1. Find the source
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
New London, OH · Huron County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your New London property? Keep pets away and call (877) 812-4220 to get carcass removal, cleanup of the area and disinfection.
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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.
Need residential or commercial dead animal cleanup in New London or nearby parts of Huron County? Wherever it is in your property, whether walls, ceilings, duct runs, chimneys, crawl spaces, porches or storage rooms, call New London Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 82% of homes in New London were built before 1980, and older houses often have more gaps, chimneys and crawl spaces where animals can get in and die. New London gets about 40 inches of rain a year, and wet weather drives wildlife into attics, crawl spaces and sheds where they can die and be hard to find.
A typical dead animal removal & cleanup job includes:
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
The animal is located and sealed in heavy bags, and insects and debris around it are collected.
Stains and fluids are cleaned, hard surfaces are scrubbed and disinfected, and soaked porous materials are discarded.
Odor is neutralized, vents and air paths are checked, and the owner receives a summary of the work.
Expect dead animal removal & cleanup in New London, OH to cost roughly $150 to $250, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Access matters. Tight crawl spaces, low-clearance attics and areas behind finished walls take longer and need more protective setup.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor, not a price for any specific New London property. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
No. Wildlife and pest professionals deal with live animals and seal entry points. You get a cleanup team for carcasses, fluids, nests and odor, and the two services often work together on the same job.
Rules vary by city and county. Animal services or public works often remove animals from public roads and property, while private property is usually the owner's responsibility. Call your city or county animal services to learn what applies.
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.
Yes. Animals can die inside ducts, and the heating and cooling system then moves the odor through every room. Cleanup includes removing the animal and treating vents and duct openings.
Sometimes, but not always. Many homeowners policies exclude damage from animals or pests, and wording differs. Call your insurer before work starts, take photos and keep receipts, and ask what paperwork it needs.
The smell can last a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the animal, the weather and where it died. It fades faster once the animal and soaked materials are removed and the area is treated.
Call New London Biohazard Cleanup Help any hour, including nights and weekends.
Call (877) 812-4220