Sewage Cleanup in Toms River, NJ

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Quick answer: For a sewage backup in Toms River, call 732-539-2942 or text us. We answer 24/7 and are usually on site within about an hour. We clean up sewer, main-line and septic backups, then disinfect, dry and rebuild. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

A lot of Toms River homes don't have a basement. Ranches, Cape Cods and many shore houses sit on a slab or a crawl space, so when the sewer line backs up, it comes out of a tub, shower or toilet on the main floor, right into the living space. That's why speed matters here. Our technicians get the waste out, disinfect what it touched and dry the house before odor and contamination settle in.

Areas we cover in Toms River

Gilford Park, Pleasant Plains, West Dover, East Dover, Silverton, Cattus Island, the downtown area and the barrier island neighborhoods from Ortley Beach north, plus Brick, Berkeley Township, Manchester and Lakewood.

The curb cleanout and who owns what

The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority owns the sewer line from the main in the street through the curb cleanout. From the cleanout to your house, the line is yours. The authority asks owners to keep that cleanout cap visible and reachable, so if you have a backup, find it and make sure it isn't buried under mulch or pavers. A plumber can often use it to tell quickly which side of the line is blocked.

Common causes in Toms River

Main-floor overflows. Without a basement, the lowest fixture is often a tub or a first-floor toilet, and that's where the backup appears.

Storms on the bay side. Very high water and heavy rain can put extra stress on sewer systems near the bay. If floodwater from outside got in too, it's treated as contaminated.

Clogged house lines. Grease, wipes and roots in older lines are the most common culprits.

Septic homes. Some properties in town still use septic. A full tank or a soggy drain field can push waste back into the house. Your septic company deals with the system; we clean up indoors.

Vacant houses. A backup in a shore house or a home whose owner is away can go unnoticed for days. That means more damage and more removal.

What to do before we arrive

  1. Stop flushing and running water.
  2. Keep children and pets away from the wet area.
  3. Turn off power to the area only if you can reach the panel without standing in water.
  4. Find your curb cleanout and take photos of the damage.
  5. Call a plumber and call us at 732-539-2942 .

Our process

  1. Containment so the rest of the house stays clean.
  2. Removal of sewage, soaked flooring, carpet, baseboards and the lower section of drywall.
  3. Disinfection of the subfloor, slab, framing and every hard surface the sewage touched.
  4. Drying, with daily moisture readings until the structure is back to normal.
  5. Repairs through our reconstruction team.

If you don't live here full time

If you're away, someone 18 or older lets us in on the first visit, then we can supply a key box so you don't have to keep arranging access.

Insurance

Sewer and drain backup coverage often depends on a water backup endorsement with its own limit. Outside floodwater is usually a matter for a separate flood policy. 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. Details on our insurance claims page.

Call for Toms River sewage cleanup

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Toms River sewage cleanup FAQs

Which part of the sewer line am I responsible for? In Toms River, the line from the curb cleanout to your house is the owner's. The MUA owns the main and the line up through the cleanout.

We don't have a basement. Why did sewage come up in the bathtub? In a slab or crawl-space home, the tub or shower is often the lowest drain, so a blocked line overflows there first.

Can you work on our shore house while we're away? Yes. Someone 18 or older lets us in the first time, then we can supply a key box and keep you updated.

Do you do septic backup cleanup? Yes. We handle septic backups as well as sewer and main-line backups.

Will the floors have to come out? Carpet and pad soaked with sewage come out. Some hard floors can be cleaned and disinfected; others trap contamination underneath and need to be removed. We'll show you what we find.

Is a sewage backup covered by insurance? It depends on your policy, often whether you have a water backup endorsement. 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.