Sewage Cleanup in Woodbridge, NJ

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Quick answer: If sewage is coming up into your Woodbridge Township home, call 732-539-2942 . We're available 24/7 and usually there within about an hour. Sewer, main-line and septic backups: we remove the waste, disinfect, dry and rebuild. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

Woodbridge has an unusual rule that surprises a lot of homeowners: you own the entire sewer lateral, all the way from your house to the main under the street. The township maintains the mains, but the pipe that connects to them is yours. So when a backup happens, it pays to know who to call and in what order. We take care of the mess inside the house while the line gets fixed.

Woodbridge sections we serve

Iselin, Colonia, Fords, Avenel, Hopelawn, Keasbey, Port Reading, Sewaren, Menlo Park Terrace and Woodbridge proper. We also cover Edison, Perth Amboy, Sayreville and Old Bridge.

Call the township first

The Woodbridge Township Sewer Utility asks residents to call it first when a backup happens, so its staff can check the main before you pay a plumber. If the main is clear, the problem is in your lateral, and you'll need a plumber or sewer contractor. Then call us at 732-539-2942 for the cleanup. We can start while the line work is being scheduled.

Why Woodbridge laterals fail

Older pipe. Many laterals in town are clay, concrete or cast iron. Over decades they crack, separate at the joints and sag.

Tree roots. Roots grow toward the moisture in those joints, and once inside they catch grease and paper until the line closes.

Heavy storms. When stormwater gets into sewer lines during a big rain, the system can't keep up, and the overflow shows up at basement floor drains.

Ejector pumps and basement baths. If a lower-level bathroom relies on a pump, a power outage or worn float switch can overflow the pit.

Septic. If your property still uses a septic system, a full tank or failed field can back up into the house as well.

The first few minutes

  • Stop using water and flushing.
  • Keep everyone out of the affected area, especially children.
  • Don't step into water near outlets or the electrical panel.
  • Photograph the backup and any damaged belongings.
  • Call the township, then us.

How we handle it

  1. Containment. We seal off the area to keep contaminated air and debris from spreading.
  2. Waste and material removal. Sewage is pumped out; soaked carpet, pad, drywall, insulation and stored boxes that can't be cleaned are removed.
  3. Disinfection. Concrete, framing and hard surfaces are cleaned and treated.
  4. Drying and odor control. Dehumidifiers, air movers and air scrubbers run, and we check moisture every day.
  5. Rebuild. Our reconstruction team restores the finished space.

Insurance

Most policies treat sewer backup separately, and coverage often depends on a water backup endorsement with its own limit. Since the lateral is the homeowner's in Woodbridge, the repair of the pipe itself may be handled differently from the cleanup; your agent can explain. 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 Woodbridge sewage cleanup

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Woodbridge sewage cleanup FAQs

Do I really own the whole sewer line to the street? Yes. In Woodbridge Township, the homeowner owns the full lateral from the house to the main. The township maintains the mains.

Who should I call first? The township sewer utility, so it can check the main. Then a plumber if the problem is in your lateral, and us for the cleanup.

Can you start before the plumber finishes? We can begin containment and removing contaminated materials, but no water should go down the drains until the line is cleared.

Is a basement floor drain backup really sewage? If it came from the sewer line, yes. Treat it as contaminated and keep people away.

Do you handle septic backups too? Yes. Sewer, main-line and septic backups.

Does homeowners insurance cover sewer backups? Often only with a water backup endorsement. Check your policy.

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