A sewer backup in the basement was awful. They showed up in full gear, contained it, removed everything ruined, and disinfected it all. The smell is completely gone.
24/7 sewage and black water cleanup
Sewage and Black Water Cleanup in Marietta, GA
A sewer or drain backup is Category 3 black water, and it is a health hazard. Our restoration crews contain, remove, disinfect, and dry it safely, 24/7 across Marietta and Cobb County.
(770) 874-2642Tap our 24/7 Marietta dispatch line
Licensed & insured
IICRC certified
4.9 · 86 reviews
Response45 to 90 min
Water typeCategory 3, black water
HandlingPPE, containment, disposal
DispatchOpen 24/7/365, live pickup
Reviews
What Marietta homeowners say
Drain backed up into the lower level. They handled the whole hazardous mess safely and professionally, and dried it out right. Could not have done it myself.
Why Velocious
Why Marietta calls us first for sewage and black water cleanup
On-site in 45 to 90 minutes
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across Marietta and Cobb County.
IICRC-certified crews
Trained technicians with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters who dry to a verified standard, not a mop and a fan.
We bill your insurer
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Deep Cobb County knowledge
Red-clay basements, creek flash floods, and winter freezes. We know how water moves in a Marietta home.
First steps
What to do about sewage and black water cleanup right now
- Stay out of the area and keep children and pets well away.
- Do not run water or flush anything that drains to the affected line.
- Cut power to the area at the breaker if it is safe to reach.
- Do not touch the water, treat it as a health hazard.
- Call our 24/7 line and a crew arrives with the gear to handle it.
A Marietta crew is standing by 24/7 (770) 874-2642
Cost & insurance
What does sewage and black water cleanup cost in Marietta, GA?
In Marietta, GA, sewage and black water cleanup typically runs $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the water category, how far it spread, and the materials affected.
Contained backup
$3,000 to $5,000
- One room or bathroom
- Containment and disinfection
- Porous material haul-out
Spread through a level
$5,000 to $8,500
- Several rooms or a basement
- Full removal and structural drying
- Deodorizing
Severe contamination
$8,500 to $12,000+
- Whole lower level affected
- Full mitigation and rebuild prep
- Category 3 disposal
Want a number first? Try the Water Damage Cost Calculator for a Marietta range, then call for an exact, on-site scope. We bill your carrier directly.
How it works
How we handle sewage and black water cleanup in Marietta
1
Call and dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Marietta crew rolls with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
2
On-site assessment
We find the source and the full reach of the water, including what soaked into subfloor, drywall, and wall cavities.
3
Extract and dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and dehumidifiers to a verified dry standard, not just the surface.
4
Verify and bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
A sewage backup is the one water loss you should never try to clean up yourself. When a sewer line or a floor drain backs up into a Marietta home, it brings Category 3 black water, which carries bacteria and other contaminants. It is a genuine health hazard, and it takes protective gear, containment, and proper disposal to make the space safe again, not a mop and a household cleaner.
Why sewage is a health hazard
Black water is defined by what is in it, and the risk is real.
- Category 3 water carries bacteria, waste, and other contaminants
- Porous materials it touches, like carpet, pad, and drywall, cannot be saved
- The area must be contained so the contamination does not spread through the house
The CDC's guidance on contaminated water is clear about the hazards of sewage and floodwater, which is why our restoration technicians treat every backup as Category 3 from the first minute.
How our restoration crews clean up sewage
The process is built around safety: contain, remove, disinfect, and only then dry.
- Contain the area and set up the right protective barriers
- Remove and bag the sewage and all unsalvageable porous materials
- Clean and disinfect every affected surface and the framing
- Deodorize and dry the structure to a verified reading
Sewage or a drain backup in your home? Tap our 24/7 Marietta dispatch line and a crew contains and removes it safely, 45 to 90 minutes out.
☎ Call (770) 874-2642Getting the smell and the risk out
A backup is not finished until it is disinfected, deodorized, and dry, and Velocious Water Restoration does not cut that short.
- Antimicrobial treatment on the affected surfaces
- Deodorizing so the smell does not linger in the structure
- Full drying with our structural drying crews and a verified reading
If backups are a recurring problem, the Cobb County Water System has resources on sewer and drain issues worth reviewing.
Do not touch it, and keep everyone away
Stay out of the area, keep children and pets away, and do not run water that drains to the affected line. Sewage is a health hazard, and the safest move is to call a crew with the gear to handle it while you wait clear of it.
A drain backed up into the lower level and it was the kind of mess you do not want to be near. They contained it, hauled out what was ruined, disinfected everything, and cleared the smell. Professional and reassuring.
Lucille D. · Marietta Square · April 2026
Service area
From the Marietta Square across all of Cobb County
Seated just off the Square, we respond across every Marietta ZIP, day or night.
Seated just off the Marietta Square, our restoration crews cover the whole city and Cobb County, day or night, and reach most homes in 45 to 90 minutes.
We serve Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, and Cobb County.
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FAQ
Sewage and Black Water Cleanup questions, answered
Water in your home right now?
Do not wait for the FAQ. A Marietta crew is standing by 24/7.
(770) 874-2642 Call nowCan I clean up a sewage backup myself?
No. A sewer or drain backup is Category 3 black water that carries bacteria and contaminants, and it is a health hazard. It needs protective gear, containment, disinfection, and proper disposal, which is why our crews handle it.
What has to be thrown out after a sewage backup?
Porous materials that the black water touched, like carpet, pad, some drywall, and saturated insulation, cannot be safely saved and must be removed and disposed of. We save non-porous surfaces by cleaning and disinfecting them.
How fast should I call after a backup?
Right away. Sewage contamination spreads and the health risk grows the longer it sits. We answer 24/7 and reach most of Cobb County in 45 to 90 minutes to contain and remove it.
Will the smell go away?
Yes, when it is done right. After removal and disinfection we deodorize and dry the structure, which clears the odor rather than masking it. A backup that is only mopped up will keep smelling.
Does insurance cover sewage cleanup?
Sewer and drain backup is often a separate rider rather than standard on a homeowners policy, so it is worth checking your coverage. We document the loss so your carrier can determine what applies.
Why does my drain keep backing up?
It can be a clog, tree roots in the line, or a municipal issue during heavy rain. We handle the cleanup and can point you to the resources for diagnosing a recurring backup.
24/7 emergency dispatch
A Marietta crew is standing by
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call Velocious Water Restoration and a local crew is on the way, 45 to 90 minutes out across Cobb County.
(770) 874-2642Call now, a crew picks up day or night