A sewage backup in the basement is the worst kind of water problem — Category 3 contaminated waste pooling in the lowest part of your Marietta home, soaking into finishes and anything stored down there. Affordable Sewage Backup Cleanup pumps out the sewage, removes contaminated drywall, carpet, and insulation, and sanitizes the basement. Clearing the drain or line that backed up is a plumber's job; we handle the cleanup.
Basement sewage cleanup Marietta GA is the removal, disposal and disinfection of Category 3 black water after a sewer backup, toilet overflow or septic reversal. It is not a mop-and-bleach job. We pump out contaminated standing water with a truck-mounted extraction unit, pull saturated carpet and pad, cut out wicking drywall, then treat every surface with an antimicrobial disinfectant rated for sewage. After that we dry the structure with dehumidifiers and air scrubbers until a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera confirm the framing is back to normal range.
Most Marietta calls come from the same handful of causes: root intrusion in older clay lateral lines, grease buildup in cast iron drains, and heavy rain overwhelming a city main. Homes in the 30060 and 30064 ZIP codes with finished basements are the hardest hit because sewage wicks straight into framing and insulation. If you are searching for emergency basement sewage cleanup near me Marietta GA at., we answer the phone and dispatch a crew, not an answering service.
Every job is scoped to the actual loss, but here is what is standard on a basement sewage cleanup. If something falls outside this list, like a sewer line repair or a full HVAC duct cleaning, we tell you upfront and coordinate it with a partner rather than surprising you later.
We pump and extract contaminated standing water with a truck-mounted extraction unit and submersible sewage pump, and set plastic sheeting containment to stop contamination from spreading to unaffected areas of the home.
Saturated carpet, pad, baseboards and drywall that wicked above the flood line are removed, bagged and hauled to a disposal facility. Porous materials that contacted black water cannot be salvaged, and we do not try to dry them.
All affected hard surfaces are treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial disinfectant and biocide, then the space is fogged with an antimicrobial fogger to reach framing cavities, block walls and other areas a sprayer cannot.
We set dehumidifiers and air scrubbers with HEPA filters and check daily with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera. Typical dry-down runs three to five days, and we do not pull equipment until the framing reads normal.
Sewer gas and sewage odor are addressed at the source, not covered up. We remove the contaminated material causing the smell, treat the area, and use odor neutralizer so the space smells clean when we are done.
We photograph the loss, log moisture readings, and provide a written scope you can submit to your carrier. We bill insurance directly on covered claims and give you a clear self-pay price if the claim is denied.
You call, we ask three questions: where is the water, how deep is it, and is the source still running. We dispatch a crew with a truck-mounted extraction unit and PPE. Most Marietta addresses inside the 30060, 30062 and 30067 ZIP codes see a crew on site within 60 to 90 minutes.
We shut off the source if it is still active, set plastic sheeting containment to keep contamination from spreading upstairs, then pull standing water with a submersible sewage pump and truck-mounted extraction. A wet/dry shop vac handles the corners and low spots. This step usually takes one to three hours depending on volume.
Saturated carpet, pad, baseboards and any drywall that wicked above the flood line come out. We bag and haul everything to a disposal facility. Porous materials that touched black water cannot be saved, and we tell you that straight rather than trying to dry them.
Every hard surface gets treated with antimicrobial disinfectant and biocide. We fog the entire space with an antimicrobial fogger to reach framing cavities and block walls. This is the step that kills the bacteria and stops the sewer gas smell at the source.
We set dehumidifiers and air scrubbers with HEPA filters, then check daily with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera. When framing reads normal, we pull the equipment. Typical dry-down runs three to five days. You get a final walkthrough and a written summary for your records.
You call, we ask three questions: where is the water, how deep is it, and is the source still running. We dispatch a crew with a truck-mounted extraction unit and PPE. Most Marietta addresses inside the 30060, 30062 and 30067 ZIP codes see a crew on site within 60 to 90 minutes.
Pulls large volumes of contaminated standing water fast, which is critical when a basement has taken on inches of sewage and every hour means deeper saturation.
Handles the initial draw-down when water is too deep or too debris-heavy for standard extraction, and keeps working when the source is still trickling.
Filters airborne pathogens and particulate during and after cleanup, which protects both our crew and your family from contaminants stirred up during extraction.
Removes moisture from framing, concrete and air so the structure dries to standard and mold does not get a foothold in a humid Georgia basement.
Verifies that hidden moisture behind walls and under flooring is actually dry, so we do not pull equipment too early and leave a mold problem behind.
Finds the root intrusion, grease blockage or collapsed line that caused the backup, so the fix addresses the cause and not just the mess.
A 1965 ranch in East Cobb took on two inches of sewage through the basement floor drain after a spring storm. Carpet, pad and the bottom 12 inches of drywall were saturated, and the basement smelled like sewer gas throughout the main level.
After: We extracted the water, removed 480 square feet of carpet and pad, cut out the affected drywall, treated all surfaces with antimicrobial disinfectant, and ran dehumidifiers and air scrubbers for four days. Moisture readings returned to normal, and the sewer camera showed the root mass in the lateral line.
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A toilet overflow with dirty water soaked the basement hallway and a storage closet in a Sandy Plains home. The water had been sitting for about six hours before the homeowner got home from work, and the drywall had already wicked above the visible line.
After: We treated it as Category 3, extracted the water, removed the affected drywall and baseboards, disinfected with biocide, and set drying equipment. The space was dry and odor-free in four days, and the wax ring and flange were replaced to fix the cause.
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A septic backup in a Fair Oaks home pushed sewage into the crawl space, soaking the vapor barrier and insulation. The smell was coming up through the floor into the living room, and the homeowner was worried about mold on the joists.
After: We removed the saturated vapor barrier and insulation, treated the soil and framing with antimicrobial disinfectant, restored airflow, and dried the space to standard. The odor was gone within 48 hours, and moisture readings confirmed the joists were dry.
Book this service →Sewage in a basement creates several problems at once, and each one needs a different fix. Here are the issues we see most often and how we handle them.
Ask a pro →We extract the standing water, remove saturated materials, treat the floor and walls with antimicrobial disinfectant, and run a sewer camera inspection system to find the blockage. If the cause is root intrusion or grease buildup, we recommend hydro-jetter service or a backwater valve to prevent a repeat.
We treat the overflow as contaminated, not as a simple spill. We extract, remove affected porous material, disinfect with biocide, and dry the structure to ANSI/IICRC S500 standard. We also check the wax ring and flange for the failure that caused it.
We remove saturated vapor barrier and insulation, treat the soil and framing with antimicrobial disinfectant, restore airflow, and dry the space completely. We document the work so you have a record for future home inspections.
We clean and sanitize the interior, then coordinate pumping and inspection with a septic partner. We do not just clean up the mess and leave the failing system in place, because that guarantees a second call.
Most residential basement sewage cleanup jobs in Marietta run $1,200 to $4,500 in 2026, depending on square footage affected, how much porous material has to be removed, and whether the space needs full containment. A small toilet overflow with minimal saturation might land near the low end. A finished basement with carpet, drywall and stored belongings can push higher. We give you a written price before we start, and we bill insurance directly when the loss is covered.
You want a crew trained for Category 3 contaminated water, not a general water damage company. We handle basement sewage backup cleanup Marietta GA calls with truck-mounted extraction, antimicrobial treatment and trained drying. We serve all of Cobb County, including East Cobb, Fair Oaks, Sandy Plains, Elizabeth and Westoak, and we can be on site within 60 to 90 minutes for most addresses.
A persistent sewage smell usually means one of three things: a dry floor drain letting sewer gas up, a cracked or root-blocked lateral line, or contaminated material that was never fully removed after a past backup. In older Marietta homes with cast iron drains, grease buildup and root intrusion are the most common culprits. We run a sewer camera inspection system to find the source, then clean and sanitize the affected area so the odor is eliminated, not masked.
Most homeowner policies cover sudden sewage backup if you have the water backup endorsement, which is a common add-on in Georgia. Standard policies often exclude sewer backup unless that endorsement is in place. We document the loss with photos, moisture readings and a written scope, then bill your carrier directly. If your claim is denied, we will walk you through what happened and give you a clear self-pay price so you can decide how to proceed.
We answer, dispatch real crews, and give you a clear price before we start. trained, , and billing insurance directly. Call now and we will get the water out and the contamination stopped today.
Call for dispatch 03289293008 →If sewage is on your floor right now, call 03289293008. We answer, seven days a week, and we dispatch the nearest crew to your Marietta address. For non-emergency questions, email us or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day.