Irmo, South Carolina
Biohazard cleanup in Irmo
If someone has died or been badly hurt, call 911 first. Irmo spans two counties, so which coroner's office is involved depends on which side of the county line the home is on. The officers at the scene will know.
Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Two counties, two coroners
The Town of Irmo lies in both Lexington and Richland counties (Municipal Association of SC).
Richland County side
Richland County Coroner
6300 Shakespeare Rd., Columbia. (803) 576-1799, answered 24 hours.
Irmo police
The Irmo Police Department is dispatched by Lexington County Communications (Lexington County). For a non-emergency question, such as when a home will be released, the county's non-emergency number is (803) 785-2521.
If the place is an apartment, tell the property manager as soon as you can. Many managers have a company they already use, and the owner's insurer may need to be told.
What happened?
- Crime scene cleanupAfter a homicide, an assault or another violent crime, once the police have released the home.What to know
- Unattended deathWhen someone died alone at home and was not found for some time.What to know
- Suicide cleanupQuiet, careful cleanup after a suicide at home or in a vehicle.What to know
- Blood and body fluidsAfter an injury, a fall or an accident that left blood on floors, walls or furniture.What to know
- Hoarding with biohazardsA hoarded home with animal or human waste, spoiled food or other health hazards.What to know
- Vehicle cleanupBlood or other body fluids inside a car, truck or van.What to know
When you are ready, one call is enough
Tell the company what happened, which room or vehicle it is in, and whether the police and coroner have finished. They will explain the work, when they can come and how they arrive at a price.
Talk to a cleanup company
The call puts you in touch with an independent biohazard cleanup company that works in the Columbia area. Say what happened and ask what you need to know. Whether you hire them is up to you.
Call (803) 637-8296Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Calls may be recorded. Read the referral disclosure and the privacy policy.