Biohazard Cleanup in
Houston, Texas

Stabilize the scene — do not clean it yourself

• If anyone is injured or you suspect a crime, call 911 first. Cleanup begins only after law enforcement releases the scene.
• Do not enter the area without protective equipment. Biohazards (blood, bodily fluids, decomposition byproducts) carry real disease and respiratory risks.
• Avoid cleaning yourself: improper cleanup can void homeowner's insurance, destroy evidence, and leave you legally liable for incomplete remediation.
• Document the scene with photos before any cleanup starts — useful for insurance claims and victim compensation applications.

Call a verified Houston cleanup company

See the verified Houston cleanup providers listed below → Most operate 24/7 emergency lines. When you call, have ready: the address, type of incident, approximate room size, and your insurance carrier (if applicable).

Understand the cost in Houston

Biohazard cleanup costs in Houston follow national ranges, but final pricing depends heavily on the specifics of the scene. A single-room trauma or blood cleanup typically runs **$1,500–$4,000**. An unattended death involving decomposition — where the body was undiscovered for days or longer — generally falls between **$4,000–$12,000**, sometimes higher depending on the extent of structural contamination. Meth lab decontamination is among the most expensive: **$5,000–$30,000**, depending on how widely chemicals spread. Hoarding cleanups range from **$1,000–$25,000** based on square footage and biohazard content. Vehicle biohazard cleanup runs **$700–$2,500**. Key cost factors include: how many rooms or surfaces are affected, whether porous materials (subfloor, drywall, insulation) must be removed and replaced, after-hours or emergency response surcharges, and whether your insurance carrier is involved in the claim.

For a personalized estimate, use our biohazard cleanup cost calculator or compare quotes from listed Houston providers below.

Check if Texas's victim compensation program covers your cleanup

Texas Crime Victims Compensation Program may reimburse biohazard cleanup costs for crime victims and their families. Coverage status: cleanup typically covered.

• Maximum award: Up to $50,000
• Application deadline: Within 3 years of the crime
• Arrest required: No — you can apply even if no arrest has been made.
• Agency: Texas Attorney General's Office · texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims · 1-800-983-9933

Texas explicitly covers crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation. One of the most comprehensive programs nationally.

Know your Texas legal obligations

**Licensing:** Texas does not require a dedicated biohazard or trauma scene cleanup license at the state level. However, any remediation work that involves mold requires a licensed mold contractor under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). All biohazard cleanup workers are governed by federal OSHA regulations — specifically the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) — which mandates training, personal protective equipment, and proper medical waste disposal. When vetting a provider, ask whether their workers are OSHA-compliant and how they handle regulated medical waste disposal under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules. **Property Disclosure:** Texas law does not currently require sellers or landlords to proactively disclose that a death — including a homicide — occurred on a property. There is no statute mandating disclosure of prior biohazard events to buyers or tenants. This places the burden on buyers and tenants to ask directly. If you are a property manager or landlord, consult a Texas real estate attorney before making representations about a property's history.

Who serves the Houston area

The providers listed in this directory collectively cover a wide range of Houston's geography. The Memorial West and Northwest Houston area has dedicated coverage, as does the urban core through Downtown, Central North, and Central East providers. The Bellaire area — an inner-loop municipality — has a provider with over 16 years of local operating history. South Houston City and the broader southeastern quadrant are covered, and the Westfield franchise addresses the northeastern and far-north areas of the metro. For properties in Galveston County or the Lake Jackson corridor south of the city, at least one provider has an established presence in that region as well.