1. Safety first
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Shakopee, MN · Scott County
Who cleans up after a homicide in Shakopee? Not the police. Call (877) 812-4220 to get a cleanup team to restore the home, remove waste and treat lingering odor.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Homicide cleaning is the last step after an investigation closes the scene. Police and investigators do not clean, so a separate cleanup crew removes the hazards and returns the space to a safe condition.
If your home, apartment, rental, business or vehicle in Shakopee or anywhere in Scott County needs cleaning after a homicide, call Shakopee Biohazard Cleanup Help. Work starts only once the scene is released, and every detail stays private.
Most homes in Shakopee are newer, but carpet, padding and drywall still absorb fluids, so crews check beneath the surface. Only about 3% of homes in Scott County are vacant, so most scenes are found quickly and cleanup starts soon after release.
A typical homicide cleanup job includes:
The crew checks that the scene is cleared by police and then sets up protective barriers and equipment.
Carpet, padding, drywall, mattresses and furniture that absorbed fluids are usually cut out and removed.
Contaminated materials are removed, and the affected area is scrubbed, disinfected and treated for odor.
A final inspection and a clear set of records finish the job, so the owner can move forward.
Most homicide cleanup jobs in Shakopee, MN cost between $2,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
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 |
|---|---|
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
Published ranges only (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory); every homicide cleanup job in Shakopee 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.
Yes, when the source is removed. Odor often comes from materials fluids soaked into, so crews take those out, then clean and deodorize the space. The air is filtered to finish the job.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private, respectful cleanup after the scene is released.
Call (877) 812-4220