Decomposition & After-Death Cleanup · Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Decomposition and after-death cleanup
What happens after an unattended death in BC? Police attend the scene first, the BC Coroners Service takes the person who has died into their care, and only then, once the scene is released, does cleaning begin. Local Trauma Clean removes the biohazard and the odour at the source and restores the space. We never remove remains, that is the coroner's role. Call 778-828-6094.
The order things happen in
Police attend
Call 911. Police attend the scene first, as they must in any unexpected death.
The coroner takes your loved one into care
The BC Coroners Service is responsible for the person who has died. This is never the role of a cleaning company.
We decontaminate and restore
Once the scene is released, our certified technicians remove the biohazard and the odour at the source.
Sadly, a person can pass away without notice, and if they are not found in a timely fashion, decomposition can take place and contaminate anything nearby, turning the entire space into a biohazard. What may appear like a simple stain on the surface is actually just the beginning of the problem. The odour associated with decomposition is overwhelming, and it remains embedded in the contents and the structure itself if not effectively dealt with. Carpet, padding, subfloors, and even portions of walls must sometimes be removed to eradicate the health hazards associated with decomposition and to control the overwhelming odour.
Leave the cleanup to our experienced trauma cleanup team. We can dispose of everything biohazardous in the safest way, and we strive to return your space back to normal as soon as possible. Our team has the trained and qualified professionals who can handle the most difficult situations with the utmost compassion.
We understand that our specialized decomposition cleanup services are usually needed under unfortunate and tragic circumstances. With this in mind, we provide the highest level of prompt, professional, and courteous service to all our clients. If you are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one and need to talk, please find help with the Crisis Centre of BC, available 24/7 by calling or texting 9-8-8, or by calling 310-6789 anywhere in BC.
Animal decomposition cleanup
Dealing with the blood, urine, feces, and other bodily fluids left behind by an animal that has recently passed is an unpleasant task. But there is something even more distressing and potentially dangerous, chancing upon a dead and decomposing animal on your property.
Problems arise when animals die inside your home. Wild animals like rats, raccoons, and squirrels often find their way into attics, ceilings, ducts, chimneys, between the walls, and even under the house. Pets like dogs and cats also have the instinct to seek out nooks and crawl spaces, mainly when they are unwell. While the body may be out of sight, thanks to rapid decomposition you will soon know all about its presence. Signs of a possible decomposing body inside your home or property include:
- An unpleasant odour inside the building.
- An unpleasant odour outside on the premises.
- The presence of swarms of flies and ants.
- Stains of unknown origin on a wall or ceiling.
Cleaning a decomposition mess is a job best left to seasoned professionals. We use advanced equipment and specialized cleaning agents to remove all traces of decomposition with clinical efficiency. All our practices are in full compliance with the strictest regulations regarding the handling of bio-hazardous materials, so you are guaranteed the highest quality decomposition cleanup service in Vancouver, BC. Losing a pet or loved one can be a very emotionally sensitive moment for a family, and our trained staff maintains the utmost respect in order to provide a compassionate cleanup service.
Decomposition cleanup questions, answered
Who removes the body after an unattended death?
Not a cleaning company. In BC, police attend first and the BC Coroners Service takes the person who has died into their care. Our work begins only once that has happened and the scene is released. Our role is to decontaminate and restore the space.
When can decomposition cleaning begin?
Once police have attended and the coroner has taken the person into their care and the scene is released, our team can attend. We work to return the space to normal as soon as possible after that.
Can the smell of decomposition be fully removed?
Yes, when it is dealt with properly at the source. The odour embeds in contents and in the structure itself, so carpet, padding, subfloors, and sometimes portions of walls must be removed. We finish with sanitization and, where needed, ozone treatment to eliminate the odour rather than mask it.
What happens to belongings and the contaminated area?
We remove and dispose of biohazardous materials safely and in full compliance with regulations for handling bio-hazardous waste. Salvageable items are cleaned and disinfected; materials saturated beyond saving are removed and disposed of properly.
Do you handle animal decomposition too?
Yes. Wild animals and pets often die inside attics, ceilings, ducts, chimneys, wall cavities, or under a house. We locate the source, remove it safely, and decontaminate and deodorize the area with specialized equipment and cleaning agents.
When you're ready, one call is all it takes.
A project manager will explain what happens next and arrange a compassionate, discreet attendance once the scene has been released.
Call 778-828-6094