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Biohazard cleanup companies
Blood, bodily fluids, sewage, chemical and infectious material cleanup and disinfection, including crime and trauma scenes. Usually certified and often billed to insurance.
By city
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Detroit, MI
- Buffalo, NY
- Nashville, TN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Milwaukee, WI
- Cleveland, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Chicago, IL
- San Diego, CA
- Austin, TX
- Denver, CO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Fresno, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Richmond, VA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Dallas, TX
- Louisville, KY
- Kansas City, MO
- Atlanta, GA
- Sacramento, CA
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- Miami, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- Orlando, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Washington, DC
- Baltimore, MD
- Houston, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Tampa, FL
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Portland, OR
- St. Louis, MO
- Cincinnati, OH
Biohazard cleanup: questions people ask
Does homeowner insurance cover cleanup in the United States?
Usually not for hoarding on its own. Most policies exclude damage from neglect. Insurance often does cover the biohazard portion after a death, and sometimes covers damage from a fire, burst pipe or animal infestation that the clutter made worse. For an unattended death, ask the company whether it bills the insurer directly; many biohazard firms do. Get the claim number before work starts.
How fast can a crew get to a property in the United States?
Biohazard and unattended death jobs are usually same-day or next-day; ask about after-hours response when you call. Hoarding and estate cleanouts are scheduled, typically within one to two weeks, and a large job takes two to five working days on site.
What licenses or certifications should a cleanup company in the United States have?
Licensing rules vary by state; see the state page for the property. Beyond state rules, look for OSHA bloodborne-pathogen training and, for trauma and death scenes, ABRA membership or IICRC certification. Certifications shown on a listing here were entered by the company owner.
How much does biohazard cleanup cost in the United States?
Nationally, $1,500 to $6,000 for a single room; large or multi-room scenes run higher. The cost driver is the volume of contaminated material that must be removed and disposed of as regulated medical waste, plus disinfection and any structural removal (subfloor, drywall). Most companies will bill homeowner insurance directly for trauma scenes.
Who pays for crime scene cleanup?
The property owner is responsible, not the police or the city. Homeowner or renter insurance usually covers it under the property-damage section. Many states have a crime victim compensation program that reimburses cleanup after a violent crime; ask the company, they deal with these claims regularly.