Crime Scene Cleanup in Charleston, South Carolina
Crime scene and biohazard cleanup is a different kind of call: an unattended death, a trauma scene or a sewage release that needs discreet, trained crews. In the Charleston area, floodwater and overwhelmed systems can also push sewage into homes and streets, and humid air makes odors and bacterial growth spread faster. 911 Restoration of Charleston responds around the clock in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island and Folly Beach, Johns Island and Kiawah, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson, Summerville, Moncks Corner and Pinopolis, Bonneau and St. Stephen, Ridgeville and St. George, Hollywood and Ravenel, Edisto Island, and Awendaw, and across the communities between them.
Quick answer: 911 Restoration of Charleston provides 24/7 crime scene and biohazard cleanup across the Charleston area, including Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island and Folly Beach, Johns Island and Kiawah, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson, Summerville, Moncks Corner and Pinopolis, Bonneau and St. Stephen, Ridgeville and St. George, Hollywood and Ravenel, Edisto Island, and Awendaw: discreet cleanup, removal of contaminated materials, regulated disposal and disinfection, with a typical 45-minute arrival in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson and Summerville, crews dispatched right away everywhere else, and Direct Insurance Coordination. Call (843) 351-6055 for immediate help.
How Biohazard Cleanup Works in South Carolina
Warm weather speeds up odor and contamination
Heat and humidity move an unattended death or trauma scene from a cleanup to a bigger problem quickly. Fluids soak into flooring and subfloor, and odor travels through the home, so we remove and seal affected materials rather than only cleaning the surface.
Regulated waste handling
South Carolina regulates infectious waste under Regulation 61-105, including who may transport it. We bag, label and route contaminated materials for proper disposal and never leave them in household trash.
Sewage and floodwater contamination
Surge and heavy rain can push sewage out of drains and manholes and into living spaces. This is a biohazard, not just water, so porous materials come out and surfaces are disinfected before the home is cleared.
How We Handle Crime Scene Cleanup in Charleston
- You call (843) 351-6055. We speak with you privately, confirm that law enforcement has released the scene, and schedule the work.
- We arrive in protective equipment, with unmarked vehicles on request, and set up containment.
- We remove blood, bodily fluids, and contaminated materials and package them as regulated waste.
- We clean and disinfect every affected surface and verify that no contamination remains.
- We treat odor, document the work for insurance, and restore removed materials when you are ready.
For the national overview of this service, see Crime Scene Cleanup.
When You Need Biohazard Cleanup, and What To Do First
- A death that was not discovered right away
- Blood or bodily fluids from an injury, suicide, or assault
- A scene released by police after an investigation
- Hoarding conditions with waste, animal contamination, or pests
- Needles or drug paraphernalia in a home or rental unit
- Persistent odor after a death in an apartment or house
Do not try to clean blood or bodily fluids yourself, and keep family members, tenants, and pets out of the area. Wait until law enforcement releases the scene, then call (843) 351-6055. We will speak with you directly and handle the cleanup with care.
What Affects the Scope and Timeline
The scope depends on how much contamination there is, how long it sat, and which materials it reached. A small area on a hard surface may be cleaned in hours. Contamination that reached carpet pad, subfloor, or drywall requires removal and replacement.
Most scenes are completed in one to two days. Unattended deaths and hoarding situations can take longer because of odor treatment, the volume of materials, and sorting personal items with the family. We set the schedule with you and keep it private.
For landlords and property managers, we coordinate access, document the condition of the unit before and after the work, and keep tenant information confidential. When personal items are found, we set them aside for the family rather than discarding them, and we ask before removing anything that may matter to them. Nothing about the work is shared beyond what your insurer needs.
What We Clean and Restore
- Flooring, carpet, and subfloors
- Drywall and trim
- Furniture and mattresses
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Vehicles
- Rental units and apartments
- Commercial and public spaces
- Personal items set aside for the family
Insurance and Documentation for Crime Scene Cleanup
We provide Direct Insurance Coordination on biohazard cleanup, with documentation and communication with your adjuster. Many homeowner policies cover this work, and some crime victim assistance programs help with costs, so ask your carrier what applies to your situation.
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. Typical arrival is 45 minutes in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson and Summerville. For the islands, Mount Pleasant, the beaches, Daniel Island, Awendaw, Edisto Island and the outlying Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston county towns, 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 local team documents the loss, works with your adjuster, and handles the work from emergency response through reconstruction.
We provide this service in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island & Folly Beach, Johns Island & Kiawah, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms & Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Ladson, Summerville, Moncks Corner & Pinopolis, Bonneau & St. Stephen, Ridgeville & St. George, Hollywood & Ravenel, Edisto Island, and Awendaw.
Frequently Asked Crime Scene Cleanup Questions in Charleston
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Related Services from 911 Restoration of Charleston
This page is part of 911 Restoration of Charleston. If your loss involves more than one problem, we also provide Sanitization Services, Reconstruction, and Commercial Restoration, all handled by the same local team.
Contact 911 Restoration of Charleston About Crime Scene Cleanup
We handle the hardest days with care and privacy. Call us when the scene is released.