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 Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Hillsborough, RTP, and Cary, our team responds with professional cleanup and safe disposal support.
What a Drug-Affected Durham Home Holds Beyond Its Visible Surfaces
If you have just inherited, purchased, or taken control of a Durham property after a drug-related event, what you can see is not the whole picture. The substances themselves are the lasting issue. Fentanyl moves into drywall paper and carpet padding inside the first few hours of exposure. Methamphetamine works through HVAC ducts and embeds in porous materials throughout the affected rooms. The Triangle's humidity keeps those residues reactive longer than dry climates would. Remediation has to run through a properly registered provider so resulting waste is tracked end to end, and the property's record stays clean for whatever comes next.
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 North Carolina decontamination standards.
Reading, Treating, and Verifying a Drug Cleanup at a Durham Home
A drug job opens with sampling, not cleaning. Our crew puts on chemical-vapor-rated respiration and sealed coveralls, isolates the affected portion of the property, and runs sampling that identifies the substance present and traces how widely it has spread. The cleaning chemistry depends entirely on what that sampling shows. Treatment runs with the area under sealed negative-pressure containment for the project's duration. Post-treatment sampling confirms whether the chemistry achieved the levels needed to clear, and a complete documentation package, sampling readings, disposal manifests, and the written clearance, comes back to you as a record on the property.
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 North Carolina?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and North Carolina 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.