More than broken glass
Burglaries and vandalism sometimes leave behind more than damage. Intruders may injure themselves on glass and leave blood. Some vandalism includes deliberate contamination with urine, feces or other fluids, and squatters can leave needles, waste and spoiled food. Investigators may also apply fingerprint powder to doors, windows and surfaces. All of it has to be dealt with before the property feels secure and usable again.
What we handle
- Blood from intruder injuries on glass, frames and floors
- Deliberate contamination with bodily fluids or waste
- Needles, drug paraphernalia and debris left by squatters or intruders
- Fingerprint powder on doors, frames, furniture and fixtures
- Broken glass, damaged contents and debris removal
- Odor remediation where contamination has soaked in
How it works
- Securing the property. If entry points are open, board-up and access control come first. We can coordinate emergency securing.
- Documentation. Photographs are taken before cleanup to support your insurance claim and police report.
- Biohazard removal and disinfection of affected surfaces.
- Investigative residue removal with methods suited to each surface, because fingerprint powders can stain porous materials if handled wrong.
- Debris and damaged-contents removal, with your approval for each item.
- Final cleaning and handoff to glass, door or repair contractors.
For businesses
Stores, offices and vacant commercial buildings are frequent targets. We schedule around operations, coordinate with property management and provide documentation for insurers and loss-prevention files.
Vacant properties
Repeated break-ins and squatting are common at vacant homes and REO properties. If that's your situation, our vacant and abandoned property cleanup page covers ongoing securing, debris removal and hazard cleanup.
Common questions
Should I clean before the insurance adjuster comes?
Photograph everything first, and ask your insurer whether they want to inspect before cleanup. Securing the property and removing biohazards usually shouldn't wait. Insurers generally expect owners to prevent further damage, and our photo documentation preserves the condition we found.
Is fingerprint powder harmful?
Most powders are not highly toxic, but they're very fine and can irritate eyes and lungs, and some stain badly when wiped wet. Dry removal followed by surface-specific cleaning avoids most staining.
Can you handle needles left by intruders?
Yes. Sharps are collected in puncture-resistant containers and disposed of according to regulated-waste rules. Don't pick up needles yourself.