1. Keep people and pets away
Family members, tenants and animals stay out of the area while the crew prepares to enter.
Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO · El Paso County
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO
Dead animal smell in a Stratton Meadows rental or business needs to be dealt with quietly. Call (877) 812-4220 to get the animal removed, fluids cleaned up, the area disinfected and a summary of the work.
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Dead Animal in a Wall, Attic or Crawl Space in Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO
Dead rodent cleanup covers the removal of a dead mouse or rat, the nest and the droppings around it, and sanitizing of the area. It is often paired with pest control, which deals with live animals.
If a dead animal is on your property in Stratton Meadows or elsewhere in El Paso County, call Stratton Meadows Biohazard Cleanup Help for removal and cleanup at your home, rental or business. Your cleanup team works in gloves, respirators and protective gear and follows workplace safety rules for contaminated materials.
Stratton Meadows is on the drier side, with about 16 inches of rain a year, but drought can push animals toward buildings for shelter and water, and some do not make it out. Older and newer homes in Colorado Springs both hide dead animals in wall voids, and cleanup in each follows the same steps: find, remove, disinfect, deodorize.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Stratton Meadows usually includes:
- Cleanup of nests, droppings and parasite debris around the carcass
- Disinfection of surfaces and framing with EPA-registered products used by label directions
- Cleaning and treating of air paths and vents where odor has spread
- Cleanup for vacant, rental and commercial properties with documentation for managers
- Follow-up odor checks and notes on repairs that other trades will need to make
How Crews Handle a Dead Animal Call in Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO
2. Safe pickup
The animal is lifted with protective equipment, bagged and sealed, so germs and fluids stay contained.
3. Take out soaked materials
Insulation, carpet, padding or drywall that absorbed fluids are cut out, bagged and removed.
4. Disinfect and deodorize
Surfaces are disinfected and odor is treated, so the space is comfortable to use again.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup Cost in Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Where the animal is located is the biggest factor. An animal in plain sight on a garage floor is quick to remove, while one inside a wall may need access work and more time.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor, not a price for any specific Stratton Meadows property. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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Dead Animal Smell and Removal Questions Answered in Stratton Meadows
What should I do first if I smell something dead?
Open windows where it is safe, keep children and pets away, and try to note where the smell is strongest. Do not tear open walls. Call Stratton Meadows Biohazard Cleanup Help at (877) 812-4220 to talk through the safest next step.
Can a dead animal in the wall make me sick?
The air itself is rarely the main concern, but germs on the carcass and fluids, plus flies and other pests, can spread through the home. The odor can also bother people with asthma. Prompt removal lowers the risk.
What diseases can a dead animal carry?
Dead animals can carry bacteria, parasites and viruses that pass to people and pets through touch or contaminated surfaces. Wild animals may also carry illnesses such as rabies. Avoid contact and let a cleanup team handle removal.
Is it safe to stay home during dead animal cleanup?
For work in an attic or crawl space, many people stay in the home while the crew works with containment. For heavy odor or large animals, you may prefer to be away. The team will say what makes sense for your situation.
How do you find a dead animal in a wall?
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and looks for flies and stains. Sometimes a small camera or a small opening in drywall is needed. Once the animal is found, it is removed and the area is cleaned.
What if a pet died at home?
You do not have to handle it alone. A cleanup team can remove the body with care, clean bedding and floors, and disinfect the area. It is done privately and gently, so the family is spared the hardest part.
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Smell something dead in your Stratton Meadows, Colorado Springs, CO home?
Tell the team what you found and it explains the next step.
Call (877) 812-4220