A sewage backup is one of the worst things that can happen in a home, and it's a real health hazard. The CleanUP Guys have safely cleaned up sewage in Chicago for 35+ years. We remove it, disinfect everything, and make your home safe to live in again, fast.
Sewage cleanup is the emergency process of safely removing sewage, disinfecting every affected surface, drying the area, and restoring your property so it's healthy to live in again. This isn't a job for a mop and bucket. Sewage is classified as Category 3 "black water," the most contaminated kind, full of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can make your family sick within hours of contact. Proper cleanup protects your health as much as your home.
When you call The CleanUP Guys, our crew arrives in proper protective gear, removes the sewage and any material it has soaked into, and disinfects everything to hospital-grade standards. We don't just clean what you can see, we treat the area so no harmful bacteria are left behind.
Sewer backups are common in Chicago's older homes, especially after heavy rain overwhelms the city system. If you need emergency sewage cleanup in Chicago, our crews are on call around the clock. After 35 years, we know how to handle it quickly, safely, and with as little disruption to your home as possible.
Sewage isn't just messy, it's a genuine health hazard. Here's what makes it dangerous.
Sewage carries E. coli, hepatitis, and other pathogens that cause serious illness.
Flooring, drywall, and belongings soak it up and must be safely cleaned or removed.
The moisture left behind leads to mold within 24 to 48 hours if not dried properly.
Sewage releases methane and other gases that can be harmful in enclosed spaces.
Contaminated water travels through your home, reaching far beyond the original backup.
Sewage-soaked materials must be disposed of safely and legally, not in your regular trash.
Our proven sewage cleanup process in Chicago removes the sewage, kills bacteria, and restores your home safely.
We inspect the backup, identify the source, and determine how far the contamination has spread.
We seal off the area and set up in full protective gear to keep contamination from spreading.
We pump out and remove all sewage, waste water, and any material too contaminated to save.
We clean and sanitize every affected surface with hospital-grade disinfectants to kill bacteria.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the area, and we remove odors at the source, not just cover them.
We repair and restore flooring, walls, and anything else affected, then do a final walkthrough.
Chicago's aging sewer system and older homes make backups a frequent problem.
Big storms overwhelm Chicago's combined sewer system and push sewage back into homes.
Roots grow into old clay sewer lines, cracking them and causing blockages and backups.
Grease, wipes, and debris build up over time and block the main line.
Chicago's older pipes crack, collapse, or corrode, leading to backups into basements.
Sewage backup is classified as Category 3 "black water," the most contaminated kind. Here's what's actually in it, and why it's a job for trained crews, not a mop and bucket.
When raw sewage backs up into a Chicago home, it carries a mix of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can make your family sick fast. This is why safe sewage cleanup isn't about scrubbing a floor, it's about removing the contamination, disinfecting every surface it touched, and drying the space so nothing lingers. Contact with black water, or even breathing the air near it, can lead to real illness within hours.
E. coli, salmonella, and shigella live in sewage and cause stomach illness, cramps, and infection.
Hepatitis A and rotavirus can survive in contaminated water and spread through contact.
Giardia and other parasites in black water cause serious digestive problems.
Sewage moisture feeds mold, which can start growing within 24 to 48 hours and harm air quality.
Methane and hydrogen sulfide build up in enclosed basements and are dangerous to breathe.
Left too long, sewage soaks into drywall, subfloor, and framing, spreading the damage.
Sewage cleanup is the process of safely removing sewage and black water from a property, disinfecting every affected surface, and drying the structure so it's sanitary and safe again. It also includes disposing of contaminated materials that can't be saved and treating the area to prevent mold and lingering odor.
As fast as possible, ideally within hours. Sewage is a health hazard the moment it enters your home, and mold can start within 24 to 48 hours. The longer it sits, the further the contamination spreads into floors, walls, and belongings, and the more it costs to fix. That's why we treat every sewage call in Chicago as an emergency.
We handle sewage backup and cleanup across Chicago and the nearby suburbs, including Rogers Park, West Ridge, Edgewater, Uptown, Lincoln Park, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Skokie, Evanston, and Oak Park. Older neighborhoods with aging clay sewer lines see backups most, and our crews know these homes well.
Yes. Once we remove the sewage, disinfect the surfaces, dry the space, and confirm moisture levels are back to normal, your basement is safe and sanitary again. We treat for bacteria and mold, deodorize, and give you documentation of the work for your records and insurance.
Honest pricing so you know what to expect. No surprises.
| Type of Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Small, contained backup | $1,000 โ $2,500 |
| Average sewage cleanup | $2,000 โ $5,000 |
| Large / whole-basement | $5,000 โ $7,000 |
| Major contamination + rebuild | $7,000+ |
Sewage cleanup is about safety as much as cleaning. We do it right, so nothing dangerous is left behind.
Our crew uses proper protective gear and hospital-grade disinfection on every job.
Sewage can't wait. We answer around the clock and get on-site quickly.
A family-owned name Chicago has trusted with tough jobs for three decades.
"Responded very quickly to a sewage backup at my apartment, same-day evaluation and started cleanup the very next day. They cleaned and ripped out all the floors in less than 8 hours. Very responsive and professional. 10/10 highly recommend!"
"Sherm and his crew were the 3rd call I made, and they came out that day. Our basement is clean, dry, and safe again. They exceeded the scope of their job and helped us in our time of need."
"Fast, professional, and thorough. They handled a nasty backup, disinfected everything, and left the place clean and odor free. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing."
Fast, safe sewage cleanup in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, any time, day or night.
Based in Chicago, serving the city and suburbs. Call any time, we're open 24/7.
6650 N Damen Ave 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60645
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Sewage is a health hazard that gets worse fast. Call The CleanUP Guys now and our Chicago crew will handle it safely, 24/7.
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