SERVPRO worker in hazmat suit cleaning up trauma scene

Biohazard Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Biohazard Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Biohazard Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process 

Here to Help® 24/7

SERVPRO of Ravenswood
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(773) 878-5200
4.6
(43 reviews)

Service Areas

Chicago, IL | Downtown Chicago, IL | Lincoln Square, IL | Ravenswood, IL | Uptown, IL | Lakeview, IL | Edgewater, IL | Andersonville, IL | Northcenter, IL | Lincolnwood, IL | Albany Park, IL

Why Choose SERVPRO for Biohazard Cleaning Services?

During uncertain times, SERVPRO of Ravenswood is prepared to help you when it matters most. SERVPRO of Ravenswood is located on the Northside of Chicago. We are uniquely prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, such as COVID-19, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis. SERVPRO professionals are trained to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or structure cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.

crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background
crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background

Crime Scene and Trauma

Crime scene and trauma cleanup requires a compassionate, professional, and timely response. We approach these situations with both technical expertise and respect for the people involved. Serious health hazards are posed by hazardous substances like:

  • Blood
  • Bodily fluids
  • Decomposing tissue

Our professionals are trained to deal with these unique and sensitive issues using specialized, state-of-the-art equipment. We focus on ensuring that your home or business can return to a clean and safe environment as quickly as possible. 

a person tying together a collection bag
a person tying together a collection bag

Death and Suicide

Discovering the remains of someone who’s passed away is a shocking and tragic experience. SERVPRO understands and is here to help, bringing compassion and the necessary tools and resources to discreetly clean, disinfect, and deodorize the affected area.

Suicide presents many hardships. Your peace of mind is important to us, and our discreet and speedy cleanup and sanitization process will ease your stress. We’re dedicated to providing speedy, discreet, and considerate cleanup so you can concentrate on your family or business affairs.

an extremely cluttered space
an extremely cluttered space

Hoarding Cleanup

Dealing with extreme clutter seems like an impossible task. Where do I start? How do I remove everything? How do I ensure that it’s sanitary? SERVPRO can provide the answers, expertise, and resources to bring your property back to a sanitary and habitable space. 

two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance
two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance

Rodent Infestation

No one likes sharing their space with unsanitary intruders. They eat your wires and ductwork, urinate and defecate in your attics and walls, and cause real anxiety. We will thoroughly disinfect and clean your home or business to “make it like it never even happened.” 

two people tying a bag together with a substance inside
two people tying a bag together with a substance inside

Illicit Substances

The production and use of illegal drugs can result in exposure to volatile and harmful chemicals. Our professionals follow federal and state guidelines when cleaning and decontaminating the affected areas of your home or business.

a person collecting a substance on a swab
a person collecting a substance on a swab

Chemicals and Residues

Our technicians specialize in the safe, thorough removal of chemical residues left behind after emergencies, law enforcement activity, or industrial accidents. We can handle a wide range of hazardous materials and contamination scenarios, such as:

  • Fingerprint powder  
  • Tear gas  
  • Pepper spray  
  • Fire extinguishers

SERVPRO follows all OSHA and EPA guidelines to make sure all chemical contaminants are safely removed, leaving your space clean, compliant, and habitable.

Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car
Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car

Squad Cars and Jail Cells

Keeping our first responders safe and healthy is a top priority. Contaminants and biohazards like:

  • Blood
  • Drug Residue
  • Bodily Fluids

must be removed and the affected area decontaminated to ensure safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

a person spraying and wiping down a wall
a person spraying and wiping down a wall

Viruses & Pathogens

Through our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program, we offer a specialized viral pathogen deep cleaning service that ensures that you and your space are both healthy and clean. SERVPRO can assist with C diff, HIV-1, Norovirus, MRSA, and many other viruses and bacteria.

a woman speaking on her phone
a woman speaking on her phone

What To Do When You Have a Biohazard Emergency

The need for biohazard or hazmat cleaning usually comes with little or no warning. And it can be truly overwhelming.

Dealing with hazardous materials is best left to experienced, certified professionals. But if you find yourself in such a traumatic incident, here are a few important things to remember.


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Call Emergency Personnel

Emergency services should be called in a life-threatening situation.

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Do Not Attempt Any Cleaning Yourself

Cleaning of any kind could interfere with a possible investigation and expose you to harmful contaminated materials.

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Stay Out Of The Area

Stay out of any affected areas. There may be potentially dangerous hazardous materials left behind.

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Treat All Bodily Fluids As Contaminated

Do not touch or handle items that might be contaminated with extremely harmful bodily fluids. And always treat bodily fluids as if they’re contaminated.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We will thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance company throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly—we address biohazard issues swiftly to ensure the safety of all concerned, prevent further damage, control costs, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly. 

What our
customers are saying

Great experience with them...Russell was easy to communicate with, always keeping me up to date with the work and very thorough and helpful. His crews were also great - very professional!Made an unexpected situation the best it could be.

Monika Bhasin

My apartment sustained a great deal of damage, due to a water overflow. I can’t say enough, about how terrific the Servpro team has been. So far, they’ve been great about addressing the issues, as well as my questions and concerns. Without exception, each time an appointment has been made, not only have they been kept, but amazingly on time, pretty much to the minute!

ro langer

The Servpro team was terrific. Very accommodating and flexible when I had a water leak right before I had to leave town for work. They saved my hard wood floors.

Adam Finkle

ServePro was very efficient and professional. Highly recommend.

Chris Jakubowski

I highly recommend SERVPRO of Ravenswood. I chose this team because of their attentiveness and urgency from the very first phone call. Russel and his team (Jake, Oscar and Carlos) were fantastic. Communication from the team was frequent, they were patient and willing to explain everything step by step and best of all there were NO SURPRISES. Once the work was complete, Oscar had the place looking like they were never there... he even took the time to move all the furniture back exactly as it was set up when he arrived on day one. Easy 5 stars.

Anthony Gargano

Russell was great to work with during a difficult time due to water damage. He was very responsive, answered all our questions and shared his knowledge throughout the mitigation process. Would recommend him to others!

Miguel M

Russell Avery and his SERVEPRO team were terrific to work with! Russell was extremely responsive and went out of his way to help us identify the cause of the water issues we were experiencing. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We would definitely recommend Russell and his team!

Meghann Prabhakar

We started our Monday morning by finding water in our upstairs bathroom. Before long we found water on 3 different levels of the house. I called Servpro and Russell was at my house within an hour to help us figure out the extent of the damage. His team was there within a couple hours to start mitigation and drying! They were professional and worked very hard to get everything under control that day, and came back every day until the job was done. Couldn't recommend them more!

Nick Mullikin

SERVPRO have been amazing to work with. Russell Avery and the entire SERVPRO team have been super responsive and easy to work with throughout this entire process!

Aaron Newman

About Us

SERVPRO of Ravenswood understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes to your life and home or business. Our goal of owners, Grant & Alissa Nitzsche and their franchises is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Ravenswood specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke, or water damage. SERVPRO of Ravenswood can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our team is highly trained in property damage restoration and has years of experience. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Ravenswood.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today at 773-878-5200.

SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust. Our SERVPRO professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Grant & Alissa Nitzsche
Grant & Alissa Nitzsche
Owners of SERVPRO of Ravenswood

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 808 commercial business decision-makers and 1,046 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: April 2024 and Decision Analyst: April 2024
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