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.
From Long Beach to Lakewood, Signal Hill, Carson, Cerritos, and Seal Beach, a technician is never far from the call.
How a Drug Incident Affects a Long Beach Property
Property owners who call us after a drug-related event are usually dealing with more than one situation at once. Whatever happened to the person involved is its own difficult set of circumstances. The property is a separate matter, and the contamination it carries has its own consequences that surface cleaning will not resolve.
Residue from fentanyl works into drywall paper, carpet padding, and the underside of cabinetry. Methamphetamine moves through HVAC ductwork and into the porous surfaces of the rooms it was used in. None of that is visible, and none of it goes away while the property sits closed up. The cleanup has to be performed by a properly registered company so the waste is documented from collection through final disposal, and the property record reflects that the work was done correctly. That is what keeps the contamination, and the liability for it, from following whoever moves in 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 California decontamination standards.
The Process Behind a Drug Cleanup in Long Beach
The first thing we do at a drug job is figure out what we are actually dealing with. Until samples come back identifying the substance and mapping where it has spread, applying products would be guesswork. We sample first so the chemistry that follows matches what is actually there, and so the post-cleanup numbers will hold up when the property is tested again.
The crew works the cleaning phase in chemical-vapor-rated full-face respiration, doubled-up nitrile underneath sealed coveralls, and taped footwear. Negative-pressure containment holds the affected zone separate from the rest of the property the entire time the work is happening. Treatment runs in the order the chemistry requires, with the contact times observed in full on every application. Post-cleanup samples confirm the result, and the waste leaves the property on documented chain of custody to a licensed disposal facility. The full file, from initial sampling through final disposal, goes back to the property owner.
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 California?
Our crews are trained in OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazardous materials protocols, follow EPA and California 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.