Crime Scene Cleanup in Atlanta
Deaths that meet legal criteria anywhere in Fulton County, incorporated or not, go to the Medical Examiner's Office on Pryor Street, an office accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The family is left with a room no one is trained to clean. 911 Restoration of Atlanta steps in once the scene is released, working in Buckhead, Midtown Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta, Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Candler Park, Grant Park, Ormewood Park, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, West Midtown, Atlantic Station, West End, Cascade Heights, Ben Hill and Greenbriar, and Lakewood Heights.
Quick answer: 911 Restoration of Atlanta provides 24/7 crime scene cleanup across Atlanta: blood and bodily fluid removal, unattended death cleanup, odor treatment and regulated waste disposal once the scene is released, with Direct Insurance Coordination. Call (470) 287-3895 and we dispatch a crew right away.
How Biohazard Cleanup Works in Georgia
Liquids that stay infectious in the structure
Georgia's biomedical waste rule defines blood and body fluids with free liquids as regulated waste. When they reach grout, subfloor or the back of drywall, wiping the surface leaves the source behind, so the affected layer is cut out.
Segregation and containers under rule 391-3-4-.15
The rule calls for biomedical waste to be separated from ordinary trash where it is created and sealed in tough, moisture-impervious containers. Sharps go in their own rigid containers. We bag and box on site so nothing leaks in a hallway or elevator.
Shared walls in dense buildings
Intown apartments, lofts and condos put neighbors a wall away. Odor travels through vents and gaps, so air handling and sealed removal routes matter as much as the room itself.
How We Handle Crime Scene Cleanup in Atlanta
- Call (470) 287-3895. Tell us only what you are comfortable sharing; we ask whether the scene has been released.
- A small crew arrives in protective suits and respirators and seals the room off from the rest of the building.
- Saturated flooring, padding and drywall are cut out, bagged and boxed as biomedical waste.
- Remaining surfaces get a cleaning pass, then a hospital-grade disinfectant with the contact time it needs.
- We treat the air, check the room and give you records for your carrier and any building manager.
For the national overview of this service, see Crime Scene Cleanup.
When You Need Biohazard Cleanup, and What To Do First
- A relative or tenant found after several days
- Stains on flooring or walls after an injury
- A room released by officers with the mess left behind
- Needles, waste or animal contamination in a unit
- A smell that persists after a death
- Contamination in a vehicle
Stay out of the room, close the door and keep children and pets away. Do not scrub, vacuum or use bleach on blood or body fluids. When the scene is released, call (470) 287-3895 and we will arrange a time that suits you.
What Affects the Scope and Timeline
Time on site depends on how far the fluids traveled. A hard, sealed floor goes quickly, while a mattress, carpet and subfloor take a full day or more.
Death scenes need extra time for odor work. Hoarded homes need sorting with the family before anything is removed.
In multi-unit buildings we plan elevators, hallways and loading areas with management so the work draws little attention.
What We Clean and Restore
- Subfloors and carpet
- Walls and baseboards
- Mattresses and upholstery
- Bathrooms
- Vehicle interiors
- Apartment and condo units
- Office suites
- Keepsakes and papers kept for the family
Insurance and Documentation for Crime Scene Cleanup
Direct Insurance Coordination means we send your adjuster the photos, logs and invoices. Whether the loss is covered depends on the policy and on what caused it, so ask the carrier first. Victim compensation programs may help with costs in some cases.
Why Property Owners Choose 911 Restoration for Crime Scene Cleanup
24/7 Response and Fast Dispatch
We answer every call at any hour and dispatch a crew right away to every Atlanta neighborhood we serve, and we tell you the arrival time when you call.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Trained crews with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and the containment and disinfection equipment each job requires.
Direct Insurance Coordination, No Subcontractors
One team documents the loss, works with your adjuster, and handles the work from emergency response through reconstruction.
We provide this service in Buckhead, Midtown Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta, Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Candler Park, Grant Park, Ormewood Park, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, West Midtown, Atlantic Station, West End, Cascade Heights, Ben Hill and Greenbriar, and Lakewood Heights.
Frequently Asked Crime Scene Cleanup Questions in Atlanta
Who decides a scene is ready for cleanup?
Is the Medical Examiner's Office responsible for cleaning the room?
What happens to contaminated material you remove?
Can a landlord or building manager hire you?
Does homeowners insurance pay for this?
Contact 911 Restoration of Atlanta About Crime Scene Cleanup
We handle the hardest days with care and privacy. Call us when the scene is released.