1. Before the crew arrives
The owner confirms the scene is released and shares access details. You get a list of what the family wants kept.
Lewiston, MI · Montmorency County
Need to clean up a homicide in Lewiston? Call (877) 812-4220. You get a compassionate crew that deals with bloodborne pathogen risks, hazardous waste and every detail of restoring the space.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Murder scene clean up goes well beyond surface cleaning. Fluids can soak into carpet, subfloor, drywall and furniture, and each material needs the right removal and disinfection method.
If your home, apartment, rental, business or vehicle in Lewiston or anywhere in Montmorency County needs cleaning after a homicide, call Lewiston Biohazard Cleanup Help. Work starts only once the scene is released, and every detail stays private.
Only about 12% of households in Montmorency County rent, so most homicide cleanups are arranged by homeowners and their families. Building age in Lewiston affects how deep fluids travel, so crews inspect subfloors and wall bases before finishing.
Homicide Cleanup in Lewiston usually includes:
The owner confirms the scene is released and shares access details. You get a list of what the family wants kept.
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.
Odor is removed at the source, the air is filtered and each area is checked before the owner gets the space back.
Homicide cleanup in Lewiston, MI typically costs $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Time since the event matters. Fluids that have dried and soaked in need more work than fresh ones, and odor can be harder to remove.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
Published ranges only (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory); every homicide cleanup job in Lewiston 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.
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.
Cleanup can be done discreetly. Ask about unmarked vehicles and quiet work practices when you call. Crews do not discuss the job with others.
Crews set personal items aside and clean what can be saved. Items soaked with fluids may have to go. The team tells you what it finds, so you decide what matters.
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.
Expect to supply a bill or receipt, itemized costs and an insurance declaration page or a statement of no insurance. Ask the cleanup crew what paperwork you get. There is no fee to apply, and no lawyer is required.
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.
Call any hour to ask what the next step is.
Call (877) 812-4220