Specialty Restoration — Portland, OR
Sewage Cleanup in Portland, Oregon
Category 3 black water removed, disinfected and made safe again.
Sewage backups are a health hazard, not a mess. Portland's combined sewer areas and root-blocked clay laterals in older neighborhoods make backups a familiar winter event.
We work in PPE with containment, remove contaminated porous materials, clean and disinfect hard surfaces, treat for odor, and dry the structure to verified dry standard.
Sewage backup? Keep everyone out of the area and call us now.
60-90 minute response across Portland, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sewage Cleanup: common questions
Is it safe to clean up sewage yourself?
It is not recommended. Sewage (Category 3 water) carries bacteria and viruses. Cleanup requires protective equipment, removal of porous materials, and disinfection of everything it touched.
Can carpet be saved after a sewage backup?
No. Industry guidelines call for removing and disposing of carpet and pad contaminated by sewage. Hard surfaces can be cleaned and disinfected.
More answers in our water damage FAQ and a step-by-step look at our restoration process.
Often needed alongside sewage cleanup
- Flood CleanupWater, mud and contamination removed after storm or creek flooding.
- Basement Water RemovalEmergency pump-out and drying for flooded Portland basements.
- Mold RemediationContained removal plus the moisture fix that keeps it from returning.
- Property RestorationThe rebuild phase: drywall, flooring, trim and paint put back right.
24/7 emergency service
Need sewage cleanup in Portland today?
Call (503) 433-8684 any hour of the day. 60-90 minute response across Portland, with drying equipment on the truck.