Get help first
If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 911. If someone is in crisis, call or text 988.
Property needs trauma-scene cleanup?
After an accident, injury or death, trauma cleanup crews remove contamination and restore the space with care and discretion. Call 833-877-1717 when you are ready. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent provider does the work.
Am I in the right place?Yes after accidents, injuries, suicides or deaths that left contamination.
Is this urgent?When authorities have released the property.
What do I do next?Call 833-877-1717 when ready.
Delayed discovery: unattended death cleanup.
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What to do now
Wait for release
If police or a medical examiner are involved, wait until they release the scene.
Do not clean it yourself
Blood and bodily fluids can carry infectious disease. Leave cleanup to trained crews.
Health and safety
Blood and bodily fluids can carry infectious disease. Do not clean them yourself without training and protective equipment. If police or a medical examiner are involved, wait until they release the scene.
Common situations
Accidents and injuries
Serious injuries at home or work can leave blood and fluids on many surfaces.
Suicide or death
Cleanup after a death is handled with discretion and care. Families should not have to clean it themselves.
Workplace incidents
Businesses may need cleanup before reopening an area.
Vehicles
Some providers clean vehicles after trauma. Ask when you call.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code and whether it is a home, rental, business or vehicle
- What happened, in plain words
- Whether the scene has been released
- Which areas are affected
- Who can authorize the work
How trauma scene cleanup usually works
- Assessment. Technicians identify every contaminated area.
- Removal. Contaminated materials are removed and packaged.
- Disinfection. Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected.
- Restoration. Odor is treated and the space is returned to a usable condition.
This work is usually done discreetly, often in unmarked vehicles. You do not need to be present during the cleanup.
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles specialized biohazard cleanup in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Property needs trauma-scene cleanup questions
Is support available?
If you or someone else is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.). For immediate danger, call 911. Local victim services and grief counselors can also help.
Who pays for this cleanup?
It varies. Some property insurance policies cover it. Every state has a crime victim compensation program that may help with crime scene cleanup costs. Ask your insurer and local victim services.
Will the provider be discreet?
Many specialized cleanup providers use unmarked vehicles and work quietly and respectfully. Ask about privacy when you call.
Do I need to be there during cleanup?
Usually not. Many providers can work with access arranged in advance and keep you updated.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.