1. Safety first
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Lakeland, MN · Washington County
What do you do after police clear a homicide scene in Lakeland? Call (877) 812-4220. Professional cleaners take over to remove blood, treat porous materials and make the space safe again.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Murder scene cleanup is specialized because the hazards are real and the setting is personal. Crews use protective gear, containment and EPA-registered disinfectants while treating the property with respect.
When a homicide leaves your property in Lakeland unsafe, you can call Lakeland Biohazard Cleanup Help at any hour. Cleanup technicians work across Washington County day and night and explain each step in plain words.
About 62% of homes in Lakeland were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb fluids deeply. Only about 19% of households in Washington County rent, so most homicide cleanups are arranged by homeowners and their families.
Homicide Cleanup in Lakeland usually includes:
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Blood, tissue and soaked porous materials are taken out in sealed containers and hauled away as regulated waste.
Materials that cannot be saved are removed as medical waste. Everything that stays is cleaned and disinfected.
The team photographs the finished work and prepares paperwork for insurers, landlords or victim services.
Most homicide cleanup jobs in Lakeland, MN cost between $2,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Access and timing can change the plan. A rental that must be turned over or a business that must reopen may need a faster schedule.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
Published ranges only (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory); every homicide cleanup job in Lakeland is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
No. Many families set up access by phone through a key holder or manager. You can stay away, and the crew will call with questions about belongings.
They seal off the area, wear protective gear and remove soaked flooring, drywall and furniture. Hard surfaces are cleaned and disinfected. Waste is hauled as regulated medical waste, and the air is treated for odor.
Yes, when the source is removed. Odor often comes from materials fluids soaked into, so crews take those out, then clean and deodorize the space. The air is filtered to finish the job.
It includes blood cleanup, removal of soaked carpet, padding and drywall, disinfection, handling of debris and residue, and odor removal. Crews also sort personal property and document the work.
It should be left to professionals. Blood and body fluids carry bloodborne pathogens and often soak deeper than they look. A crew contains the area, removes contaminated materials, disinfects and treats odor.
Not the police or the medical examiner. They investigate and release the scene. Cleanup is a separate job for professional biohazard crews, hired by the property owner, a family member or a landlord.
Call any hour to ask what the next step is.
Call (877) 812-4220