1. Hard surfaces
Tile, sealed wood, glass and metal are cleaned and disinfected first because they are the easiest to restore.
Edina, MN · Hennepin County
Do you manage a property in Edina where a homicide happened? Call (877) 812-4220. Homicide cleaning includes removal of contaminated materials, deep disinfection and odor control before reopening.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Homicide cleanup means restoring a home, business or vehicle after a death by violence. Trained hands handle the contamination so families can focus on grief, funeral plans and each other.
If your home, apartment, rental, business or vehicle in Edina or anywhere in Hennepin County needs cleaning after a homicide, call Edina Biohazard Cleanup Help. Work starts only once the scene is released, and every detail stays private.
About 68% of homes in Edina were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb fluids deeply. Only about 5% of homes in Edina are vacant, so most scenes are found quickly and cleanup starts soon after release.
A typical homicide cleanup job includes:
Tile, sealed wood, glass and metal are cleaned and disinfected first because they are the easiest to restore.
The team explains what has to come out, what can be saved and how long each part of the work may take.
Fluids, contaminated flooring and debris are removed, and surfaces are disinfected in layers until they are safe to touch.
Odor is removed at the source, the air is filtered and each area is checked before the owner gets the space back.
Most homicide cleanup jobs in Edina, MN cost between $2,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Access and timing can change the plan. A rental that must be turned over or a business that must reopen may need a faster schedule.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory) and are not a quote for Edina. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
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.
Yes. Crews clean offices, shops and vehicles. For a vehicle, law enforcement usually processes it first, so confirm it has been released. Businesses can often plan work around staff and customers.
Cleanup can be done discreetly. Ask about unmarked vehicles and quiet work practices when you call. Crews do not discuss the job with others.
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.
It should be left to professionals. Blood and body fluids carry bloodborne pathogens and often soak deeper than they look. A crew contains the area, removes contaminated materials, disinfects and treats odor.
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.
Compassionate help from the first call to the final inspection.
Call (877) 812-4220