Sewage & Black Water Cleanup in Statham, GA
A sewage backup is a Category 3 health hazard, not a mop job. Our crew removes it in full PPE, sanitizes the area, and dries what is left, fast and safely.
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A sewage backup is one of the few water losses you should not handle yourself. The water carries bacteria and pathogens, which puts it in Category 3, the black water class, and cleaning it safely takes the right protective gear, containment, and disinfection. B&D Restoration removes and sanitizes sewage backups across Statham and Barrow County, dispatching around the clock and arriving in full PPE.
How we handle sewage in Statham
Call & dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Barrow County crew rolls with truck-mounted pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
On-site assessment
We find the source and map the full reach of the water, including what soaked into the subfloor, crawl space, and wall cavities.
Extract & dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and LGR dehumidifiers to a measured dry standard, not just the surface.
Verify & bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
Septic and sewer backups in Barrow County
A lot of Statham and rural Barrow County runs on septic systems, and homes on public sewer tie into lines that heavy rain can overwhelm. During a wet North Georgia stretch these calls cluster, because the same saturated red clay works against every system at once. Either way, the backup tends to show up the same way.
- Saturated red clay. When our slow-draining clay is soaked, a septic drain field cannot absorb, so the system backs up into the lowest fixtures.
- Heavy-rain surcharge. Storm water infiltrates and surcharges sewer lines during North Georgia downpours, pushing waste back toward the house.
- Where it appears. Floor drains, basement toilets, and tubs on the lowest level are usually the first to overflow.
Why Category 3 black water is a health hazard
Black water is not just dirty water. It carries bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that can make people and pets sick through contact or the air as it dries.
- Porous materials come out. Carpet, pad, and saturated drywall that soak up black water cannot be safely disinfected.
- Full PPE. Our technicians work in protective suits, gloves, and respirators, and contain the area to keep contamination from spreading.
- Proper disposal. Contaminated material is bagged and disposed of the right way, not left in your bin.
The CDC guidance on flood water and sewage is clear this is a genuine health hazard, and we treat it as one.
A Category 3 backup is a health hazard you should not touch. Call now and our crew handles it in full PPE.
☎ Call (762) 728-6170Our safe removal and sanitizing process
The goal with black water is not just to get it out, it is to leave the home safe to live in again. That means containment first, so foot traffic and air currents do not track contamination into clean rooms, and dedicated equipment that will not be reused on a clean-water job afterward.
Once the sewage and standing water are extracted, we remove the porous materials that cannot be disinfected, then clean and apply an antimicrobial to the framing, subfloor, and hard surfaces that stay. We finish with structural drying to a measured standard so moisture left behind does not grow mold. The EPA guidance on mold is a useful reminder of why drying after a sewage loss matters as much as the cleanup.
Sewer backup versus supply-line flooding
A clean supply-line break floods your home with Category 1 water, unpleasant but not a biohazard. A sewer or septic backup is Category 3 from the first minute, so it needs PPE, containment, and disinfection that a clean-water job does not. If the water reached a basement floor drain, treat it as contaminated and keep everyone clear until we arrive.
Insurance and getting started
Coverage often depends on whether you carry a backup rider, since standard policies sometimes exclude it, so check your policy before you need it. We document the loss with photos and readings and bill your carrier directly, and we tell you honestly what we see. B&D Restoration does not quote a flat price sight unseen, so call for an exact quote once we assess the backup.
"Our septic backed up into the downstairs bath after a week of rain and it was awful. They came out that night in full gear, cleaned it all up, pulled the ruined flooring, disinfected everything, and got the smell out. They treated our home with respect during a nasty situation. Cannot thank them enough."
Yolanda F. · Auburn · August 2026
Why Statham calls us first
Fast local response
A dispatcher answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across Statham and Barrow County.
IICRC certified crews
Trained technicians with truck-mounted pumps, air movers, and moisture meters, drying to a measured standard, not a mop and a fan.
We bill your insurer
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Rooted in red-clay country
Vented crawl spaces, humid summers, hard winter freezes, and NE-Georgia storms, we know how water moves in Barrow County homes.
Serving Statham and all of Barrow County
Based in Statham at 35 Broad Street, we dispatch across Barrow County and the Highway 316 corridor, day or night.
Based in Statham at 35 Broad Street, our crews cover all of Barrow County and the Highway 316 corridor, day or night, and reach most homes fast.
We serve Statham, Winder, Bethlehem, Auburn, Bogart, Watkinsville, Athens, Jefferson, and Monroe.
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Common questions, answered
Is a sewage backup dangerous?
Yes. Sewage is Category 3 black water carrying bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that can make people and pets sick through contact or as it dries into the air. Keep everyone clear of the area, do not try to clean it yourself, and call us to handle it in proper protective gear.
Do you sanitize and disinfect after removing the sewage?
Always. Removing the waste and water is only part of it. We clean and apply an antimicrobial to every affected surface that stays, then dry the structure to a measured standard, so the home is genuinely safe again rather than just visibly cleared.
Can carpet and drywall be saved after a backup?
Porous materials that soaked up black water, like carpet, pad, and saturated drywall, generally cannot be disinfected safely and are removed and disposed of properly. Solid framing and hard surfaces are cleaned, treated, and dried in place wherever possible.
Do you handle septic backups, not just city sewer?
Yes. Much of Statham and rural Barrow County runs on septic, and a saturated drain field backing up into the house is one of the most common calls we get. We treat septic and sewer backups the same way, as Category 3 work with full PPE and disinfection.
How long does sewage cleanup take?
The removal and disinfection are often done in a day, while drying the structure afterward takes several days more with equipment running. Larger backups or ones that reached multiple rooms take longer. We give you a realistic timeline once we see the extent.
Can you get rid of the smell?
Yes, and we do it at the source. The odor comes from the contamination and the moisture, so once those are removed, disinfected, and dried, the smell goes with them. We treat the affected surfaces rather than just masking the odor with a fragrance.
Is a sewer backup covered by insurance?
It depends on your policy. Many standard policies exclude sewer and septic backups unless you carry a specific backup rider. We document everything and bill your carrier directly, and we will be straight with you about what is likely covered. Call (762) 728-6170.
What should I do right now?
Keep people and pets completely out of the affected area, do not run the water or flush anything that drains toward the backup, and turn off power to the space if you can do it safely. Then call us. The faster it is contained and removed, the safer and smaller the job stays.
Statham's water damage crew is standing by
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call B&D Restoration and a local crew heads your way, ready to extract, dry, and document for your claim.
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