Unattended Death &
Decomposition Cleanup

How We Work Through the Scene

We work from the outside in, toward the main scene, and clean as we go, so nothing is carried from the affected area into the rest of the home.

• A clean staging area first. We set aside an area where the crew puts on and removes protective equipment, so contamination stays where it belongs.
• We find what the eye can’t. As we work in, we use indicator spray and UV lights to locate blood and decomposition fluids, so every affected spot is found and treated.
• Contaminated materials come out. Depending on where it happened, we cut out flooring, mattresses and furniture that hold blood or fluid residue. We salvage what can be salvaged, and what can’t goes into biohazard bags.
• We check how deep it went. If fluids passed through the flooring, we examine the subfloor. If the contamination went past it, we remove that section and decontaminate the entire area.
• Walls, when needed. Fluids can soak into drywall, especially when a body was there for a period of time. When they have, we remove the affected sheetrock.
• The odor is treated, not covered up. Air scrubbers run on site, and we use other methods from our toolbox as the job requires.
• Everything is disposed of properly, following state and OSHA regulations and guidelines.

What we don’t do: we don’t rebuild or repair. Our work is removing and decontaminating whatever can cause biohazard-related health problems. Once we’re done, a contractor can rebuild what we removed.

What to Expect From Our Crew

1. Safety comes first. We post safety signs and warnings and walk you through which areas to stay out of.
2. We suit up to OSHA standards, and we bring everything the job requires. You provide nothing.
3. We document it with before, during and after photos in your private customer portal.
4. You’re never left wondering. We keep an open line of communication from the moment we arrive.
5. No surprises on price. If we find something that changes the scope, like damage that went deeper than it looked, we stop and show you with photos and video. We never do extra work, or charge extra, without your written approval first.
6. We walk the area with you and explain what was done and what happens next.

See the full step-by-step on our About page →

How Long It Takes

How long an unattended-death cleanup takes depends mostly on how long the person was there before they were found, and on how far the contamination spread. It can take a couple of days at the shortest, and a week or two when the decomposition is severe or a lot has to be taken apart structurally, such as subfloor or drywall.

We also have to allow time for the odor work. The air scrubbers need to keep running, and other odor treatments need time to do their job, so the odor is actually gone and not just covered up. Timing also depends on how early we can get on site, whether materials must be special-ordered, our crew’s availability and other jobs that day. You get a realistic timeline with your estimate.

What Families, Landlords & Property Managers Receive

• We clean and decontaminate the affected area, so a family can return to living in the home, or a landlord or property manager can begin rebuilding the apartment or property.
• Before, during and after photos in your private portal
• Safety Data Sheets for the products we used
• Your final invoice, stating that the work has been completed
• A copy of your signed authorization, plus a signed copy of any change

Safety is our priority: everything that is contaminated gets decontaminated, and the work is performed in accordance with OSHA and Georgia regulations. Disposal manifests are available on request once the waste facility returns them to us.