Trusted Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup for Houston Homeowners
Biohazard and crime scene cleanup in Houston means removing blood, bodily fluids, and other infectious materials from a home or business after a trauma, death, or hazardous incident. It typically costs between $1,500 and $5,000 depending on the scope, and most jobs are started within hours because of the health risk involved. Wade’s Restoration has handled these situations for Houston families since 2007, and Wade Ferris himself answers the phone at (888) 534-8116 when you call for 24 Hour Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Houston, TX.
Nobody plans for a crime scene or a trauma in their home. When it happens, you need someone who will show up fast, treat the situation with respect, and get the property safe again without a lot of fuss. That is exactly what we do. Wade grew up in this part of Texas and has spent over 29 years working in restoration and cleanup. He publishes his name, his address, and his license number because he wants you to know who you are dealing with before you ever open the door. Ask anyone on your street about him. They have probably already met him at the hardware store.
What Our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Service Includes
Crime Scene Cleanup
After law enforcement finishes their work at a crime scene, the property owner is left with the aftermath. Blood, fingerprint dust, broken glass, and other debris remain. We come in behind the authorities, remove all contaminated materials, disinfect every affected surface, and restore the space to safe, livable condition. Our crew wears full personal protective equipment and follows IICRC standards on every Houston crime scene job. We also coordinate with your insurance carrier directly so you never have to relay messages between the adjuster and the cleanup crew.
Trauma & Unattended Death Cleanup
An unattended death is one of the hardest things a family can walk into. The longer a body remains undiscovered, the more extensive the contamination becomes. Bodily fluids seep into flooring, drywall, and subflooring, and odor spreads through the HVAC system. We remove the affected materials, treat the area with hospital-grade disinfectants, and use XPOWER air scrubbers to pull odors and airborne particles out of the air. We do this work quietly and respectfully, and we keep the family informed at every step without making them look at anything they do not want to see.
Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding situations often hide biohazards that are not obvious from the outside: rotting food, animal waste, mold, and sometimes deceased pests or animals. We work with the homeowner to sort through what can be saved and what must be disposed of, then deep-clean the entire space. The goal is making the home safe and livable again without judgment. Wade treats every hoarding client with the same dignity he would want for his own family.
Blood & Bodily Fluid Cleanup
Blood and bodily fluids can carry bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Ordinary household cleaners do not neutralize these risks. We use medical-grade disinfectants and follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen protocols on every job. We remove stained carpet, padding, drywall, and any other porous material that absorbed fluid, then sanitize the frame beneath. A quick wipe-down is not enough, and we will tell you that straight.
Infectious Disease Disinfection
When someone in a Houston home has a confirmed infectious illness such as MRSA, C. diff, or COVID-19, a thorough disinfection is the only way to make the space safe for the next occupant. We treat all high-touch surfaces, then fog the entire affected area with an EPA-registered antimicrobial. This service is also used by landlords between tenants and by families after a long illness at home. Wade can walk you through what is covered by insurance and what is not, and he will put it in writing before any work begins.
Tear Gas & Chemical Cleanup
Tear gas and chemical residue from law enforcement incidents or accidents leave behind a fine powder that works into carpet fibers, drywall, and furniture. It keeps releasing irritants every time the air kicks on. We remove the residue with specialized detergents, then run HEPA air scrubbers to pull the remaining particles from circulation. This is not a job for a mop and bucket. If a space was exposed to tear gas during a police action or a self-defense incident in Houston, call us before you try to air it out on your own.
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 uses professional-grade equipment from XPOWER and B-Air on every biohazard job in Houston. The XPOWER air scrubbers and negative air machines we run meet HEPA standards and are the same units used in hospital isolation rooms. B-Air’s drying and ventilation equipment keeps contaminated areas under negative pressure while we work, so airborne particles stay in the affected room instead of drifting through the rest of the house.
Wade and his crew are IICRC-certified in trauma and crime scene cleanup, which means we have been trained and tested on the same protocols the industry uses nationwide. Whether your cleanup involves a single room or a whole house, the equipment and the training travel together. If you have a different brand of equipment at the property, that is fine too. The work speaks for itself.
Signs You Need Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Right Now
- Bloodstains that have soaked into porous surfaces. Blood seeps down into carpet pad, wood subfloor, and drywall. What you see on the surface is only part of the contamination. If the stain is more than a few hours old, the material below has already absorbed fluids and needs to be removed, not just scrubbed.
- A strong odor that will not go away. Persistent odors after a death, long illness, or hoarding situation usually mean decomposition fluids or biological matter are still present somewhere. Air fresheners mask the smell for an hour. Removing the source is the only fix.
- Visible mold or insect activity tied to a hoarding or neglect situation. Rotting food, animal waste, and piled belongings create breeding grounds for mold and pests. By the time you see either one, the underlying biohazard has been building for weeks or months.
- Fingerprint dust or chemical residue after a police incident. Law enforcement uses dark, greasy powders that stain and spread easily. Tear gas residue is worse. Both release irritants every time air moves through the room. The longer they sit, the deeper they work into soft surfaces.
- A death that occurred alone or was not discovered right away. Even after the body is removed, the fluids that settled into floors, furniture, and walls remain. Those fluids attract insects and bacteria within hours. You need someone who can remove the affected materials and sanitize the frame beneath before it spreads further.
Our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Process - Step by Step
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Assessment and safety review. Wade or a senior crew lead arrives, walks the affected area, and identifies every surface that needs attention. We check the extent of fluid penetration, note any structural damage, and put together a written scope of work. We also take photos at every stage, which your insurance adjuster will want to see.
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Containment. We seal off the workspace with plastic sheeting and run negative air pressure with HEPA filtration. This keeps airborne particles and odors from traveling into clean rooms. It also gives you a clear boundary: do not enter the work area while we are inside.
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Removal of contaminated materials. We cut out affected carpet, padding, drywall, insulation, and any other porous surface that absorbed fluid or odor. The removed material is bagged in biohazard containers and disposed of according to Texas and federal regulations. Nothing goes into the regular trash.
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Disinfection and odor removal. Every remaining surface is scrubbed with hospital-grade disinfectant, then fogged with an antimicrobial. We run air scrubbers throughout the process and for hours afterward to flush the air clean. If odors remain after the first pass, we treat again until the air reads clean.
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Verification and final walkthrough. We test the disinfectant contact times, check moisture levels with meters, and confirm the air is clear before we remove the containation barriers. Then Wade walks the property with you, answers every question, and hands you the photo log. If anything is not right, you call him and he comes back. That is the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it is in writing.
How Much Does Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Cost in Houston?
A typical crime scene or unattended death cleanup in Houston runs between $1,500 and $5,000. A small contained area like a single bathroom starts near the low end. A larger scene involving multiple rooms, fluid penetration into subflooring, or hoarding conditions runs higher. Tear gas and chemical cleanup on a whole house can reach $7,000 or more depending on square footage and how long the residue has been sitting.
What drives the price is mostly the volume of contaminated material that has to come out. Carpet, padding, drywall, and insulation are not cleaned in this line of work. They are removed and replaced. The more material affected, the more disposal costs, replacement materials, and labor. Disinfectants and air scrubber time also add up, especially on odor-heavy jobs. You avoid overpaying by getting a written scope before anyone starts work, which is exactly what Wade provides. No hourly surprises, no add-ons you did not approve. Most biohazard cleanups are covered by homeowners insurance, and Wade will call your adjuster himself and send the photos. Call (888) 534-8116 for a free estimate. You will know the number before any work is scheduled.
Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Near Houston - Our Service Area
We serve Houston and the communities around it daily. That includes Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Jacinto City, where we are often on site within the hour, and Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Galena Park, plus Cloverleaf, Aldine, West University Place, Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, Channelview, Humble, and Deer Park. In most of these areas, Wade can be at your door in under 90 minutes from your call. He answers his own phone, so there is no dispatch queue stacked between you and the person who will actually do the work.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. 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 Houston
Biohazard and crime scene cleanup is the removal, disinfection, and disposal of biological and chemical hazards from a property after a death, crime, illness, or contamination event. It covers blood, bodily fluids, decomposing tissue, infectious pathogens, and chemical residues. The work is regulated because the materials involved can carry disease. Our IICRC-certified crew follows OSHA and EPA standards on our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Houston, and we dispose of everything through licensed biohazard waste carriers.
Most residential jobs in Houston are completed in one to three days. A single-room scene with moderate contamination can often be finished same day. Larger jobs, or jobs requiring drywall and subfloor replacement, run longer. We give you a written timeline before work starts and stick to it. Call (888) 534-8116 if you need a time estimate for your specific situation.
Most jobs fall between $1,500 and $5,000, with larger or more complex scenes running higher. The cost depends on how much material must be removed, how much area must be disinfected, and how long air scrubbers need to run. Insurance covers many of these jobs, and Wade handles the adjuster communication directly so you are not stuck in the middle. Estimates are free and always in writing.
Yes. We handle biohazard cleanup in Houston for landlords, property managers, and business owners as well as homeowners. Rental units after a long illness or unattended death, commercial spaces after a police incident, and hoarding situations in tenant-occupied properties are all our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Bellaire and the greater Houston area. The process is the same: written scope, photo documentation, direct insurance coordination, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Yes. Wade answers his phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and he can typically have a crew on site within 90 minutes anywhere in the Houston area. The longer biological material sits, the more it spreads, so we do not schedule biohazard jobs for next week. You call. He heads out. That is how it works.
Every biohazard and crime scene cleanup we do in Houston is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not done right, we make it right. It is in writing on your contract, and it is backed by the person whose name is on the truck. If you find an issue after we leave, you call Wade’s cell and he comes back. No argument, no runaround.
Stay out of the affected area, keep children and pets away, and do not attempt to clean anything yourself. Porous materials that have absorbed blood or fluids cannot be safely cleaned by hand. They need to be removed. If you must enter the area, wear gloves and avoid touching anything. Then call us at (888) 534-8116 and we will handle the rest, including the insurance paperwork.
Schedule Your Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Service in Houston Today
If you have a biohazard situation in Houston, do not wait for it to spread. Call Wade Ferris at (888) 534-8116 right now. You will speak to a live person, get a straight answer, and have a written estimate before any work starts. The 90-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job we do, and the quote is free. One call brings Wade himself.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Houston, serving Houston since 2007.