West Columbia, South Carolina
Biohazard cleanup in West Columbia
In West Columbia, the city police and the Lexington County Coroner handle a death or a crime at home. Once they release the house or the car, an independent cleanup company can take it from there.
Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Reaching West Columbia police
West Columbia Police list one number, (803) 794-0721. For a non-emergency question, dial extension *221. That is the number to ask when you can return to the home, or how to collect a vehicle the police are holding (West Columbia Police).
West Columbia is in Lexington County (Municipal Association of SC). A death at home is reported to the Lexington County Coroner's Office, (803) 359-8439.
Floors, walls and rentals
If the house is an older one with wood floors and plaster or paneled walls, fluids can run between the boards and under the trim. Ask the company how it will check under the floor rather than cleaning only what is visible.
If you rent, tell the landlord or the manager early. The owner may want to arrange the cleanup through its own insurer.
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
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