Typical cleanout crew
Standard Cleaning
Standard cleaning only treats visible surfaces, leaving hidden pathogens and odors trapped deep within.
Remnant
Drug Decontamination
We eliminate biohazards at the molecular level, using advanced ATP testing to guarantee 100% decontamination.
Whether the call comes from Billings, Laurel, Lockwood, Shepherd, Heights, and Huntley, our team responds with professional cleanup and safe disposal support.
A Drug Incident at a Billings Property Leaves What You Cannot See
What is left behind after a drug-related event is rarely visible. The substances themselves are the actual issue, and a quick walkthrough of a room often shows almost nothing. The reality lives underneath, in the materials.
Fentanyl absorbs into drywall paper and carpet padding within hours of an exposure. Methamphetamine settles into HVAC ducts and works into porous materials through every room where there was active use. The Billings high-plains semi-arid air concentrates fine particulate residue inside HVAC components more aggressively than humid air does, which means the contamination footprint tends to reach beyond the room where the original event took place. The job has to run through a properly registered remediation company so the waste is tracked from collection through to a licensed disposal facility, which keeps both the contamination and the legal exposure tied to it from carrying into the next sale or tenancy.
Our Step-by-Step Drug Cleanup Process
Site Assessment
A technician evaluates the property, reviews any law enforcement documentation, and identifies the type and scope of contamination.
Containment Setup
Sheeting and air filtration close off the affected space so airborne particles and residues stay contained during the work.
Soft Good Removal
Mattresses, upholstery, carpet, padding, and porous items that have absorbed residue are extracted and bagged for disposal.
Surface Decontamination
Walls, ceilings, hard flooring, and fixtures are washed with chemistry suited to the specific drug residue present.
HVAC and Air Treatment
Ductwork is cleaned or replaced where needed, and HEPA scrubbers run until airborne contamination is cleared.
Clearance Testing
Surface samples are pulled and analyzed to confirm levels meet Montana decontamination standards.
Mapping, Cleaning, and Verifying a Billings Drug Cleanup Job
Sampling opens every drug job, and chemistry comes after. Wearing gear rated for chemical vapor exposure, our crew first seals off the affected part of the property and then confirms what substance is involved and how widely it has reached, all before any cleaning product is applied to anything. Fentanyl chemistry and methamphetamine chemistry are not interchangeable, and a wrong call at this stage shows up later as a verification that does not clear.
Through the treatment phase, the crew is in chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, sealed coveralls, and double-layer nitrile, and the affected portion of the property stays inside sealed negative-pressure containment for the full duration. Post-treatment sampling closes the chemistry phase. A complete file, pre-treatment numbers, post-treatment numbers, the disposal chain of custody, and the written clearance, returns to the property owner. For Billings rental owners particularly, the file matters: it puts on the property record that the contamination was properly resolved before the next occupant arrived.
When Drug Cleanup Is Needed
Landlords clearing a rental after a tenant arrest, overdose, or eviction
Homebuyers and estate executors taking on a property with a contamination history
OSHA
Certified
24/7
Response
99.9%
Cleanup Success Rate
"Found out one of our rentals had been used as a meth lab. Remnant was certified for the work and got us through clearance testing. They knew exactly what the state required."
Still Have Questions?
Are you qualified to handle drug cleanup in Montana?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and Montana DOH guidance, and work to the same 1.5 µg/100 cm² standard the state uses.
How much does drug cleanup cost?
It varies with the size of the property and how far the residue spread, but most jobs run from a few thousand to the low five figures. We provide a written estimate after testing.
How long does the cleanup take?
A smoking-only apartment usually clears in two to three days including lab turnaround. A full lab cleanup on a house generally runs one to two weeks.
Will my insurance cover it?
Often, especially when the contamination came from a tenant, a crime, or vandalism rather than the policyholder's own use. We document everything and work directly with your adjuster.