1. Hard surfaces
Tile, sealed wood, glass and metal are cleaned and disinfected first because they are the easiest to restore.
Shingle Creek, Minneapolis, MN · Hennepin County
Has a death by violence left a property in Shingle Creek that no one knows how to clean? Call (877) 812-4220. The team removes fluids, contaminated materials and residue, and keeps the work private.
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Homicide cleanup, also called homicide cleaning or murder scene cleanup, is the removal of blood, bodily fluids and other contaminated materials after a death caused by violence. It starts only after investigators release the scene.
Owners across Hennepin County, including Shingle Creek, can get homicide cleaning that removes biohazards, treats affected areas and prepares records for insurers and victim services. Call Shingle Creek Biohazard Cleanup Help to talk through your situation.
Only about 8% of homes in Minneapolis are vacant, so most scenes are found quickly and cleanup starts soon after release. About 72% of homes in Minneapolis were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb fluids deeply.
A typical homicide cleanup job includes:
Tile, sealed wood, glass and metal are cleaned and disinfected first because they are the easiest to restore.
Affected rooms are sealed, and the crew puts on full protective equipment so nothing spreads to other areas.
Everything contaminated is sealed, labeled and hauled under medical waste rules, never put in regular trash.
The family or manager walks through the finished work with the crew, and any belongings are returned or listed.
Most homicide cleanup jobs in Shingle Creek, Minneapolis, MN cost between $2,000 and $10,000, based on published cost guides.
Homicide scenes vary a great deal in size. A contained area on sealed flooring is a smaller job than a scene that soaked into subfloor or furniture.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
Many homeowners policies cover crime or death cleanup after the deductible, though some exclude certain cases. Renters policies often cover cleanup but not the building. Call your insurer before work starts and ask what applies.
Say what happened, when, and that the scene has been released. Ask what the policy covers and which documents are needed. Take photos if you can and keep every receipt.
Cleanup can be done discreetly. Ask about unmarked vehicles and quiet work practices when you call. Crews do not discuss the job with others.
Yes, when the source is removed. Odor often comes from materials fluids soaked into, so crews take those out, then clean and deodorize the space. The air is filtered to finish the job.
Yes. Dried blood can still carry bloodborne pathogens, and wiping or scraping can release particles. Crews wear protective equipment and use hospital-grade disinfectants to make the area safe.
No. Many families set up access by phone through a key holder or manager. You can stay away, and the crew will call with questions about belongings.
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