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Same-Day Sewage Cleanup in East Tennessee

Did a toilet, a floor drain or the main sewer line back up into your home? Sewage is not safe to mop up yourself. We remove it, disinfect what stays and dry the structure. Call any hour. The inspection is free.

  • Free inspections and estimates
  • We answer 24/7, on site in under an hour
  • We work with all insurance companies
Our process

How we handle sewage cleanup in East Tennessee

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    Keep everyone, including pets, out of the affected area, and do not run water down the drains. Then call. Someone answers at any hour. In the Tri-Cities our emergency crews are on site within 60 minutes, and we reach the Knoxville corridor the same day.

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    Our crew wears protective suits, gloves, boots and respirators, and we keep the work area closed off, so nothing gets tracked through the rest of the house.

  3. 3

    We extract the water and waste first. Carpet, pad and the bottom of the drywall that soaked up sewage cannot be disinfected, so they come out.

  4. 4

    Everything that stays, including floors and framing, gets cleaned and disinfected while air scrubbers run.

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    Then we dry the structure and check it every day until it is dry. We write the estimate in Xactimate, the same software insurance companies use, and we work directly with your insurance company on the claim. If something is not covered, financing is available.

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Dakota Carbaugh

Dakota Carbaugh

13 days ago

“Such amazing service! Customer service is top tier had a water line bust and flood our basement and called Conrad’s and they came in no time! Definitely will continue to use this company and refer them to anyone that ever asks me for someone! Thank you guys again so much!!”

We Accept All Insurance

Sewage backup is often covered only by an endorsement added to the base policy, so check your declarations page. We photograph what we remove, so the claim shows why.

  • Estimates written in Xactimate
  • We build the file your insurer asks for
  • Licensed and insured
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Our reviews

What East Tennessee homeowners say about Conrad’s

Reviews from folks who called us after water, fire, storm or mold damage.

5.0 out of 5,Excellent
Cayleb Brady

Cayleb Brady

a day ago

Had a plumbing leak in the crawlspace. Shot out to conrads, and they were there in a jiffy. They were very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them for anyone that has water damage.
Johanna DePriest

Johanna DePriest

a day ago

Reached out to Conrad’s because we had a leak behind the shower. They came out super quick and were very professional and inclusive during the whole process! You can tell the team knows what they’re doing and they enjoy what they do! Will be recommending them to all my friends and family that need water mitigation work done in the future!
Jill Hoover

Jill Hoover

a day ago

I had a leak that ended up with water damage and was able to find availability with Conrad's. TK answered and responded quickly! Her customer service is absolutely top notch and I highly recommend Conrad's!
Why us

Why homeowners call us for sewage cleanup

On site within 60 minutes

Sewage spreads bacteria the longer it sits. In the Tri-Cities our emergency crews are on site within 60 minutes, day or night, and we reach the Knoxville corridor the same day.

A free inspection, no commitment

We see how far the sewage reached, explain what has to come out and what can be disinfected, and put it in writing. You decide whether we do the work.

We accept all insurance

We work directly with your insurance company and photograph everything we remove, so your claim shows why it had to go.

Financing if you need it

If your policy does not cover everything, or you would rather not file a claim, financing is available.

Family owned and IICRC certified

We are a family-owned crew out of Johnson City, and our sewage cleanup follows IICRC standards for contaminated water.

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Rosemary

Rosemary

Yesterday

“Conrads was extremely professional when they showed up for my leak in my bathroom. They got straight to work and made sure to inform me every step of the way of their process. They were very precise and dedicated with their work. They provide a quality service and would absolutely recommend if you are in the Murfreesboro area.”

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Service areas

Communities we serve across East Tennessee

We clean up sewage in homes and businesses across the Tri-Cities and the Knoxville corridor, from Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol to Knoxville and Morristown. Call any hour to check whether we cover your address.

Dennis Konrad

Dennis Konrad

Yesterday

“Conrads was very efficient when I called them out for an inspection of flooding in my basement. They worked tirelessly to resolve the issue and save my belongings. They set up their equipment and kept in great contact with me. Would definitely recommend if you are in the Murfreesboro area😀”

Conrad's Water Damage and Fire Restoration

2909 E Oakland Ave, Suite 3,
Johnson City, TN 37601
Working Hours:
Mon - Sun: 12:00am - 11:59pm

Sewage Cleanup Services

  • Sewage Cleanup

Schedule Free Estimate

Schedule a free sewage cleanup inspection

Tell us what backed up and how far it spread, and we will call you back to book the inspection.

  • Free estimates
  • Locally owned & operated
  • Licensed & insured

A member of our team will call you back to go over the details.

Speak with the Conrad's Water Damage and Fire Restoration team now

(423) 767-7229

FAQs

Sewage cleanup questions we answer most

The ones we get on almost every job.

What can I keep, and what has to be thrown out?

Hard, non porous things usually stay: tile, sealed concrete, glass, metal, most furniture frames. Porous material that soaked up sewage usually goes, which means carpet and pad, particle board, insulation and the lower drywall. Anything soft that got wet is a judgment call and we will walk it with you rather than decide it for you.

Is it safe for us to stay in the house?

Keep everyone out of the affected rooms, including pets, and especially anyone pregnant, elderly or with a breathing condition. The rest of the house is usually fine once we have the area sealed and air scrubbers running. If the backup reached a bedroom or the only bathroom, plan on staying elsewhere for a night or two.

Can I just clean it up myself with bleach?

We would rather you did not. Bleach on a porous surface takes the color out and leaves the bacteria in the material underneath, and a mop moves contaminated water into rooms that were clean. If it is a cup of water on tile, clean it. If it soaked carpet or ran under a wall, call us.

Does homeowners insurance cover a sewage backup?

Often only if you carry sewer backup cover, which is usually an add on rather than part of the base policy. Check your declarations page or ask your agent. Either way we document what we found, price the scope in Xactimate and build the file your insurer asks for, and filing the claim is yours to do.

Will the smell go away once the cleanup is done?

The smell tracks the source. Once the contaminated material is out, the surfaces are disinfected and the structure is dry, the odor normally goes with it. If something still smells after drying, tell us, because it usually means water reached somewhere we have not opened yet.

Have a question? Call us, we're available. (423)-767-7229