Typical janitorial company
Surface-Only Cleaning
Standard cleaning only treats visible surfaces, leaving hidden pathogens and odors trapped deep within.
Remnant
Molecular Decontamination
We eliminate biohazards at the molecular level, using advanced ATP testing to guarantee 100% decontamination.
From Fort Collins to Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and Laporte, a technician is never far from the call.
What a Fort Collins Property Owner Faces After a Crime Scene
Fort Collins recorded a small but notable number of homicides in 2024 and 2025, and the Larimer County Coroner's Office at the Larimer County Forensic Sciences Center on Prospect Park Way handles cases involving a death. Once the property is released back to the owner or family, the cleanup runs on its own timeline.
The response window directly affects the final scope of the work, especially given Fort Collins's specific climate factors. Biological material continues to set deeper into building materials with time. Northern Colorado's dry air can accelerate that process by drying material faster, which on the surface might look like a simpler cleanup but actually creates harder-to-break bonds with the underlying materials. In Fort Collins's historic Old Town housing stock, where original wood and plaster construction holds residue differently than newer builds, the response timing matters even more. Our crews respond around the clock across Fort Collins and the surrounding Larimer County area.
Our Fort Collins Crime Scene Cleanup Process
Scene Assessment
Our team walks the property and tests surfaces to locate every area affected by blood or fluids.
Containment Setup
Plastic barriers and air filters seal off the work area, keeping contamination from spreading further.
Removal of Affected Materials
Any carpet, drywall, or insulation that has absorbed biological matter is cut out and safely bagged.
Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
Hard surfaces are scrubbed and treated with hospital-grade disinfectants approved for bloodborne pathogens.
Odor Removal
Ozone or hydroxyl machines clear smells from the air, fabric, and wood throughout the space
Final Inspection
A retest confirms the area is fully decontaminated, with written documentation provided to the owner
The Crime Scene Cleanup Process in a Fort Collins Property
Full PPE on the crew, sealed perimeter at the work area. Plastic sheeting separates the affected zone from the rest of the property, and HEPA filtration is in operation before anything inside containment is disturbed. For Fort Collins's multi-unit and rental properties, especially the CSU-area corridor, the containment design also handles shared ventilation paths between units.
Porous materials that took on contamination, carpet pad, drywall, upholstery, subflooring, come out, packaged for medical waste transport, and travel under documented chain of custody to a permitted disposal facility. Hard surfaces are then treated with EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant validated against HIV, hepatitis B and C, and MRSA, with the manufacturer-specified contact window observed in full on every application. In historic Fort Collins properties where original construction materials have absorbed biological material that the dry climate has hardened into the substrate, the treatment sequence accounts for the deeper bonding. ATP testing produces the closeout result, and the written clearance documentation goes to the property owner.
The Crime Scene Cleanup Support Fort Collins Trusts
Clear communication from the first call through the final walkthrough
Careful documentation to support insurance claims, landlords, or property records
OSHA
Certified
24/7
Response
99.9%
Cleanup Success Rate
"Had a situation in one of our rentals off Division. Called them on a Sunday night, they were there Monday morning. Quote was honest, didn't try to upsell me on anything. Got the unit turned around faster than I expected and the paperwork for our insurance was already done."
Still Have Questions?
How long does a crime scene cleanup take in Fort Collins?
Most residential scenes are completed within 4 to 8 hours, though larger properties or cases involving extensive structural damage may take a full day or longer. We provide a clear timeline before any work begins.
Does homeowners insurance cover crime scene cleanup?
In most cases, yes. Standard Colorado homeowners and rental property policies often cover biohazard remediation under personal property or dwelling coverage. Our team works directly with your insurer and handles claim documentation on your behalf.
Will my neighbors know what happened?
No. Our trucks and uniforms carry no biohazard branding or company markings that signal the nature of the work. Crews arrive in unmarked vehicles to protect your privacy throughout the entire process.
How quickly can your team arrive after a call?
Fort Collins-area calls receive a response within one to two hours, day or night. Faster arrival means less damage to building materials and a lower overall cost for the property owner.