Miami sewage cleanup
Our crew runs about half of its weekly volume on sewage cleanup calls in and around Miami. The other half is everything else local-service. So yes, we know your area. If we can't get to you ourselves, we'll tell you who to call. Free consult either way.
Local context for Miami
Around here, the most common calls we run come from older homes near the city center and newer subdivisions on the fringe — different problems, same crews.
What you're paying for
Sewage cleanup is regulated as Category 3 (black water) work under IICRC S500. That means biohazard PPE — Tyvek suits, respirators, full eye protection — for the crew, plus containment-zone protocol around the affected area.
Porous materials in direct contact with sewage cannot be effectively decontaminated. Carpet, padding, drywall to 12 inches above the line, baseboards, and unfinished wood typically require removal and disposal as biohazard waste.
Hard surfaces are sanitized with EPA-registered antimicrobials. Air scrubbers with HEPA and activated-carbon filters run during the work to control airborne pathogens and odor.
Documentation is critical. Insurance adjusters reject sewage claims that don't show category determination, S500 protocol followed, and EPA-product use logs.
Fair pricing for this work
Sewage cleanup small area (under 200 sqft) runs $3,220 – $7,175. Sewage cleanup mid-size (200-600 sqft) runs $7,175 – $16,560. Sewage cleanup large (whole basement) runs $16,560 – $46,000.
Sample job
Property manager call, Miami-area duplex. Both units had raw sewage backed up through basement floor drain after city sewer main blockage. We pulled the system apart and found municipal main blockage upstream. Category 3 protocol, removed contaminated materials, full antimicrobial treatment, structural drying, claim filed against city for upstream cause on the same trip — both tenants happy. $1334.