1. Keep people and pets away
Family members, tenants and animals stay out of the area while the crew prepares to enter.
Metairie, LA · Jefferson Parish
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Metairie, LA
Dead animal smell in a Metairie rental or business needs to be dealt with quietly. Call (877) 812-4220 to get the animal removed, fluids cleaned up, the area disinfected and a summary of the work.
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Dead Animal Removal and Cleanup for Metairie, LA Homes and Businesses
Dead animal removal and cleanup is the safe removal of an animal carcass from a wall, attic, vent, crawl space, yard or home, followed by cleaning, disinfecting and odor treatment of the area.
If a dead animal is on your property in Metairie or elsewhere in Jefferson Parish, call Metairie Biohazard Cleanup Help for removal and cleanup at your home, rental or business. Your cleanup team works in gloves, respirators and protective gear and follows workplace safety rules for contaminated materials.
Most housing in Metairie is occupied, with a vacancy rate of about 8%, so a smell is usually noticed quickly, but wall voids and crawl spaces still hide carcasses. Many homes in Metairie, about 69%, were built before 1980. Older insulation and wood framing soak up fluids and hold odor for a long time.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Metairie usually includes:
- Cleanup of fluids and stains left on floors, walls, insulation and subfloors
- Removal of soaked insulation, carpet, padding and drywall that cannot be saved
- Cleaning and treating of air paths and vents where odor has spread
- Odor removal and deodorizing at the source of the smell
- Cleanup of nests, droppings and parasite debris around the carcass
From Mystery Smell to Sanitized Space in Metairie
2. Safe pickup
The animal is lifted with protective equipment, bagged and sealed, so germs and fluids stay contained.
3. Clean up fluids
Bedding, flooring and other surfaces that absorbed fluids are cleaned or removed, and waste is bagged for disposal.
4. Sanitize and inspect
Joists, subfloors and walls are disinfected and deodorized, and the crew lists any repairs for other trades.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup Cost in Metairie, LA
Expect dead animal removal & cleanup in Metairie, LA to cost roughly $150 to $250, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Odor treatment needs vary. A closed room is simpler to treat than a house where the smell has spread through ducts and vents.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor) and are not a quote for Metairie. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
What Metairie Property Owners Ask About a Dead Animal in the House
What can be saved after a dead animal?
Hard surfaces, wood framing and items in sealed containers can usually be cleaned and kept. Insulation, carpet, padding and drywall that soaked up fluids are generally removed. The crew sorts items with you before anything is thrown out.
Why is insulation removed after a dead animal?
Insulation soaks up fluids and odor and cannot be reliably cleaned. Leaving it in place means the smell can return. Replacement insulation is usually a separate job.
What if a pet died at home?
You do not have to handle it alone. A cleanup team can remove the body with care, clean bedding and floors, and disinfect the area. It is done privately and gently, so the family is spared the hardest part.
Can I just leave a dead animal in the wall?
It is not a good idea. The odor can last for weeks, flies and other pests may follow, and fluids can stain drywall and insulation. Removal and cleanup are safer and faster than waiting.
What should I do with a dead animal I can see?
Do not touch it bare-handed. Wear heavy gloves, place it in a heavy bag, seal it and dispose of it according to local rules. Wash your hands well afterward. If it is large or you are unsure, call for help.
How do you find a dead animal in a wall?
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and looks for flies and stains. Sometimes a small camera or a small opening in drywall is needed. Once the animal is found, it is removed and the area is cleaned.
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Smell something dead in your Metairie, LA home?
Do not tear open walls. A cleanup team can find the source safely.
Call (877) 812-4220