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Biohazard Cleanup Services in El Dorado Hills and Placerville

Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose significant health risks. Proper removal is crucial to prevent further harm and restore a safe environment. SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville is trained to handle biohazards with care, following OSHA and health regulations to ensure safe and effective cleanup.

Equipped with the right safety gear and cleaning products, we help transform hazardous environments back into safe homes and businesses.

Decontaminating a property due to trauma, sewage backups, chemical spills, or hoarding can be both dangerous and emotional. Our highly trained team has the experience to handle these sensitive situations with compassion and expertise.

We provide cleanup services for a variety of biohazard scenarios, including:

  • Sewage backups
  • Crime scene residues
  • Suicide/death accidents
  • Homicide cleanups
  • Blood cleanup
  • Hoarding scenes
  • Animal waste/remains
  • Chemical spills
  • Tear gas cleanup
  • Meth lab cleanup

Common Biohazard Scenarios:

  • Sewage Backups: These are more than just unpleasant—they introduce harmful microorganisms into your property. We ensure the safe removal of contaminants and proper cleaning, disinfection, and deodorization of your space.

  • Bloodborne Pathogens: After accidents or trauma, we safely remove and dispose of bodily fluids, tissues, and other potentially harmful materials, leaving your property disinfected and sanitized.

  • Meth Labs: Chemicals from illegal drug production can leave dangerous residues. We follow strict guidelines to clean and restore surfaces affected by meth labs.

24/7 Emergency Service Available

Need Biohazard Cleanup? Call Us Today – (916) 933-3890

After any biohazard or sewage contamination in your home or business, your primary focus should be safety:

  • Is it safe to stay in the house?
  • Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences.
  • Flood water can contain sewage, pesticides, and other contaminants.
  • Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.

What to Do After a Contamination

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
  • Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
  • Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.

What Not to Do After a Contamination

  • Don’t leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don’t use television or other household appliances.
  • Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

24 Hour Emergency Service

Biohazards like flood water or sewer backups should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville has water damage restoration specialists and has specific training and expertise to safely remediate biohazard contaminants.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

  • El Dorado Hills
  • Placerville
  • Diamond Springs
  • Cameron Park
  • Shingle Springs

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