1. A gentle first call
The call covers only what the crew needs to know: the address, whether the scene is released and who has access. Details are not required.
Delray Beach, FL · Palm Beach County
Do you manage a property in Delray Beach where a homicide happened? Call (877) 812-4220. Homicide cleaning includes removal of contaminated materials, deep disinfection and odor control before reopening.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Murder cleanup is the careful work of making a property safe after a homicide. Cleaners remove biohazards, disinfect the affected area and treat odor, so the family or owner does not have to.
Owners across Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, can get homicide cleaning that removes biohazards, treats affected areas and prepares records for insurers and victim services. Call Delray Beach Biohazard Cleanup Help to talk through your situation.
About 20% of housing in Delray Beach is vacant, so owners living elsewhere can get homicide cleanup set up by phone through a key holder. Many homes in Delray Beach, about 43% built before 1980, have layered flooring and old padding that hold fluids and must be removed.
Homicide Cleanup in Delray Beach usually includes:
The call covers only what the crew needs to know: the address, whether the scene is released and who has access. Details are not required.
Blood, tissue and soaked porous materials are taken out in sealed containers and hauled away as regulated waste.
Fluids, contaminated flooring and debris are removed, and surfaces are disinfected in layers until they are safe to touch.
Odor is removed at the source, the air is filtered and each area is checked before the owner gets the space back.
Homicide cleanup in Delray Beach, FL typically costs $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Extra services such as tear gas or fingerprint powder removal, deep odor treatment and air filtration add steps to the job.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory) and are not a quote for Delray Beach. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
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.
Yes. Crews clean offices, shops and vehicles. For a vehicle, law enforcement usually processes it first, so confirm it has been released. Businesses can often plan work around staff and customers.
No, and it is not advised. Cleanup involves health risks and can be hard emotionally. Professional crews handle it so the family does not have to see or touch the affected area.
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.
Not the police or the medical examiner. They investigate and release the scene. Cleanup is a separate job for professional biohazard crews, hired by the property owner, a family member or a landlord.
Specialized homicide cleaners do. Police and investigators gather evidence and then leave. After the scene is released, the owner, family or estate can book a homicide cleanup crew to remove the hazards.
Call any hour to ask what the next step is.
Call (877) 812-4220