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Sewage Cleanup in Houston, TX

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What the data shows

How many listed sewage cleanup companies are in Houston, TX?
21 companies. RestoreRadar lists 21 independent sewage cleanup companies serving Houston, TX. Listing is not an endorsement or an overall verification decision.
What evidence is shown for these Houston companies?
21 of 21 offer 24/7 emergency response. Also, 5 of 21 are IICRC Certified Firms (verified in the official IICRC registry, not self-claimed), 1 of 21 have a state-roster-verified mold-remediation credential, and 15 of 21 bill insurance directly. These are separate provider statements, public observations, or registry checks; they do not establish an overall provider approval.
Are these Houston companies rated?
4.9★ average across 20 companies with public Google ratings. Ratings are pulled from each company's Google Business Profile — RestoreRadar shows a score only where a real one exists and never invents a review.
Are these Houston companies real local businesses?
20 of 21 have a domain-matched Google Business location. Each mapped listing is tied to a Google Business Profile by its website domain; this supports the location match, not workmanship or current availability.

Methodology and aggregate downloads for Houston sewage cleanup directory figures.

Sewage Cleanup company details in Houston

5 of 21 sewage cleanup companies in Houston, TX — sourced signals only. A blank cell means we haven't confirmed that signal, not that the company lacks it. Full filterable directory below.
Company 24/7 response Bills insurance Google rating
1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Southeast Houston Yes — ★ 5 (153)
911 Water Damage Restoration Yes Yes ★ 5 (25)
All Dry Services of SW Houston Yes — ★ 4.8 (20)
AquaEdge Water Damage Restoration Yes Yes ★ 5 (1)
AquaRush Water Damage Cleanup Yes Yes ★ 5 (5)

The Houston sewage cleanup market, by the numbers

RestoreRadar currently lists 21 independent sewage cleanup companies serving Houston, TX. Of the 20 with public Google ratings, 19 hold 4.5★ or higher and 1 sit between 4.0 and 4.4★, across 1,148 customer reviews in total. Independently verifiable credentials: 5 are IICRC Certified Firms per the official IICRC Global Locator, and 1 holds a state mold-remediation company license verified on the official TDLR roster.

These figures describe RestoreRadar's listed providers as of August 2, 2026 — not a census of every company operating in Houston. A missing signal means we did not confirm it, never that a company lacks it.
Sourced signalHouston sewage cleanup listings
Listed independent companies21
Offering 24/7 emergency response21 of 21 (100%)
Billing insurance directly15 of 21 (71%)
Domain-matched Google Business location in metro20 of 21
IICRC Certified Firms (official registry)5 of 21
State-licensed for mold work (official roster)1 of 21
With public Google ratings20 of 21 — ★4.9 average company rating; 1,148 customer reviews in total

What to do first after sewage enters a Houston property

Keep people and pets out of the affected space. EPA guidance says floodwater may contain sewage or chemicals and emphasizes electrical and structural safety before cleanup. CDC guidance calls for protective equipment during sewage cleanup and removal of contaminated drywall and insulation when those materials cannot be safely restored.

A directory match is not an emergency-safety determination. Describe whether wastewater is still entering, whether electricity or structure may be affected, and which rooms and materials are involved. Ask each company what it can assess, what work it proposes, and which conditions require another qualified trade or public agency.

Official sources: U.S. EPA — Flooded Home · CDC — Cleaning Safely After a Disaster

Houston public sewer report or private-property repair?

Houston Public Works says a sanitary sewer overflow can contaminate property and directs residents to call 311 when a public overflow is suspected. Its local guidance distinguishes a public-system response from a blockage on private property, where the property owner needs the appropriate private-line professional.

That distinction matters when comparing cleanup companies. The crew removing contaminated water may not be the business authorized or equipped to repair the failed drain, service line, fixture, or public infrastructure. Get both responsibilities in writing so source repair, cleanup, drying, and later reconstruction are not silently bundled or omitted.

Official sources: Houston Public Works — Protect Our Pipes · Houston Public Works — Wastewater Consent Decree

How to compare a contaminated-water cleanup scope

Compare the proposed scope rather than choosing from a badge or rating alone. Ask what the company observed, which materials it expects to remove, how it will limit cross-contamination, which surfaces it expects to clean, how drying will be measured, and what records will show the work performed.

EPA cleanup guidance says materials that cannot be cleaned and dried should be discarded. The exact decision depends on the conditions and materials at the property, so a directory cannot make it remotely. RestoreRadar publishes sourced company details to help you ask better questions; it does not approve a company or replace an on-site assessment.

Official sources: U.S. EPA — Flood Cleanup: Protect Indoor Air and Your Health

21 sewage-cleanup companies listed in Houston

21 companies shown. Alphabetical by company name; sponsorship does not change this order.

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What is sewage cleanup?

Sewage cleanup is the controlled removal of wastewater and damaged material, followed by cleaning, drying, and verification of the affected area. The cleanup contractor and the professional who repairs the blocked or damaged plumbing line may be different businesses.

How the sewage cleanup process works

  1. Stop entry when safe: Keep people and pets away from the affected area. Do not enter standing water where electrical or structural conditions are uncertain.
  2. Identify the responsible line: Determine whether the overflow appears connected to a public sewer condition or a blockage on the property's private plumbing, and report a suspected public overflow to Houston 311.
  3. Document the affected area: Record rooms, materials, and visible damage before removal when it is safe to do so, and ask the cleanup company to describe its proposed scope in writing.
  4. Remove contamination and unsalvageable material: Qualified crews may extract wastewater and remove porous material that cannot be safely cleaned and dried, using protective equipment and containment appropriate to the conditions they observe.
  5. Clean, dry, and verify: Ask how remaining surfaces will be cleaned, how drying progress will be documented, who repairs the source, and what completion evidence you will receive.

Checked by RestoreRadar · Updated · Details come from company websites and public Google Business records. Unconfirmed fields are left blank.

Cleanup, source repair, and reconstruction are separate scopes

A company listed for sewage cleanup may handle extraction, removal, cleaning, containment, drying, or some combination of those tasks. That does not establish that the same company repairs private plumbing, public wastewater infrastructure, electrical conditions, structural damage, or every later reconstruction trade. Ask who owns each phase, which work will be subcontracted, and what written completion records you will receive.

RestoreRadar lists sourced service coverage and separate public signals. It does not approve a company, guarantee availability, or decide the safe scope for a property it has not inspected.

Houston sewage-cleanup questions

Who should I call for a sewage backup in Houston?
If the overflow may involve Houston's public wastewater system, report it to 311. If the blockage is on private property, the source repair may require a plumbing professional; a cleanup company can separately assess extraction, removal, cleaning, and drying.
Can I clean up a sewage backup myself?
EPA and CDC guidance treats sewage-contaminated water as a condition requiring protective equipment and careful removal of materials that cannot be safely cleaned and dried. Keep people away from the area and use qualified help when the contamination, electrical conditions, structure, or cleanup scope is uncertain.
What should a sewage-cleanup estimate explain?
Ask for the affected rooms and materials, extraction and removal scope, cleaning and drying plan, equipment and monitoring, who handles the source repair, what is excluded, and the documentation supplied at completion.
Does a sewage-cleanup listing mean the company is approved by RestoreRadar?
No. A listing means the company's sourced service record includes sewage cleanup. RestoreRadar shows separate public signals and leaves unconfirmed fields blank; confirm current availability, qualifications for the exact work, insurance, and written terms directly.
Will homeowners insurance cover sewage cleanup?
Coverage depends on the cause of loss, policy language, endorsements, exclusions, limits, and deductible. Preserve photos and written scope records, then confirm coverage with your insurer or adjuster before treating any estimate as covered.

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