1. Safety first
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
West St. Paul, MN · Dakota County
Is a loved one's home or a rental in West St. Paul waiting for homicide cleaning? Call (877) 812-4220. Cleaners work quietly, disinfect every affected surface and remove odor at its source.
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 West St. Paul or anywhere in Dakota County needs cleaning after a homicide, call West St. Paul Biohazard Cleanup Help. Work starts only once the scene is released, and every detail stays private.
About 64% of homes in West St. Paul were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb fluids deeply. With 43% of homes in West St. Paul rented, property managers often get cleanup done quickly to make the unit safe again.
The work often covers:
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Blood, tissue and soaked porous materials are taken out in sealed containers and hauled away as regulated waste.
Materials that cannot be saved are removed as medical waste. Everything that stays is cleaned and disinfected.
The family or manager walks through the finished work with the crew, and any belongings are returned or listed.
Homicide cleanup in West St. Paul, MN typically costs $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Extra services such as tear gas or fingerprint powder removal, deep odor treatment and air filtration add steps to the job.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory, not a price for any specific West St. Paul property. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Many homeowners policies cover crime or death cleanup after the deductible, though some exclude certain cases. Renters policies often cover cleanup but not the building. Call your insurer before work starts and ask what applies.
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.
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.
Many families find support through victim services, counselors and faith communities. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime. The cleanup crew focuses on the property so you can focus on healing.
Say what happened, when, and that the scene has been released. Ask what the policy covers and which documents are needed. Take photos if you can and keep every receipt.
Not the police or the medical examiner. They investigate and release the scene. Cleanup is a separate job for professional biohazard crews, hired by the property owner, a family member or a landlord.
Compassionate help from the first call to the final inspection.
Call (877) 812-4220