Sewage Backup vs. Clog & Overflow

Clog and overflow water events are often mischaracterized as sewage backup by unwitting property insurance consumers. Although a clog within a plumbing system resulting in an overflow is almost universally covered by homeowners’ policies, sewage backup is not. Sewage backup is considered ground water and excluded unless a severely limited addendum has been purchased with the policy.

10Mar2023

Taylor Biohazard Cleanup, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, Water Mitigation Mar 10, 2023Jul 18, 2024

Emergency Restoration Hesitation Causes Exacerbation

Emergencies, are unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action. Restoration, is the act or process of returning something to its original condition. Combining the words forms the term Emergency Restoration, which dictates literal translation and strict adherence to achieve the most effective result.

11Feb2020

Taylor Biohazard Cleanup, Gallery, Water Mitigation Feb 11, 2020Jul 18, 2024

Sewage Overflow Cleanup in Darby, PA

Property Recovery 911 was summoned to a stately stone home in Darby, PA for a sewage cleanup job. The source of the sewage overflow was a toilet located in the finished basement powder room as well as a floor drain in the laundry room. Upon inspection, we discovered that the soil line serving the property was clogged, which is often the culprit when a sewage overflow occurs. In such an event, the location of the sewage overflow is the first drain or drains ‘north’ of the clog.

7Aug2016

Taylor Biohazard Cleanup, Gallery, Water Mitigation Aug 7, 2016Jul 18, 2024

Clogged Drain & Sewage Cleanup Philadelphia

Drain Cleaning & Sewage Cleanup

Property Recovery 911was summoned for drain cleaning by this Philadelphia homeowner to clear a clogged drain. Upon arrival we discovered not only a clogged drain, but also a significant overflow requiring a sewage cleanup as well.