Sewage, Biohazard & Trauma Cleanup
SEWAGE & BIOHAZARD
CLEANUP CHICAGO
Sewage backups, biohazard incidents, and trauma scenes require specialized cleanup that goes far beyond standard restoration. United Water and Fire Restoration provides 24/7 emergency response for Category 3 black water, sewage backups, blood and bodily fluid cleanup, hoarding remediation, and other biohazard situations across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Trained, equipped, discreet, and fully insured.
Why This Work Requires Specialists
NOT A JOB FOR
STANDARD CLEANUP CREWS.
Sewage and biohazard cleanup involves pathogens, bloodborne diseases, and OSHA-regulated work. It requires personal protective equipment, EPA-registered disinfectants, proper waste containment, regulated disposal procedures, and crews trained to handle the work safely and respectfully.
Our biohazard team is OSHA-compliant, bloodborne-pathogen certified, and trained in proper containment, decontamination, and disposal protocols. We handle every job with professionalism, discretion, and the urgency these situations demand.
We work closely with property owners, property managers, and — when appropriate — law enforcement, social services, and victim advocates to coordinate cleanup with sensitivity to everyone involved.
SITUATIONS WE RESPOND TO
What We Handle
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Sewage Backups
Toilet overflows, main line backups, septic failures, sewer line breaks. Category 3 "black water" requires immediate professional response.
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Sump Pump Failures
Failed pumps that allow contaminated ground water and sewage into basements. We extract, sanitize, and rebuild.
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Blood & Bodily Fluids
Accidents, medical emergencies, and other incidents involving blood or bodily fluids. Handled with discretion and proper biohazard protocols.
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Unattended Death Cleanup
Cleaning and decontamination following unattended deaths. We work with families, landlords, and law enforcement with care and respect.
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Trauma Scene Cleanup
Accident, crime, or trauma scene decontamination. Handled professionally, on your timeline, with full discretion.
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Hoarding Cleanup
Compassionate, judgment-free cleanup and restoration of hoarding situations. We coordinate with families, social workers, and property managers.
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Animal Waste & Odor
Cleanup and decontamination from pet abandonment, rodent infestations, or other animal-related contamination.
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Infectious Disease
Commercial-grade disinfection for spaces exposed to infectious disease or contamination, following CDC and EPA protocols.
Our Process
EVERY JOB FOLLOWS
A STRICT PROTOCOL
01
Confidential Call
Discreet 24/7 phone response. We gather only what's needed to dispatch the right crew.
02
On-Site Assessment
Crew arrives in unmarked or low-profile vehicles when requested. We assess scope and confirm cleanup plan.
03
Containment Setup
Affected area is sealed off. PPE protocols, decontamination zones, and waste containment established.
04
Removal & Decontamination
Contaminated materials removed using OSHA-compliant procedures. Surfaces cleaned with EPA-registered disinfectants.
05
Verification Testing
Post-cleaning testing (where applicable) confirms decontamination was effective.
06
FULL Reconstruction
Damaged drywall, flooring, and finishes restored to pre-loss condition. One contractor, complete process.
EMERGENCY RESTORATION
