way: a gurgle in a basement drain, then dark water around the floor drain, the shower or the lowest toilet. Because Lakewood homes tend to be busy, with big families, finished basements and sometimes a second kitchen or laundry, a backed-up line gets noticed fast and spreads fast. Our technicians stop the spread, clean it out properly and get the space dry.

Lakewood neighborhoods we serve

The whole township, from the streets around Lake Shenandoah and Lake Waddill to Seven Stars, South Lakewood, Greenville, Leisure Village and the neighborhoods off Route 9, Route 88 and Cross Street. We also cover Jackson, Howell, Brick and Toms River.

Know who runs your sewer

Lakewood has two sewer providers. Most of the township is served by the Lakewood Township Municipal Utilities Authority, while New Jersey American Water runs the wastewater system in the western part of town, about 11,000 customer accounts. American Water says some parts of its Lakewood system date back to 1890. If waste is coming up into your house, call your provider so they can check whether the problem is in their main. Then call a plumber for your own line, and call us for the cleanup.

Common causes we see

A blocked house line. Wipes, grease and food waste build up in the pipe between the house and the street. In a household that runs several loads of laundry a day, a partial clog can turn into a full backup quickly.

Heavy rain. Lakewood has had repeated street flooding in recent summers, including a July 2025 storm that left parts of town under a foot of water. Stormwater that gets into sewer lines can overload them and push sewage back toward the lowest drains.

Ejector and grinder pumps. A basement bathroom or laundry room below the sewer line depends on a pump. A failed float or a power outage lets the pit overflow.

Septic trouble. If your home is on a septic system, a full tank or a saturated drain field can back up into the house. Your septic company handles the tank. We handle the inside.

Right now

  1. Stop running water and flushing anywhere in the house.
  2. Keep kids and anyone with a health condition away from the area.
  3. Stay out of standing water if outlets or appliances are nearby.
  4. Photograph the damage before anything is moved.
  5. Call 732-539-2942 .

What we do

  1. Contain. Technicians in protective gear seal off the area so the smell and contamination don't travel upstairs.
  2. Extract. Sewage and water are pumped out, and soaked carpet, pad, drywall and insulation are removed.
  3. Disinfect. Concrete, framing and hard surfaces are cleaned and treated. This is what makes it sewage cleanup instead of a regular water job.
  4. Dry. Dehumidifiers and air movers run until our daily readings show the materials are dry. Air scrubbers help with odor.
  5. Rebuild. Our reconstruction team puts back the drywall, flooring and trim.

Insurance

Sewer and drain backups are often covered only if your policy includes a water backup endorsement, and that endorsement usually has its own limit. Check your declarations page. 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.

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. See our insurance claims page.

Call for Lakewood sewage cleanup

Call 732-539-2942 , any hour. More: all Lakewood services · water damage in Lakewood · biohazard cleanup in Lakewood · main sewage page · sewage backup guide · Ocean County

Lakewood sewage cleanup FAQs

Who do I call first, the utility or a plumber? Call your sewer provider (the MUA or New Jersey American Water, depending on where you live) to check their main, a plumber for your own line, and us for the cleanup. We can start containment while they work.

Our basement apartment or rental unit flooded with sewage. Can you help? Yes. We clean up sewage in owner-occupied homes and rentals. Whoever owns the property should be part of the conversation about the work.

Can we keep using the upstairs bathroom? Not until the line is cleared. Every flush or shower adds to the backup.

Do you clean septic backups? Yes. We handle septic backups as well as sewer and main-line backups. Your septic company pumps or repairs the system.

Is the smell going to stay? Once contaminated materials are removed, the area is disinfected and the structure is dry, the odor should go with it.

Is sewage backup covered by homeowners insurance? Often only with a water backup endorsement. Check your policy or ask your agent.

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