Unattended Death & Decomposition Cleanup · Pasco County, FL

Unattended Death Cleanup in Pasco County

Discreet, thorough cleanup and odor removal after a loved one passes away alone.

We handle

  • Unattended death & decomposition
  • Death-related odor
  • Blood & bodily fluids
  • Suicide, accident & crime scenes
  • Contaminated hoarding (animal waste, feces, rot, needles)
  • Needles & drug residue

Not what we do

  • Junk removal & move-out cleanouts
  • Sewage backups
  • Mold-only jobs
  • Carpet & regular house cleaning

Found a Loved One After Days? Here's What Happens Next

First, we're sorry. Finding someone you love after they've passed away alone is a shock, and it's even harder when days have gone by. You don't have to know what to do next. That's what this call is for.

24/7 Biohazard Line: (727) 387-8335

Before you do anything else, please don't go back in to clean, and keep children and pets out of the affected rooms. After an unattended death, bodily fluids can carry bloodborne pathogens and spread well beyond what you can see. They seep through carpet into the pad and subfloor, into mattresses and upholstered furniture, and down into gaps in tile and wood. Household cleaners won't reach it, and fragrance won't cover it for long. Call (727) 387-8335 once the medical examiner and law enforcement have finished, and we'll take it from there.

Why Timing Matters in Florida

Florida heat and humidity speed up decomposition, and that's true year-round in West Pasco. A closed-up home with the air conditioning off can turn a contained problem into a whole-house one in just a few days. Odor moves through HVAC ducts, into soft furnishings in other rooms, and into shared walls in condos and duplexes. The sooner the source is removed, the less has to be torn out.

24/7 Biohazard Line: (727) 387-8335

Many Pasco County homes in New Port Richey, Holiday and Hudson are single-story block homes and manufactured homes with older flooring. That matters, because fluids can travel under vinyl and laminate and through the seams of older subfloors. A trained crew checks beyond what's visible and removes affected materials down to clean structure. Call (727) 387-8335 if you have questions before you decide anything.

What Our Unattended Death Cleanup Includes

Safe removal of fluids and tissue

Trained technicians in full protective equipment remove biological material and everything it has soaked into.

Flooring, subfloor and drywall removal

If fluids have reached the pad, subfloor or the bottom of the walls, those sections come out so nothing is left behind to smell or harbor bacteria.

Cleaning and disinfection

Every affected surface is cleaned and then disinfected with hospital-grade products, including nearby areas that may have been reached by fluids or insects.

Odor removal at the source

Once the source is gone, remaining odor is treated with air scrubbers and professional deodorizing equipment. It's treated, not masked with fragrance.

Personal-item recovery

Before anything is thrown away, the crew looks for photos, papers, jewelry and keepsakes, and cleans what can be safely saved.

Regulated disposal

Contaminated materials are packaged and disposed of as regulated biomedical waste under Florida rules, not put out at the curb.

How It Works

  1. Call us

    Call (727) 387-8335, day or night. We'll ask the address, roughly how long before your loved one was found, and whether the medical examiner has released the home.

  2. Assessment

    A trained crew arrives in an unmarked vehicle, assesses how far contamination has spread and explains what needs to come out before work begins.

  3. Cleanup and disinfection

    Affected materials are removed, the area is cleaned and disinfected, and personal items are recovered.

  4. Odor treatment and final check

    Odor is treated until the room is clear, and you or your representative can walk through when it's done.

24/7 Biohazard Line: (727) 387-8335

How Much Does Unattended Death Cleanup Cost?

Cost depends mainly on how long before discovery, how many rooms and materials are affected, and how much odor treatment is needed.

SituationTypical range*
Discovered within a day or two, one room, limited fluids~$1,500–$3,000
Several days, flooring and some subfloor removal~$3,000–$7,000
Extended discovery, multiple rooms, extensive odor~$7,000–$15,000+

*Approximate tiers based on national ranges in published cost guides (Fixr, Bio Recovery). Not quotes; your cost depends on the scene.

Many homeowners and renters policies cover cleanup after a death in the home, and we help you pull together what the adjuster asks for. For a free, no-pressure assessment,

What happens when you call

Why Families Call Us

Discretion

Unmarked vehicles and quiet arrivals. We don't advertise what happened on your street.

Patience

We take as long as you need on the phone, and we can work with you remotely if you live out of state.

Nothing left behind

Crews remove contamination down to clean structure, so the odor doesn't return in a week.

Insurance help

We help document the work the way insurers need it.

Unattended Death Cleanup Questions

Who is responsible for cleanup after someone dies at home?

The property owner, or the estate, is responsible, not the medical examiner or the police. Family members don't have to do it themselves, and in most cases they shouldn't. A biohazard cleanup company handles it.

Does insurance cover unattended death cleanup?

Often, yes. Many homeowners policies cover it as sudden, accidental damage to the property. Coverage varies, so check your policy or call us and we'll help you ask the right questions.

How long does it take?

Most single-room cleanups take one to two days. Larger scenes, or homes where flooring and drywall must come out, can take longer. Odor treatment sometimes runs an extra day.

Can you save my loved one's belongings?

Yes, wherever it's safe. The crew sets aside photos, documents and keepsakes and cleans what can be cleaned. Porous items soaked by fluids, such as mattresses and upholstered furniture, usually can't be saved.

We're Here When You're Ready

Call any time, day or night. The call is free and confidential.

📞 24/7 Biohazard Line: (727) 387-8335