1. A gentle first call
The call covers only what the crew needs to know: the address, whether the scene is released and who has access. Details are not required.
New Orleans, LA · Orleans Parish
Facing murder scene cleanup in New Orleans as a family member, landlord or owner? Call (877) 812-4220. The cleanup covers bodily fluids, soaked flooring, residue and the paperwork insurers ask for.
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To clean up homicide scenes means to remove contaminated materials, disinfect everything fluids touched and eliminate odor. The work follows safety rules for bloodborne pathogens and is done discreetly.
For a homicide in New Orleans, you want cleaners who understand the weight of the job. Get quiet, careful work in Orleans Parish homes, offices and vehicles with help from New Orleans Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 20% of housing in New Orleans is vacant, so owners living elsewhere can get homicide cleanup set up by phone through a key holder. Many homes in New Orleans, about 74% built before 1980, have layered flooring and old padding that hold fluids and must be removed.
What homicide cleanup covers:
The call covers only what the crew needs to know: the address, whether the scene is released and who has access. Details are not required.
Carpet, padding, drywall, mattresses and furniture that absorbed fluids are usually cut out and removed.
Fluids, contaminated flooring and debris are removed, and surfaces are disinfected in layers until they are safe to touch.
Odor is removed at the source, the air is filtered and each area is checked before the owner gets the space back.
Expect homicide cleanup in New Orleans, LA to cost roughly $2,000 to $10,000, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
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 |
|---|---|
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory) and are not a quote for New Orleans. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
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.
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.
Say what happened, when, and that the scene has been released. Ask what the policy covers and which documents are needed. Take photos if you can and keep every receipt.
Yes. Landlords and property managers often get cleanup done to make a unit safe for the next tenant. Crews contain the work so other units are not affected. Lease terms decide who pays.
Yes. Crews clean offices, shops and vehicles. For a vehicle, law enforcement usually processes it first, so confirm it has been released. Businesses can often plan work around staff and customers.
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.
Cleaners remove the hazard so your family does not have to.
Call (877) 812-4220