Sewage Cleanup in Merseyside

Every sewage clean follows one rule: make it safe, then make it spotless. We assess the damage, contain it and pump out the waste with industrial pumping equipment, then disinfect and dry the space. Sewage spills need swift, methodical work to limit contamination.

We are a specialist cleaning company, so this is what we do every week. You get a full sewage cleaning service, including human waste from toilet overflows and every emergency sewage call-out. We also handle minor spills, because they grow fast and can leave harmful pathogens behind.

Our sewage cleanup work covers both residential properties and commercial properties. Something blocks, something backs up, and waste comes back where it should never be.

Here are some typical places we get called to:

• Terraced and semi-detached houses where a toilet or shower floods after a blocked drain
• Flats where a shared pipe backs up into a ground floor
• Period homes with old clay pipes that crack or collapse
• Restaurants, takeaways and pubs where grease blocks the drains
• Shops, offices and clinics that need to reopen fast
• Warehouses and factories hit by a pump failure or a burst pipe

Landlords call us between tenants to clean up before the next move-in. Homeowners call us at night, in a panic. Business owners call because one sewage problem can close the doors.

Sewage spills are classed as Category 3 biohazards. Raw sewage can hold harmful bacteria, harmful viruses and parasites, and sewage contamination leaves harmful pathogens on every surface it touches.

Sewage exposure can cause E. coli infection, hepatitis A, gastroenteritis, Weil's disease, and skin and eye infections. These are serious health risks, and some can lead to serious illness.

Children, older adults and anyone with weakened immune systems are hit hardest. Direct contact with contaminated water is the main route, but airborne contaminants and harmful gases can also reach people in closed rooms. Prolonged exposure raises the odds of getting ill.

Bacteria in sewage multiply fast when left untreated. Mould can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours of sewage exposure, and after that the smell gets worse.

Untreated sewage also causes significant structural damage. Sewage water soaks into plaster, timber and floor screed, and can reach electrical wiring. Pollutants also cling to floors, walls and furniture long after the visible mess has gone, so removing standing water is only the first stage of proper sewage cleanup.

Our technicians walk the site first. We find the source, check how far the sewage has travelled and mark the affected area.

Then we contain the spill. We seal doors, vents and floor gaps so further contamination cannot reach clean rooms. Where needed, we set up negative air pressure to stop harmful gases drifting through the building.

Next comes sewage removal. We pump out the sewage water and lift solid waste using specialist equipment, for a thorough removal.

Porous materials soak up sewage like a sponge. Carpets, underlay, plasterboard and soft furnishings that cannot be sanitised are cut out, not cleaned. Taking out these contaminated materials stops the smell at its source. We bag all waste materials and take them away under local regulations, and this safe removal protects your neighbours too, because improper disposal is never an option.

Once the waste is out, we scrub all affected surfaces with industrial-grade cleaners. Our disinfection methods kill harmful bacteria and other dangerous pathogens, not just the smell, so you get clean surfaces you can trust.

Then comes odour removal and drying. High-powered air movers and dehumidifiers dry the affected area and pull moisture out of floors and walls. The drying process matters, because damp feeds mould. We test the affected materials for moisture. At the end, we carry out a final inspection to confirm the cleanup and decontamination are complete, and hand you a hygiene certificate.

You are usually responsible for drains inside your property boundary, while the water company looks after lateral drains and public sewers. If your own drain failed, the clean-up usually falls to you.

Many buildings and contents insurance policies cover sewage damage, especially after a burst pipe or heavy rainfall. Check your policy and tell your insurer early. We can give you the records and photos your claim needs.

If the sewage came from a public sewer, your water company may help with the clean-up and may offer compensation. Call them and ask for their policy. We can still start straight away to protect your property.

Commercial policies may include business interruption cover for lost trading time. Tenants should check who holds the buildings cover, because it is often the landlord.