Does insurance cover crime scene cleanup?

Yes, insurance often covers crime scene cleanup. Most homeowners or property insurance policies include provisions for biohazard cleanup, which encompasses crime scene cleanup. We will deal with the insurance company on your behalf to cover the cost of the service.

What if I don't have insurance?

Crime Victims Fund is set up in every state of the United States. They are set up by the Office for Victims of Crimes. If your home was affected, and it was directly related to a documented crime, the Crime Victims Fund will cover or partially cover costs associated with clean up services.

Crime Scene Cleanup Services

We're the crews that clean up after a crime scene takes place. Professional, safe and thorough cleanings are required. Call Bio Recovery for 24/7, nationwide crime and trauma scene cleanup today.

1-888-752-5001

When blood and biohazard spills aren’t properly sanitized, there’s a high risk of spreading pathogens, especially those that survive outside of the body for days, weeks, or even months.

When a tragedy occurs on your premises, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone on the property. At no point should you ever attempt to clean, disinfect, or remediate a crime scene or trauma scene yourself due to the dangers of blood-borne infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, HBV, HBC, and VHF’s, not to mention the mental toll this can take on the untrained.

Our Crime Scene Cleanup Expertise

We are a crime scene cleanup company with more than 20 years experience cleaning up after trauma, homicides, and countless other biohazard contaminations. We’ve maintained an outstanding customer rating and are proud to share recent testimonials.

We rely largely on customer referrals, many of which are passed along to surviving crime victims and their families by sympathetic first responders, insurance companies, property managers, and funeral directors. At Bio Recovery, we’ve maintained the respect and trust of clients in the private, commercial, industrial, and government sectors.

Some branches of government we’ve helped in the past:

New York Police Department
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
NY MTA
NYC Department of Probation
Port Authority of NY & NJ
U.S. Army
United States Postal Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
City of New York
Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Who We Are

We've established ourselves as an industry leader through our two decades in the field of crime scene cleanup services. We are in service nationwide, and have worked with every situation from private homes and businesses to police stations and hospitals, and more.

Call us

We're here to help, 24/7.

1-888-752-5001

How We Clean Up After a Crime Scene

The crime scene cleanup process can vary depending on the condition of the affected area. However, the crew will enter the home or business in approved hazmat PPE to document and assess the trauma scene.

The property will be assessed based on the square footage of the area, the amount of time since the incident has passed, the conditions in the area, supplies and equipment such as PPE, how long it will take to remove the debris, and disposal. You will have the option of what you would and would not like for us to remove before we begin work.

Listed below is a brief rundown of our cleaning process:

An initial assessment will go over the square footage of the house, the condition of the house, and the entire scene. Per OSHA standards, cleaners will enter the house wearing PPE approved for enveloped viruses (e.g. disposable gloves, protective eyewear, a N95 mask, and approved suits).

During the initial assessment, photos and notes will be taken of the scene. Photos and notes are used to quote accurate estimates and allow us to restore work areas to their original condition.

We test all common areas of the home to make sure our coverage is accurate. We cannot assume the contaminated area is contained to only one area. Infectious bacteria and viruses are very virulent and spread to many surfaces in your home, even the places you'd least expect.

Since bacteria and viruses cannot be seen by the naked eye, we use state of the art, cutting edge monitoring and testing systems to detect them. We are one of the few professional disinfection companies to use ATP testing when we test for the presence of infectious bacteria. ATP (abbreviated for Adenosine triphosphate) is found in every single living bacteria, so if a surface is heavily contaminated, an ATP test will measure high levels of ATP.

When an occupant has had a highly infectious case like one of C. Diff, high levels of ATP may be found on several surfaces, and a professional disinfection company should be called to clean the area.

The surfaces are then cleaned. Aerosols are solemnly ever used, as the transmission of aerosols can cause greater disturbances to dust / soil in the area to be cleaned and disinfected. Instead, we use a hospital grade botanical germicide spray registered by the EPA.

We use a top rated, safe, eco friendly germicide that requires no PPE to be handled. Harmful chemicals like ammonia, petrochemicals (or petroleum derivatives), or synthetic fragrances are never used during our cleanups. Our spray is ideal during any cleanup procedure, at any location, and/or where any individual, high risk or chemically sensitive, could be exposed.

We disinfect your home as if it was our own, so we make sure to "test" the surface by disinfecting a small area of the surface with the germicide. If there are no issues, the disinfectant is applied over the entire area, and left to air dry for 10 minutes. To disinfect an area, you do not rinse or wipe it down with the disinfectant. Our main active ingredient is an all natural botanical that remains active in organic matter whereas other disinfectants do not.

When we clean or deodorize an area, we shake and apply the germicide, then wipe the area down.

After the affected areas are cleaned, our work spaces are then disinfected. The safety of you and our workers is our #1 priority, so if the harmful material was in an area of the house that required additional work to get to, then this is the step where we bring the house back to its condition before the contamination. We use the pictures taken during our initial assessment to come as close as possible.

In this step, any remaining debris from the work site is removed, and the site is retested to ensure all hazardous material has been removed.

Additional Crime Scene Cleanup Services

Cleaning crime scenes is extensive and generally involves several subservices. While each individual case varies and it's best to ask the agent you're working with, our crime scene cleanups can include the following services:

Fingerprint Residue Removal
Blood Pathogen Decontamination from a Gunshot Trauma, Murder/Homicide, or Violent Assault
Decomposition Odor Removal
Chemical Residue Removal
- Tear Gas Removal
- Mace
- Pepper spray
- Smoke grenades
- Crime scene detection chemicals
And many other forensic cleaning services

All of the residue mentioned above is potentially hazardous to you and the public's health. That's why we are extremely diligent about removing all traces of biohazards so you and others can safely enter the area.

Pricing & Payment Plan

We make the payment process as simple as possible. If the situation is covered by insurance, we deal directly with your insurance provider. If not, we offer various other payment options.

*A very large percentage of the crime scene cleanups that we perform are fully covered by insurance.*

Insurance Claim

Insurance sometimes covers cleaning costs. We’ll work with the claims department of your homeowner's or renter's insurance on your behalf.
Direct Payment Options

We’re flexible with our direct-payment options, and can help you determine the best financing plan based on your out-of-pocket costs and policy payouts.
Assistance Funds

We can help connect you with the most appropriate funding sources to help with coverage gaps, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses.

More Options

Crime scene situations are overwhelming to say the least, so we are always striving to make the payment one less thing to worry about. We also try to help uninsured and low-income customers find organizations or government resources for possible financial assistance opportunities.

For your convenience, we accept:

Homeowners Insurance
Renters Insurance
Payment Plans
Cash & Checks
Credit Cards
Additional Options

Resources to help pay for Crime Scene Cleanup

Finding information when you're a family member, victim, or even a property owner is overwhelming, especially when crime is involved. We hope some of these resources can help you cover the cost of crime scene cleanup:

Client Reviews

    
 
 
       As we were waiting for our Biohazard team to arrive, we received a phone call. It was from Alex to say that they would be arriving later due to unexpected delay at their last job. He apologized very professionally and promised to work quickly and thoroughly once they arrive. Upon arrival at 11am, Alex introduced himself and his partner Oz and I lead them to the room needing their expertise. When their work was complete, all biohazard materials were removed from my room, and it was very clean and smelled fresh. Their youthful energy and professionalism were astounding and very much appreciated. For young 26-year-old men, they sure are an Amazing team and their attentiveness to my needs was prefect. When I was speaking to them, they both were looking right at me and answered with the utmost respect. It made my heart warm when Alex share with me that him and Oz have known each other since they were school mates. As my son is also named Alex, I actually felt like these young men were like my sons while in my home. I hope that their parents can get this feedback about how mature and professional their sons have become. Before they left, I was so impressed with both Alex and Oz that I invited them back for a BBQ when they are ever in my area again. If I ever need this type cleaning again, I will definitely ask for my Alex & Oz team!
  
 
    
   David Kneeland 
 2025-01-13
 
 
 
      The team arrived on time. The were  informative of the process. They were very detailed with safety procedures. They worked hard on a difficult job. Very satisfied, thank you. Damian, Bearrin and Scott were very helpful in all aspects of this project. dg
  
 
    
   DavidGem ddg 
 2024-12-13
 
 
 
      Alex and Oz were professional and kind after the loss of our mother. Their work was outstanding.
  
 
    
   elizabeth rodgers 
 2024-12-13
 
 
 
      The company overall was a great experience.  They are very compassionate.  Kevin and Chris are excellent workers.  They are respectful and listen.  Their work was exceptional.  They were very detailed with their explanations, asked questions about your needs, and their work was thorough.  Wonderful service and well above expectations.
  
 
    
   Ladybird 
 2024-12-09
 
 
 
      I cannot recommend Bio Recovery enough. From the moment I spoke to Ari, it was clear the Bio Recovery team knew exactly what needed to be done and how to do it. They were able to get a team out earlier than expected. Bearrin and Damian were kind, answered all of my questions, and did a great job. I really can't thank you all enough!
  
 
    
   Rebecca Nilan 
 2024-11-13
 
 
 
      It was very dramatic what I was facing which was the lost of a one and the trauma of the aftermath. This company stepped in and took over the task of cleaning and disposal of the contents that I absolutely could not manage on my own. They were very professional, kind, and understanding. I’m forever grateful for their service and kindness.
  
 
    
   T from Anna Maria 
 2024-11-13
 
 
 
      Just had a great experience with Bio Recovery.  The two technicians, Bearrin and Damian were extremely good.  They were organized and respectful in this sensitive situation. If I ever need these kinds of services again I will be sure to hire Bio Recovery and will request Bearrin and Damian.
  
 
    
   Stephanie S. 
 2024-11-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Circumstances like these happen when you least expect it. We expect you to have questions and hope you know you aren't alone. We're here to answer all your questions, even beyond the ones listed below.

Crime scene cleanup, also known as biohazard remediation, involves the thorough cleaning and decontamination of areas where a violent crime, accident, or traumatic event has occurred. This process is crucial for ensuring the safety and health of anyone who might enter the area afterward. Professionals in this field undergo extensive training to handle these tasks safely and effectively, ensuring that the scene is safe for future use and free from health hazards.

Call Today

Bio Recovery's cleanup crews are certified and familiar with crime scene cleanup. Call us any day of the week, anytime for immediate assistance.

Email us

info@biorecovery.com

Call us

We're here to help, 24/7.

1 (888) 752-5001

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