--- title: "Sewage Backup Cleanup, Palm Beach & Broward | 1st Class Restoration" description: "Sewage backup or toilet overflow? We remove contaminated water and materials, then clean, sanitize and dry homes and businesses in Palm Beach and Broward." url: https://1stclassrestore.com/sewage-cleanup/ updated: 2026-10-22 --- # Sewage Cleanup in Palm Beach & Broward 1st Class Restoration cleans up sewage backups and toilet overflows in Palm Beach and Broward counties. We remove the contaminated water and materials, clean and sanitize hard surfaces and dry the structure, for homes, condos, restaurants and other businesses. Call (728) 233-1041, 24/7, for a free on-site estimate. ## Call us if you have: - Sewage coming up through a floor drain, toilet, tub or shower - A toilet overflow with waste in it - A sewer smell along with wet floors, walls or carpet - A backed-up drain line in a restaurant, store or multi-unit building ## Key facts - **Why it's different:** Sewage is contaminated water: porous materials it soaks into usually can't be saved - **Until we arrive:** Stop using water in the building and keep people and pets out of the area - **Not included:** Clearing or repairing the sewer line, which is a plumber's job - **Service area:** Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida, plus parts of Miami-Dade County - **Hours:** 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call [(728) 233-1041](tel:+17282331041) - **Estimates:** Free on-site estimates. For mold, a free estimate is not a mold assessment. - **Florida mold licenses:** Mold Assessor MRSA5754 and Mold Remediator MRSR5743, held by Daniel J. Mustelier ([verify](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp)) - **Payment:** You pay us directly. We don't bill insurance companies or handle claims; we provide documentation you can submit to your insurer. - **Ownership:** The restoration brand of 1st Class Facility Services, a veteran-owned company A sewage backup is contaminated water. Everything it touches has to be removed or cleaned and sanitized, not just dried. We handle the cleanup so your home or business is safe to use again. ## Why sewage needs more than drying Sewage carries bacteria, viruses and other contaminants. Porous materials it soaks into, like carpet, carpet pad, drywall and insulation, usually can't be saved. Hard surfaces have to be cleaned and sanitized before anything is dried and closed back up. Treat sewage water as a health hazard. Keep children and pets away from it, and don't try to clean it up with a mop and household fans. ## Common causes in South Florida - Main sewer line clogs and tree roots in older neighborhoods - Cracked or failing cast-iron drain lines in older homes and buildings - Heavy rain that overwhelms sewer and septic systems - Septic system backups - Grease buildup in restaurant and commercial kitchen drain lines - Toilet overflows in condos and multi-unit buildings that run into the units below ## Until we get there - Stop using water in the building: no flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher - Keep everyone out of the affected area, especially children and pets - Don't run household fans in the area. They can spread contamination - Only shut off power to the area if you can reach the breaker from a dry spot - Take photos and video before anything is moved, for your own records ## Cleanup, not plumbing We clean up the water and the damage it left. Clearing or repairing the line itself is a plumber's job. If the cause hasn't been fixed yet, we'll tell you before we start so the backup doesn't happen again. ## How we handle sewage cleanup jobs 1. **Make it safe** Check for electrical hazards and set up containment so contamination doesn't spread. 2. **Extract** Remove sewage and contaminated water. 3. **Remove what can't be saved** Take out carpet, pad, drywall, insulation and other porous materials sewage touched. 4. **Clean & sanitize** Clean and sanitize floors, walls and every hard surface the water reached. 5. **Dry** Dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers, checking readings as we go. 6. **Flag mold** If mold has started, we explain your options under Florida's mold licensing rules before any mold work starts. ## Sewage Cleanup FAQ ### Can carpet be saved after a sewage backup? Usually not. Carpet and pad soaked by sewage are normally removed, because they can't be reliably sanitized. Hard flooring like tile can usually be cleaned and sanitized. ### Is it safe to stay in the house? Keep everyone out of the affected area, especially children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. If the backup is large or takes out the only bathroom, staying somewhere else until cleanup is done may be easier. ### Who fixes the pipe? A licensed plumber clears or repairs the line. We clean up the water and the damage it left. If the cause isn't fixed yet, we'll tell you before we start. ## Sewage Cleanup near you We serve Palm Beach and Broward counties, plus parts of Miami-Dade County. - [West Palm Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/west-palm-beach/) - [Boca Raton](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boca-raton/) - [Delray Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/delray-beach/) - [Boynton Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boynton-beach/) - [Jupiter](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/jupiter/) - [Palm Beach Gardens](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/palm-beach-gardens/) - [Wellington](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/wellington/) - [Fort Lauderdale](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/fort-lauderdale/) - [Hollywood](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/hollywood/) - [Pompano Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pompano-beach/) - [Coral Springs](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/coral-springs/) - [Pembroke Pines](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pembroke-pines/) [All service areas](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/) ## Other ways we can help - [Water Damage Restoration](https://1stclassrestore.com/water-damage-restoration/): Burst pipes, AC overflows, water heater failures and roof leaks. We find the source, remove the water and dry the structure. - [Mold Assessment](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-assessment/): Licensed mold inspection and sampling, with a written report and protocol you can take to any independent licensed remediator. - [Mold Remediation](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-remediation/): Licensed, contained mold removal: containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of affected materials and cleaning. - [Storm & Flood Damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/storm-flood-damage/): Hurricanes, tropical storms and flash flooding. Emergency board-up and tarping, water removal, drying and floodwater cleanup. - [Fire & Smoke Damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/fire-smoke-damage/): Soot and smoke residue cleanup, odor removal, and drying out the water left behind by firefighting. ## Contact 1st Class Restoration - Phone: (728) 233-1041 (24/7) - Email: dan@1stclassfs.com - Website: https://1stclassrestore.com/ - Service area: Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida - Florida licenses: Florida Mold Assessor License MRSA5754; Florida Mold Remediator License MRSR5743