Unattended Death & After-Death Cleaning
HazRestore provides unattended death & after-death cleaning across the UK, 24 hours a day, discreetly and to a clinical standard, with every job fully insured and all hazardous waste removed under licence.
What is unattended death & after-death cleaning?
Unattended death cleaning is the decontamination and odour removal carried out after a person has died and gone undiscovered, making the property safe and habitable again.
When someone has passed away and gone undiscovered, we handle the decontamination, the odour and the sensitivity it needs. It is part of HazRestore's trauma services, carried out by trained, DBS-checked technicians to a clinical standard.
When do you need unattended death & after-death cleaning?
This service is needed after an unattended or undiscovered death, where decomposition has contaminated the property and the odour and biohazard must be dealt with properly.
Whether you are a family member, a landlord, a letting agent, a business or a public body, HazRestore attends discreetly, makes the property safe again, and can deal with insurers on your behalf.
What does HazRestore's unattended death & after-death cleaning process involve?
HazRestore follows a four-stage process for unattended death & after-death cleaning, from a single call through to verified safe reuse, containing the hazard, decontaminating the area, and removing all waste under licence.
- 1You call, day or nightA trained coordinator answers at any hour, records the situation and location, and gives you a realistic time for a team to reach you.
- 2We attend and assessTechnicians arrive in unmarked vehicles, assess the contamination, and agree the plan with you before work begins.
- 3We contain and cleanThe affected area is contained, decontaminated and disinfected to a clinical standard, with any odour treated at source.
- 4We dispose and verifyAll hazardous waste is removed under licence (EA carrier CBDU34585), and the property is checked and returned to safe use.
How much does unattended death & after-death cleaning cost?
Unattended Death & After-Death Cleaning typically costs £900 to £3,500. This is an indicative range to confirm at survey, not a fixed price, because the cost depends on the size of the affected area, the level of contamination, access and the volume of waste.
Many of these jobs are covered by household or commercial insurance. HazRestore can speak to your insurer and, in most cases, bill the claim directly so you are not left out of pocket.
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What do customers say?
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Read the reviews on TrustpilotWhy choose HazRestore for unattended death & after-death cleaning?
People choose HazRestore for unattended death & after-death cleaning because it combines a 24 hour response with clinical decontamination standards, licensed waste disposal and discreet, unmarked attendance, backed by recognised accreditation.
HazRestore is CHAS, SMAS, RoSPA, SafeContractor and CSSA accredited, DBS-checked, fully insured, and an Environment Agency registered waste carrier (CBDU34585).
Related HazRestore services
Unattended Death & After-Death Cleaning often goes hand in hand with these related services. HazRestore handles all of them under one team.
Where does HazRestore provide unattended death & after-death cleaning?
HazRestore provides unattended death & after-death cleaning across England, Scotland and Wales, with local response from more than fifty city regions, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff.
See all areas we cover to find your nearest hub.
Common questions about unattended death & after-death cleaning
Is unattended death & after-death cleaning available 24/7?
Yes. HazRestore provides unattended death & after-death cleaning 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and aims to attend the same day, often within a few hours for genuine emergencies.
How much does unattended death & after-death cleaning cost?
Unattended Death & After-Death Cleaning typically costs £900 to £3,500. These are indicative ranges confirmed at survey, and many jobs are covered by insurance, which HazRestore can bill directly.
Will unattended death & after-death cleaning be carried out discreetly?
Yes. HazRestore attends in unmarked vehicles on request and works sensitively and to a clinical standard on every job.
How is the waste disposed of?
All clinical and hazardous waste is removed under HazRestore's Environment Agency waste carrier registration (CBDU34585), with the paperwork handled for you.
Need unattended death & after-death cleaning?
Call any hour and speak to someone who understands the situation. HazRestore attends discreetly and can deal with landlords or insurers on your behalf.