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Cost To Cleanup A Crime Scene | Maryland
Maryland crime scene cleanup costs are higher than that of traditional cleaning services. The reasoning behind the difference in price range is due to the many factors involved. The cost of blood and body fluid bio-hazards of a crime scene can vary case-by-case, as each situation has its own set of unique circumstances. Some factors that determine the final cost include:
- Disposal Costs
Disposing of crime scene related blood and blood fluid can be costly based on a few factors. For one the highly trained technicians have to follow strict bio hazard handling guidelines when working with blood and body fluid from a crime scene clean up . The technicians command higher wages for the knowledge and the danger they are willing to put themselves in. The containers that contain blood and body fluid are specially designed to prevent leakage etc and cost more . Blood stained contents such as mattresses, carpet , flooring , and other materials and items need to be properly prepped to be removed from the home or office building . Then there are legal requirements just to transport blood and body fluid and the effected contents from the location to a legal disposal site . The legal disposal site that is certified and licensed to dispose of these biohazard , blood and body fluid items charge a heavy cost . The blood and body fluid it self must be destroyed at this site . The paperwork that the biohazard disposal site transfers to the crime scene clean up company must be stored for 30 years according to Maryland law .
- Insurance
Whether you hire a crime scene clean up company or not , everyone that handles and then transfers blood and body fluid from crime scenes must have insurance to cover not only the health and possible danger handling crime scene blood and body fluid , but the insurance must cover any possible situations such as:
A. Other humans or animals possible health issues if they get in contact with the crime scene effected blood and body fluid.
B. The liability of a law suits to cover health issues of others and other related liability law suits .
C. If the blood and body fluid somehow gets into the ground or drinking water ( ex. you hire someone and they dump these items in a creek in the woods without your knowledge ) , the authorities and the Environmental protection Agency can trace the infraction to you and sue you .
- Cleaning
Certain constituents need to be disposed of in a particular way due to the potential dangers involved. Items that have come in contact with bodily fluids (blood, for example) are considered contaminated materials and need to be handled with care. Such materials cannot simply be recklessly handled and tossed away without meeting certain guidelines and practices. Doing so may expose people to the materials and potential hazards, such as dangerous bloodborne pathogens, diseases, etc. Proper licensing is required for the transportation of such contaminated items to an OSHA certified facility in order to properly remove the threatening elements from the scene and preserve the safety of all who may be exposed to the affected area.
Another factor in crime scene cleanup costs is insurance. Since blood is considered a hazardous, toxic waste, the company is liable for the technicians employed to remove the waste. It is crucial for the employees and company to be prepared for the risks of such threatening conditions, and SI Restoration makes sure to meet the proper licenses, certifications, training, and insurance in order to maintain the well-being of our employees. The costs of the actual cleaning differ from those of a traditional cleaning service because the actual cleaning materials and techniques differ as well. Cleaning dust and dirt drastically differ from cleaning the bio-hazards of a crime scene. Simply wiping away bodily fluids with a paper towel will not effectively sanitize the affected area. Specialized cleaning products are required to efficiently sanitize the scene. The area must also be thoroughly cleaned and all materials safely and properly disposed of upon completion. Most materials used for the crime scene cleanup cannot be reused for other cleanup jobs and must be disposed of just as meticulously as the materials that were removed from the scene.
These three components as well as other factors (number of rooms affected, level of damage, other complications, etc.) influence the overall cost to clean up a crime scene. Crime scene cleanup is a dangerous but necessary task to sanitize and restore the scene as well as preserve the safety of anyone who may come in contact with the area. It is crucial to take the proper precautions when addressing the bio-hazardous conditions of a crime scene. Crime scene cleanup costs can vary depending on the circumstances involved in the situation, but knowing the various influences of the costs involved will help give you an idea of how the pricing was determined.
If you come across a situation that requires specialized crime scene cleanup in Baltimore, Washington DC or anywhere in Maryland, contact SI Restoration. The trained, qualified professionals at SI Restoration are available 24/7 to help with emergency services.
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Towson
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