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.
Aspen, CO · Pitkin County
Do you manage a property in Aspen 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.
A homicide cleanup service covers the physical aftermath of a violent death. That includes blood cleanup, debris removal, deodorizing and records that insurance companies may request.
Owners across Pitkin County, including Aspen, can get homicide cleaning that removes biohazards, treats affected areas and prepares records for insurers and victim services. Call Aspen Biohazard Cleanup Help to talk through your situation.
About 33% of housing in Aspen is vacant, so owners living elsewhere can get homicide cleanup set up by phone through a key holder. Building age in Aspen affects how deep fluids travel, so crews inspect subfloors and wall bases before finishing.
The work often covers:
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.
Carpet, padding, drywall, mattresses and furniture that absorbed fluids are usually cut out and removed.
Hard surfaces get a thorough disinfection, and the room is treated for odor so it no longer carries traces of what happened.
A final inspection confirms the work. Owners receive records they can use for insurance and compensation claims.
Homicide cleanup in Aspen, CO typically costs $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Porous materials such as mattresses, upholstery and drywall add labor and disposal costs, because each one is removed and hauled as medical waste.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Larger scene | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Smaller scene | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| Violent crime scene | $2,500 - $9,000 |
Figures are planning ranges from Crime scene cleanup cost guide from a biohazard cleanup company, BioCleaners Directory, not a price for any specific Aspen property. Price drivers include size of the scene, how deep fluids reached, number of rooms, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Ask what training the crew has, how waste is disposed of, what records you get and how privacy is protected. A good company explains each step in plain words and answers questions before work starts.
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.
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.
Many families find support through victim services, counselors and faith communities. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime. The cleanup crew focuses on the property so you can focus on healing.
They seal off the area, wear protective gear and remove soaked flooring, drywall and furniture. Hard surfaces are cleaned and disinfected. Waste is hauled as regulated medical waste, and the air is treated for odor.
It includes blood cleanup, removal of soaked carpet, padding and drywall, disinfection, handling of debris and residue, and odor removal. Crews also sort personal property and document the work.
One call starts the process, and you do not have to describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220