Trusted Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup for Atlanta Homeowners
When a trauma, death, or accident happens inside a home in Atlanta, the physical cleanup is only part of what the family is dealing with. Biohazard and crime scene cleanup in Atlanta means removing blood, bodily fluids, and other dangerous biological material safely, sanitizing the affected area, and restoring the space so it can be lived in again. Wade’s Restoration has handled this kind of work since 2007. Wade Ferris answers his own phone at (888) 690-3757, and he’ll tell you straight whether we can be there today or first thing tomorrow. We never send a stranger you weren’t expecting. Background-checked, uniformed people Wade knows by name. That matters when it’s your home, your hallway, your bedroom that needs to be made safe again.
We are the local, owner-operated alternative to the national chains that quote one number on the phone and a different one at the door. Wade’s address is published. His license number is published. He’ll run into you again at the hardware store or the school pickup line. That’s the oldest accountability system there is, and it works.
What Our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Service Includes
Crime Scene Cleanup
After police finish processing a scene, the family is left with what remains. Blood, fingerprints dust, and biological material. We remove all visible traces of the incident, then disinfect every surface the material touched. In Atlanta homes we’ve worked in Buckhead bungalows and Old Fourth Ward condos, often within hours of the call. The work isn’t just mopping. It’s removing affected drywall, flooring, or trim when material soaked through, then treating the subfloor and framing so nothing lingers. We follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards on every crime scene cleanup, and we document everything in writing before we start and after we finish.
Trauma & Unattended Death Cleanup
An unattended death can go undiscovered for days or weeks. By the time someone finds the person, fluids have often soaked into flooring and drywall, and odor has spread through the HVAC system. We remove the affected materials, treat the structural surfaces, and run air scrubbers with HEPA filtration to pull particulates and odor out of the air. In Atlanta’s humid climate, we also check for secondary moisture problems that can develop when fluids sat for a long time. Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta handles this work with the respect it deserves. No drama, no gawking. Just quiet, methodical cleanup so the family can begin to move forward.
Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding situations create unique hazards. Rotting food, animal waste, mold hidden under piles, and sometimes structural damage from years of accumulated weight. We work room by room, separating items that can be salvaged from material that must be removed. If the homeowner needs to be involved in decisions about belongings, we slow down and make room for that. We’ve helped Atlanta families clean out homes in Mableton and Brookhaven where the person hadn’t had visitors in a decade. Wade’s team treats everyone involved with dignity. The goal is a safe, clean space, not a forced purge.
Blood & Bodily Fluid Cleanup
Blood carries pathogens like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. It’s not enough to wipe a surface and call it done. Blood can seep into carpet padding, under baseboards, and into subfloor seams. We remove the contaminated materials, treat the area with hospital-grade disinfectants, and verify the result. For Atlanta homeowners dealing with a nosebleed that went badly or a post-surgical wound that opened, this is the difference between a surface clean and a real decontamination. We wear the right PPE, contain the area to prevent cross-contamination, and dispose of waste through licensed medical-waste channels.
Infectious Disease Disinfection
When someone in the home has a serious communicable illness, such as MRSA, C. diff, or COVID-19, the family often wants to know the home is actually clean before Mom comes home from the hospital. We disinfect high-touch surfaces, soft goods, and air spaces using EPA-registered disinfectants and, where needed, ULV foggers. In Atlanta apartment buildings and condos, we’ll also coordinate with the HOA or property manager when a common area needs to be addressed. Wade can tell you honestly whether a full disinfection is necessary or whether a targeted cleaning will do. He won’t sell you a fogger treatment for a surface issue.
Tear Gas & Chemical Cleanup
Tear gas residue and chemical contamination are increasingly common in Atlanta homes, especially in neighborhoods that saw civil unrest. The residue settles into drywall, carpets, curtains, and ductwork. Simple household cleaners don’t remove it. We use specialized equipment including XPOWER air movers and hydroxyl generators to pull contaminant-laden air out and break down lingering particles. Every surface gets treated, not just the ones you can see. We’ve cleaned tear gas from apartments near downtown and homes in East Atlanta. The work is thorough because tear gas residue reactivates with humidity, and Atlanta has plenty of that.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup
Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta uses professional-grade equipment from Phoenix and XPOWER on biohazard and crime scene cleanup jobs. Phoenix dehumidifiers and air scrubbers are workhorses we depend on for odor removal and airborne pathogen control, especially in humid Atlanta summers when moisture makes every biohazard problem worse. XPOWER air movers and negative air machines help us create containment barriers and direct airflow so contaminants don’t spread through the rest of the house. We also run Dri-Eaz hydroxyl generators on jobs where odor has embedded in framing or drywall.
The equipment matters because biohazard cleanup isn’t a mop-and-bucket job. You need true negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and hospital-grade chemistry to make a space safe again. Wade’s crew is trained on all of it, certified through IICRC, RIA, and IFA. We bring the right machine for the job, whether that’s a Phoenix axial air scrubber, an XPOWER fan, or a Dri-Eaz unit. If you have any other equipment brand on site or any other specific concern, we can work around it. Wade will tell you upfront what’s needed and what isn’t.
Signs You Need Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Right Now
- Visible blood or bodily fluid on any surface. Blood that has dried doesn’t just disappear. It flakes and can become airborne as dust. Anyone who breathes that in is exposed to whatever pathogens were in the blood. Call today even if the amount looks small.
- A death has occurred in the home, even if it was natural. The human body releases fluids during decomposition. Those fluids soak downward through carpet, padding, and into subflooring. Odor follows. The longer it sits, the more material must be removed and replaced.
- A strong, unexplained odor that won’t go away. If you’ve scrubbed, aired out the room, and changed the filter, and the smell remains, something is embedded in the structure. Atlanta’s humidity makes odor compounds more volatile. It won’t fix itself.
- Police or firefighters have just left the scene of an accident, suicide, or crime in your home. They will tell you to contact a biohazard cleanup company. Don’t wait. The longer biological material sits, the more damage it does to floors, walls, and the air you breathe.
- Someone in the home has a serious infectious disease and is returning from the hospital. A regular cleaning is not disinfection. You want the space sanitized with hospital-grade products by a trained team, especially if the person is immunocompromised.
Our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Process - Step by Step
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Call and speak directly with Wade. The phone rings and Wade answers. Day or night. He’ll ask what happened, tell you honestly whether this is something you need professional help with, and give you a straight answer on timing. If you’re inside our county, there’s no trip charge. That’s a standing offer, not a promotion.
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On-site assessment and written scope. Wade or a senior member of his crew comes to the home, walk the affected area, and writes down exactly what needs to be removed, treated, and replaced. You get that scope in writing before any work starts. No surprises.
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Containment and removal. The affected area gets sealed off with negative air pressure so anything airborne stays put. We remove contaminated materials in sealed containers following OSHA bloodborne pathogen rules. That includes carpet, pad, drywall, trim, or whatever the material soaked into.
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Disinfection and odor treatment. Every remaining surface gets treated with EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants. For odor we run Phoenix air scrubbers, Dri-Eaz hydroxyl generators, and XPOWER air movers until readings show clean air. Wade documents every reading, every day, and hands you the log at the end. Almost nobody in this trade does that.
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Final inspection, insurance paperwork, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Before we leave, Wade walks the area with you and makes sure it’s right. If you’re filing an insurance claim, we coordinate directly with your adjuster and provide photo documentation. Then the job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right.
How Much Does Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Cost in Atlanta?
Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Near Atlanta - Our Service Area
Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta serves the city and the surrounding communities where people know their neighbors. That includes Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Vinings, Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Smyrna, plus Fair Oaks, Mableton, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, North Atlanta, Marietta, Druid Hills, North Druid Hills, and Austell. Depending on where you are, the team can often be on site within the hour for contained incidents, and usually same day for larger jobs. We also handle water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and storm restoration across the same area. We’re a local business with a local address. See our home page for the full range of what Wade and his crew do.
Serving Atlanta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Atlanta area and know this community well, offering Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Atlanta. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Atlanta
What is biohazard and crime scene cleanup?
Biohazard and crime scene cleanup is the removal, cleaning, and disinfection of biological material like blood, bodily fluids, and decomposition fluids from a home, business, or vehicle. It involves removing contaminated materials, treating all affected surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectants, and restoring the space to a safe, clean condition. It is not regular house cleaning. It requires specific training in bloodborne pathogen safety and proper disposal protocols. Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta performs this work following OSHA standards and is IICRC-certified.
How long does biohazard cleanup take?
Most contained biohazard cleanup jobs in Atlanta take one to two days from start to finish. An isolated blood spill in one room might be done in a few hours. An unattended death that sat for a week or longer can take three to five days because flooring, drywall, and odor removal are involved. Hoarding cleanups can stretch over multiple weeks depending on the volume of material and the homeowner’s pace. Wade will give you a realistic timeline after he sees the space, and he’ll stick to it.
How much does biohazard cleanup cost in Atlanta?
Most Atlanta biohazard cleanup jobs fall between $1,500 and $5,000 for contained incidents, and higher for hoarding, decomposition, or full-home disinfection. The cost depends on square footage, how long the material has been present, and what materials must be removed. We provide a free, written estimate before any work begins. The price does not change halfway through the job. That’s a promise Wade puts in writing.
Do you service all of Atlanta, or just certain parts?
We serve the city of Atlanta and the surrounding communities, including Vinings, Smyrna, Fair Oaks, Mableton, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, North Atlanta, Marietta, Druid Hills, North Druid Hills, and Austell. If you’re unsure whether you’re inside our service area, call (888) 690-3757 and ask Wade directly. If you’re in our county, there’s no trip charge.
Is emergency biohazard cleanup available 24/7?
Yes. Wade Ferris answers his own phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There’s no answering service, no voicemail, no “we’ll call you back in the morning.” If you have a crime scene, an unattended death, or a blood cleanup that can’t wait, call now and Wade will tell you when he can be there. In many cases someone is on the road within the hour.
Do you offer any guarantee on biohazard cleanup?
Every biohazard and crime scene cleanup job from Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, if an odor returns, if you find an area we missed, one call brings Wade back to make it right. In writing on every contract. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another company, and a standing 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
How should I prepare for a biohazard cleanup crew?
Don’t touch anything in the affected area. Don’t try to clean it yourself. Bloodborne pathogens and decomposition fluids are dangerous. Keep children and pets away from the space. If the scene is outside, close windows and doors leading into it. Gather your homeowner’s insurance policy number if you have it. Wade’s team handles the containment, the removal, the disinfection, and the documentation. You don’t need to prep the space; you just need to call.
Schedule Your Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Service in Atlanta Today
When the situation can’t wait, neither should you. Call (888) 690-3757 and Wade Ferris will answer. He’ll give you a straight answer about what needs to happen, what it will cost, and when we can be there. Free estimates, no trip charge inside our county, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Call now.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Atlanta, serving Atlanta since 2007.