{"id":2229,"date":"2021-11-10T21:24:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T21:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewage-cleaning.com.au\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2022-01-12T04:27:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T04:27:14","slug":"sewage-cleanup-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sewage-cleaning.com.au\/sewage-cleanup-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewage Cleanup Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636580134046{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641444411671{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Sewage cleaning costs can vary wildly, depending on the size and complexity of the job, but calculating these costs can be done quite accurately by a fully qualified and experienced sewage cleaning inspector or restoration professional.[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e2c6d7c9d9c0f2c57748d71aa7e89c6.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e2c6d7c9d9c0f2c57748d71aa7e89c6.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e2c6d7c9d9c0f2c57748d71aa7e89c6 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e2c6d7c9d9c0f2c57748d71aa7e89c6 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-9e2c6d7c9d9c0f2c57748d71aa7e89c6 alignleft  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:1000px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20730%20365&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewage-cleaning.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9619-730x365.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sewage-cleaning.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9619-730x365.jpg 730w\" width=\"730\" height=\"365\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/sewage-cleaning.com.au\/sewage-cleanup-costs\/img_9619\/\" style=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-9a183b6f5d12f92940bbb3f8777c5aaf.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-9a183b6f5d12f92940bbb3f8777c5aaf > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><a href=\"tel:1300070562\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off btn-inline-left  vc_custom_1641446349734\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-9a183b6f5d12f92940bbb3f8777c5aaf\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i><span>1300 070 562<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-945165f7e75354434\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-945165f7e75354434 uvc-5364  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-945165f7e75354434 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Here are some of the factors that may affect the bottom line:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:#1c8d3d;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dwell time of the sewage &#8211; after a sewage spill, contaminants immediately begin to seep into surrounding materials. The faster the sewage can be extracted, the easier it will be to ensure all the contamination is removed.<\/li>\n<li>The materials affected &#8211; Porous materials such as plaster and carpet often need to be replaced, and removal and disposal of these materials can be quite difficult (especially with very large spills)<\/li>\n<li>Equipment costs &#8211; these are dependent on the size of the spill, how much water has spread, where it has spread to, and whether pressure cleaning or post-cleaning verification testing must occur. Equipment must be cleaned between each job, so these costs can rack up.<\/li>\n<li>Consumables costs &#8211; PPE, HEPA filtration hire out, and more may be required, depending on the size and nature of the spill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are able to provide scopes and quotes in Brisbane, and if you fill out our online form (link: here) we can provide you with an estimate ASAP.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641268852726{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-287765f7e75354481\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-287765f7e75354481 uvc-2739  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-287765f7e75354481 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">FAQ's on Costs<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:#1c8d3d;width:50px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=&#8221;How Much Will a Small Sewage Job Cost Me?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641961540248{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #1c8d3d;\">It\u2019s often difficult to tell immediately<\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s often difficult to tell immediately how large a job will be, as the source of sewage is not always clear, and sometimes sewage or blackwater can travel quite a distance inside walls before becoming noticeable on the inside of a room.<\/p>\n<p>However, the smallest and fastest sewage jobs usually involve a small sewage backflow into a concreted or tiled room, such as a bathroom or garage. These can sometimes be very quick, involving simply removing solids and liquids from the area, and sanitising the floor. All up, this may cost roughly $500 AUD or so.<\/p>\n<p>However, complications can make the job larger much quickly, or be difficult and labour-intensive.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Complications could Affect the Cost of My Sewage Cleanup&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641961570026{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #1c8d3d;\">Some complications are seen regularly<\/h5>\n<p>Some complications are seen regularly and don\u2019t increase the complexity of the job very much. Here\u2019s a list of what complications we regularly see at NLR Sewage Cleanup, ordered (roughly) from least complex or time-consuming to most complex and time-consuming.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The area is carpeted<\/li>\n<li>The area has engineered floorboards or vinyl tiling<\/li>\n<li>The area is wet enough to require drying equipment<\/li>\n<li>There are multiple rooms<\/li>\n<li>The liquids have wicked up into gyprock walls<\/li>\n<li>There are liquids trapped inside the walls<\/li>\n<li>There are solids trapped inside the walls<\/li>\n<li>Extra measures are required to prevent cross-contamination<\/li>\n<li>The liquids have affected a large number of contents<\/li>\n<li>The building is a high-rise<\/li>\n<li>The building has multiple building managers or owners with authority over separate areas of the job<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill is inside a roof cavity<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill is inside the ceiling<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill is on a union-controlled building site<\/li>\n<li>There is a considerable distance from the van to the contaminated area, or there is limited vehicle clearance<\/li>\n<li>There is no power available from a reasonable distance<\/li>\n<li>There is no sewage drainage available onsite<\/li>\n<li>There is no water available onsite<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill is in a confined working space<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill is very large and is mostly solids<\/li>\n<li>The Liquids have affected porous antique\/historical\/sentimental items and need to be restored<\/li>\n<li>The building is Heritage-listed<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill has occurred on non-friable asbestos flooring<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill has occurred inside non-friable asbestos ceilings or walls<\/li>\n<li>The area is in continued use &#8211; residential<\/li>\n<li>The area is in continued use &#8211; commercial<\/li>\n<li>The client is immunocompromised and is required to remain onsite<\/li>\n<li>The sewage is highly expected to contain infectious diseases<\/li>\n<li>The sewage spill has occurred inside friable asbestos ceilings or walls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;After Sewage Cleanup, What Comes Next and How much does it Cost?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641961591553{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #1c8d3d;\">This question depends largely on whether<\/h5>\n<p>This question depends largely on whether you made an insurance claim, or if it\u2019s a private job. Insurance claims are handled by insurance companies and third-party assessors, while private jobs are up to you to organise tradespeople to return your home or business to a pre-loss state. This may involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electricians &#8211; to rewire any lights, powerpoints, or other fixtures that were isolated after the spill<\/li>\n<li>Plumbers &#8211; to long-term proof your home against future spills from the same cause<\/li>\n<li>Plasterers &#8211; to re-gyprock any walls or ceilings that were removed to access the sewage<\/li>\n<li>Carpet fitters or floor layers &#8211; to recarpet any areas where carpeting was removed, and to replace any vinyl flooring or floorboards that were removed<\/li>\n<li>Cabinetmakers or carpenters &#8211; to fix furniture or fittings damaged by the sewage<\/li>\n<li>Other trades for any other repair works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The costs are largely dependent on your location and the availability of trades in your area. However, if you\u2019d like a trades recommendation post-job, please don\u2019t hesitate to call NLR Sewage Cleanup on <a href=\"tel:1300070562\">1300 070 562<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How Much does it Cost to Get My Property Tested After the Cleanup&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641961614147{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #1c8d3d;\">You may wish to have post-cleanup<\/h5>\n<p>You may wish to have post-cleanup testing to verify that there aren\u2019t harmful microbes surviving on any surfaces. We\u2019re a big fan of this &#8211; there are a number of sewage companies in the industry who haven\u2019t got the technical expertise to understand how best to clean up after sewage ingress, risking their clients\u2019 health and not solving the problem in the process. If you\u2019d like to third-party test any sewage cleanup, whether through NLR Sewage Cleanup or another company, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask, and we are happy to recommend a number of companies that are able to test for the presence of e-coli, are able to use adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing in-house for your piece of mind. Third-party verification testing, depending on the type of test and the company used, may cost anywhere from $30-$80 per sample.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1641938268569{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#1c8d3d&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-361165f7e753544bb\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-361165f7e753544bb uvc-6724  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-361165f7e753544bb h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;\">We're Avaiable<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-361165f7e753544bb .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #fff;\"><em>Operating Across SEQ and Greater Sydney<\/em><\/h5>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-97d63288cd9b05bde362dc8731137a22.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-97d63288cd9b05bde362dc8731137a22 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"tel:+0737332218\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off \" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-97d63288cd9b05bde362dc8731137a22\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nulla at semper nisl, at eleifend elit. 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