Job completed for Grisby- sewage backup

🚽 United Fire and Water responded to a residential home in Baton Rouge, LA, after a sewage backup caused a plumbing overflow that left wet floors, sheetrock, and cabinets throughout multiple rooms. Because sewage backups involve contaminated water, this job required a careful, category-appropriate approach to ensure every affected material was properly addressed rather than simply dried in place.

Our team began by removing the affected carpet in the master bedroom, then turned attention to the hallway bathroom and master bathroom, where moisture had traveled into the walls from the overflow. In both bathrooms, the vanities were detached to allow for a 1-foot flood cut of the sheetrock behind them, followed by a full 1-foot flood cut around each bathroom based on the category of the water involved. This approach ensures all contaminated material is fully removed rather than left behind, where bacteria and moisture could continue to pose a risk even after the area appears dry. With the compromised materials removed, our team placed professional drying equipment throughout the remaining affected areas to bring moisture levels back to normal, followed by a thorough cleaning and sanitization of the entire space to eliminate contamination before repairs began. This job highlights why sewage-related water losses require a different level of care than a standard clean water leak. If your Baton Rouge home has experienced a sewage backup or contaminated water event, United Fire and Water has the training and process to handle it safely and thoroughly.