1. Assessment of the spill
A cleanup technician looks at where the sewage came from, which rooms it reached and which materials it touched.
Traditions, Aurora, CO · Arapahoe County
Sewage in a Traditions basement, garage or crawl space is a biohazard, not a mop-and-bucket job. Call (877) 812-4220. Cleanup technicians remove the sewage, bag the soaked materials and disinfect hard surfaces.
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A sewer backup is wastewater forced back up through a drain or toilet into living space. Sewage backup cleanup removes that wastewater, disposes of contaminated materials and treats surfaces and odors.
Did a drain, toilet or septic system overflow indoors in Traditions? Call Traditions Biohazard Cleanup Help. The cleanup team works discreetly, explains each step to you and keeps family members, tenants and staff out of the contaminated zone in Arapahoe County.
Homes in Aurora have a median build year of 1985. The age of plumbing and finishes affects how deep sewage soaks into walls, floors and insulation. Whether a property in Aurora is owned or rented, sewage on the floor has to be cleaned the same way, and renters should notify the landlord before cleanup starts.
A typical sewage & biohazard cleanup job includes:
A cleanup technician looks at where the sewage came from, which rooms it reached and which materials it touched.
The team takes out all standing wastewater and wipes down wet surfaces before touching anything else.
Liquid is removed first, then anything that cannot be cleaned, such as soaked flooring and wall board.
Remaining surfaces are washed and disinfected, and odor is removed at its source rather than covered up.
Most sewage & biohazard cleanup jobs in Traditions, Aurora, CO cost between $1,500 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Materials that must be removed change the scope of the job. Carpet and padding are quick to take out, while soaked drywall, cabinets and insulation add labor and disposal.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Published span | $1,500 - $8,000 |
| Most homeowners | $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Category 3 sewage | $2,500 - $10,000 |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Bob Vila, Fixr, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide. Price drivers include square footage affected, category of water, porous materials that must be removed, drying time. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
Drywall is porous and holds contamination that can spread germs and odor long after the surface looks clean. Crews usually cut out wall board that sewage touched, and often take out a margin above the wet mark to reach clean material.
Concrete is porous, so sewage soaks in. The surface is scrubbed, rinsed and treated with a disinfectant, and the wash water is collected rather than spread. Stubborn odor may need a second round of treatment.
A very small spill on a hard floor can be handled with gloves, boots, eye protection and a disinfectant used by label directions. Anything that reached carpet, drywall or a large area needs professional cleanup, because hidden contamination is hard to see.
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.
No. Water from a clean source can often be dried in place, but sewage is a biohazard that requires removal of contaminated materials and disinfection. Drying alone does not make a sewage-affected space safe.
Yes. Commercial sewage cleanup in restaurants, offices, shops and apartment buildings follows the same biohazard steps, with added attention to keeping part of the building usable and to documentation for managers and insurers.
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