Sewer Backup Cleanup
Sewer Backup Cleanup in Boise, ID
Sewage coming up a drain, a tub or a toilet? Keep everyone away and call to be connected with an independent contractor that cleans up sewage in Boise.
Report it, then clean it properly
The City of Boise asks residents to call Public Works immediately at 208-608-7200 for sewer back-ups, water overflows or raw sewage on the ground, and not to use the online form for anything that could be a public health emergency (Boise sewer page).
Sewage is the most contaminated kind of water damage. Carpet, pad, drywall and insulation it soaks are generally removed and thrown away; hard surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before drying. Don't run water or flush until the line is clear.
Your line or the city's?
The private service line
Under Boise City Code 10-2-5-2 the property owner is responsible for cleaning, unstopping, maintaining and repairing the private service line (city code).
Roots in the public part
The owner also pays to clear roots and debris that came from their property, even in the public section; the city repairs the public line.
Thirty days
If Public Works gives written notice that a private line needs repair, the code allows thirty days.
Who does the pipe work
Sewer line work in Boise needs a permit and a licensed plumbing or sewer contractor.
How it works
From one call to a dry house
No forms, no accounts. Just a phone call.
You call
Say what happened, where the water or smoke came from and your ZIP code.
You're connected
The call goes to an independent restoration contractor serving your part of the valley.
They assess
The contractor inspects, measures moisture, explains what needs to come out and quotes its price.
You decide
Hire them or not. The agreement is between you and the contractor.
Questions
Common questions
Can I clean up a sewage backup myself?
The EPA recommends a professional experienced with contaminated water when water damage came from sewage (EPA).
Does homeowners insurance cover sewer backup?
Often only with added sewer or water backup coverage. Check your policy or ask your agent.
Is there a city program for backwater valves?
We didn't find one on Boise's sewer pages. Ask a plumber whether a backwater valve suits your house.
More
Other kinds of damage
- Water Damage RestorationLeaks, overflows, failed appliances: water extracted, the house dried and checked, damage repaired.
- Crawl Space WaterWater under the house: pumped out, wet insulation and vapor barrier replaced, framing dried.
- Frozen & Burst PipesA pipe split in a cold snap: water shut off, then extraction and drying of walls, floors and crawl space.
- Irrigation & River FloodingIrrigation ditch overflow, a broken pressurized line or river water: pumped out, dried and cleaned.
- Water Heater LeaksA tank that failed in the garage or a closet: water off, extracted and the walls and floors dried.
- Mold RemovalMold after a leak or in the crawl space: moisture fixed, the area contained, moldy materials removed.
- Smoke & Fire DamageSoot, smoke smell and firefighting water: cleaned, deodorized, dried and repaired.
Boise and the Treasure Valley
Talk to a local restoration contractor
One call connects you with an independent contractor serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, Kuna and Garden City. Tell them where the water came from and how long things have been wet.
Water where it shouldn't be?
You'll be connected with an independent restoration contractor that works in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
Call (208) 568-8013Calls may be recorded. See the referral disclosure and privacy policy.