Domestic Homes
We respond quickly to home sewage emergencies, safely removing waste and thoroughly sanitising your property to protect your family and restore your living space after drain failures.
Eighty Eight / Complete service
Sewage Cleanup and Decontamination
A sewage spill demands immediate containment to halt damage and the spread of infection. Eighty Eight manages the entire cleanup, from isolating the affected area and extracting waste to sanitising your property and restoring a safe environment.
Sewage Contamination Cleaning serviceClear information. One useful next step.
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Who we help and when to call
Sewage incidents vary by building type, but all require immediate professional attention. We tailor our extraction and sanitation approach to the specific environment.
Commercial & Managed Sites
Following a sewage breach, we provide extraction, removal of affected waste subject to job-specific assessment and lawful acceptance, and verifiable cleaning to help secure commercial sites and reduce disruption. Waste is transferred to authorised facilities.
Care Environments
We protect vulnerable residents with stringent infection control measures, supporting the safe and thorough cleanup of sewage spills.
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What our sewage cleanup service includes
Our cleanup process manages the physical removal of waste and the subsequent thorough cleaning. We apply targeted sanitation to prevent secondary issues like mould and ensure the space is safe.
Containment and Extraction
Establishing safe zones to prevent the spread of contaminated water, followed by the physical removal of standing sewage and compromised porous materials.
Sanitation and Odour Control
Application of biocides to treat bacteria, viruses, and pathogens, along with targeted treatment to resolve airborne contaminants and lingering smells.
Waste Disposal
Lawful removal of contaminated items under our Upper Tier Carrier registration for appropriate processing and disposal.
How the service works5 clear stages
Our cleanup process
We follow a strict, five-step procedure to safely manage the spill and restore your property.
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Step 1: Containment
Safe zones are established to prevent the spread of contaminated water.
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Step 2: Extraction
Standing sewage and compromised porous materials are physically removed.
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Step 3: Sanitation
Biocides are applied to treat bacteria, viruses, and pathogens.
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Step 4: Odour Neutralisation
Targeted treatments are used to resolve airborne contaminants and lingering smells.
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Step 5: Waste Disposal
Contaminated items are lawfully removed under our Upper Tier Carrier registration.
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How to prepare for our arrival
Understanding the process helps property owners manage the initial risk before our team arrives. We will explain the job-specific preparation after assessment.
Avoid the Area
Avoid the affected area completely to prevent exposure to pathogens.
Isolate Utilities
If safe to do so, turn off the water supply and electricity to the impacted zone.
Do Not Attempt Cleanup
Do not attempt to clean black water yourself; wait for our professional team.
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Documentation and handover
Sewage recovery involves complex waste streams and infection risks. We assess each job, confirm the tasks we can undertake, and arrange approved partners where required. We supply the evidence and legally required records for the work completed.
Job-Specific Transport and Handling Assessment
Our operations are planned and reviewed through Job‑specific transport and handling assessment.s.
Upper Tier Carrier Registration
We are for the lawful transport of hazardous waste.
Connected Delivery
Our biohazard and waste teams work together to resolve the incident safely.
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Useful answersBefore you contact us
Questions about Sewage Contamination Cleaning
Clear answers about this service and what to tell us when you get in touch.
01What should we do while waiting for assistance?+
Avoid the affected area completely to prevent exposure to pathogens. If safe to do so, turn off the water supply and electricity to the impacted zone, but do not attempt to clean black water yourself.
02How do you handle contaminated furniture or carpets?+
Porous materials that have absorbed raw sewage typically cannot be salvaged. Following assessment and with the property owner’s approval, we safely remove and dispose of these items as part of the clearance process.
03Can you operate outside of normal business hours?+
We provide a direct contact for severe breaches that threaten property or health. For urgent enquiries, call 01902 239088.
04What happens to the waste removed from the site?+
Contaminated materials are transferred under Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier registration to authorised facilities. We assess what can be cleaned and what must be removed, and arrange lawful transfer to meet receiving-site requirements.
05Will the property smell after the physical waste is gone?+
Physical removal is only the first stage. We use targeted sanitation and odour neutralisation methods to address airborne particles and restore a normal environment. PPE, containment and decontamination are selected for the actual risk.
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Secure your property
For urgent West Midlands sewage incidents, call 01902 239088. We will assess the risk and confirm the safest next step and any attendance window.