1. Safety first
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Greendale, WI · Milwaukee County
What do you do after police clear a homicide scene in Greendale? Call (877) 812-4220. Professional cleaners take over to remove blood, treat porous materials and make the space safe again.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Homicide cleanup, also called homicide cleaning or murder scene cleanup, is the removal of blood, bodily fluids and other contaminated materials after a death caused by violence. It starts only after investigators release the scene.
If your home, apartment, rental, business or vehicle in Greendale or anywhere in Milwaukee County needs cleaning after a homicide, call Greendale Biohazard Cleanup Help. Work starts only once the scene is released, and every detail stays private.
Many homes in Greendale, about 77% built before 1980, have layered flooring and old padding that hold fluids and must be removed. Only about 8% of homes in Milwaukee County are vacant, so most scenes are found quickly and cleanup starts soon after release.
Homicide Cleanup in Greendale usually includes:
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Crews place barriers and protective sheeting and bring in the supplies they need for containment.
Contaminated materials are removed, and the affected area is scrubbed, disinfected and treated for odor.
A final inspection confirms the work. Owners receive records they can use for insurance and compensation claims.
Expect homicide cleanup in Greendale, WI to cost roughly $2,000 to $10,000, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
The type of property plays a role. A vehicle, apartment or large home each needs different containment and different amounts of material removed.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
Published ranges only (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory); every homicide cleanup job in Greendale is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
Ask what training the crew has, how waste is disposed of, what records you get and how privacy is protected. A good company explains each step in plain words and answers questions before work starts.
It should be left to professionals. Blood and body fluids carry bloodborne pathogens and often soak deeper than they look. A crew contains the area, removes contaminated materials, disinfects and treats odor.
Specialized homicide cleaners do. Police and investigators gather evidence and then leave. After the scene is released, the owner, family or estate can book a homicide cleanup crew to remove the hazards.
It includes blood cleanup, removal of soaked carpet, padding and drywall, disinfection, handling of debris and residue, and odor removal. Crews also sort personal property and document the work.
No, and it is not advised. Cleanup involves health risks and can be hard emotionally. Professional crews handle it so the family does not have to see or touch the affected area.
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.
One call starts the process, and you do not have to describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220