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Technicians trace the sewage from the source to the farthest wet spot, including under cabinets and into wall bases.
Bladensburg, MD · Prince George's County
Wastewater has come up through a drain in Bladensburg and the smell is spreading. Call (877) 812-4220 to get the sewage removed, what cannot be saved discarded and the rest sanitized.
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Sewage cleanup is the removal of raw sewage and everything it soaked into, followed by cleaning and disinfection of the affected area. Because sewage carries bacteria and viruses, it is handled as a biohazard.
Need residential or commercial sewage cleanup in Bladensburg or nearby parts of Prince George's County? Call Bladensburg Biohazard Cleanup Help for help in your basement, crawl space, garage, restroom, kitchen or utility room, wherever wastewater has spread.
Bladensburg typically receives about 46 inches of rain a year, and heavy storms can overwhelm sewers and send wastewater up through drains. About 72% of homes in Bladensburg were built before 1980, and older clay or cast iron sewer pipes crack and clog with roots over time.
The work often covers:
Technicians trace the sewage from the source to the farthest wet spot, including under cabinets and into wall bases.
Sewage is removed from the floor and low areas, and debris, trash and soiled belongings are cleared out.
Carpet, padding, drywall and insulation that soaked up sewage are cut out, bagged and hauled away as contaminated waste.
Disinfectant is applied to every affected surface, the space is dried and aired out, and the crew inspects the finished work.
Most sewage & biohazard cleanup jobs in Bladensburg, MD cost between $1,500 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Odor treatment, air movement and drying needs vary by building. A closed-up space with ducted air may need extra steps to clear the smell.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Category 3 sewage | $2,500 - $10,000 |
| Category 3 sewage | $7.50 - $7.50 per square foot |
| Typical project | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Most homeowners | $2,000 - $10,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, Fixr, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, not a price for any specific Bladensburg property. Price drivers include square footage affected, category of water, porous materials that must be removed, drying time. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Small jobs may be finished in a day, while larger ones with tear-out, drying and odor treatment take longer. The time depends on the area affected and what had to be removed. The crew can tell you what to expect after assessing the space.
Sewage can carry germs such as E. coli, norovirus, hepatitis A and Giardia. They spread through skin contact, splashes and hand to mouth contact. Washing well and wearing protection reduce the risk, but removal by a crew reduces it most.
Yes. Sewage backups do not wait for business hours, so you can call Bladensburg Biohazard Cleanup Help any time, 24/7. Describe what happened and you get the next safe step explained.
Yes. Raw sewage is Category 3 contamination and can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites. That is why cleanup crews wear protective gear and remove porous materials instead of just drying them.
Watch for a rotten-egg or sewer smell, wet spots or stains on floors and walls, unusually green grass over a pipe, and multiple drains backing up at the same time. If any of these show up, keep people away from the area and have the cause checked.
Treat it as raw sewage. Keep people out of the bathroom, stop using the fixture and call for cleanup. The liquid can reach under flooring and into walls, so a crew checks beyond the visible puddle.
Call (877) 812-4220 any hour and describe what is on the floor.
Call (877) 812-4220