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 

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SERVPRO of Porter County
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(219) 476-1883
4.6
(28 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO for Biohazard Cleaning Services?

Some situations require specific training and certifications to handle safely. Biohazards exist in many ways that our skilled and certified technicians extensively train to restore. Crime scene cleanup, chemical spills, drug labs, animal infestations, and even raw sewage all require set skills and personal protective equipment to address safely and completely.

Our dedicated biohazard team, led by two certified managers, continually educates themselves on the latest and most efficient practices to handle threatening situations that require immediate action and intricate cleaning techniques. Each of our team approaches these situations with compassion and empathy, understanding that it can often be a traumatic experience for the homeowner or business owner to face.

From spills that can threaten the safety of those in the industrial Valparaiso areas to animal infestations and carcass removal from your Porter County home, we are always there to help.

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

Jay and Micaela did an awesome job! They explained the situation well. I would highly recommend them!!

Coke Scorpion

Post fire cleaning and restoration process that I had no experience with, was so much more work and preparation than I could have imagined. They worked so hard and did a great job clearing out everything, cleaning, and getting house ready for the restoration. Very professional, available, and knowledgeable. Thank you, Micaela and Brandon

Sandra Van Curen

We had them come out and quote us on smoke removal smell from one of our rental units that had a smoker in it. They came out with a seconds notice and got us our quote fast so we could get our unit back up and running in no time. Their quote was very reasonably priced as well!! Great company to work with!! Highly recommend for all your restoration needs!

Kaley Reed

This review is for mitigation services only - I had a water back up due to sump pump failure which caused standing water around my sump pit, and flooded drain tiles leading to backed-up water seeping into my foundation creating wet carpet and underlayment on my whole lower level. I Called Serv pro and they had a team sent out immediately within an hour of me calling them. The mitigation crew of Jay and Cristiano arrived and were nothing but friendly and professional. They performed and documented an initial water damage assessment and over the next two days, they moved all of my furniture around to rip up and tear out all the wet underlayment while "floating" or venting the carpet with fans in all areas. They took apart all of the baseboard to inspect for damage and to spray with mold and mildew resistant chemicals. They also made sure to poke pilot holes to ensure there was no wet insulation or unseen damage. Throughout, Jay and Cristiano were very kind and professional, now we are onto the re-construction phase - hopefully an equal level of customer service will be experienced.

Anthony L

Courteous,professional hardworking so I definitely will call them back when I need them

Ron Furman

Brian and Bill were incredible to work with. From the beginning they were very understanding and helpful with our situation. They accommodated us perfectly and rebuilt our basement better than we could have hoped. Through the entire process they maintained excellent communication and kept us up to date on the process. It was a pleasure to have them repair our home. Here is some before and after! We will be contacting for more business!!

Emily Morlock

Did a great job of water remediation. Took our area rug for cleaning and lost it. This happened back in March and they still are giving us the runaround about what they are going to do for us. We got a check to cover the replacement of our rug. Overall a pleasant experience

Robert Howard

Our team of, Linda, Marie & Danielle were fantastic. They were professional, on time & friendly! I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Marion Paczkowski

We had two separate water losses occur during Mother's Day weekend. As soon as we got the claim going with insurance and contacted Servpro, Nicole came out right away to assess the situation and worked directly with our insurance adjuster. Nicole immediately had her team member Maria call me on when was a good time to come out and set up fans and dehumidifiers to dry out our basement. Each step thereafter to removing any damage was explained to us and Nicole and Maria were fantastic at addressing any questions and concerns we had along the way. They both communicated with us well and set our mind to ease during a stressful situation. The whole Servpro team did a great job! We are very pleased with the team and how helpful and efficient they were in getting the job done. I'd leave more than 5 stars if I could!

Tiffany Schreck

About Us

As a trusted restoration company serving Porter County for decades, we work to provide every customer with the same level of care and consideration for their damaged or threatened property. Our focus has been and continues to be offering restoration, remediation, mitigation, and renovation services that exceed your expectations.

For as enriching and beautiful as the lakefront beaches and parks like Taltree Arboretum & Gardens are to the area, our region’s greatest treasure is the people and businesses that make up our bustling communities that we serve every day. As a locally owned and operated outfit, we understand that every job is a new opportunity to help one of our neighbors or fellow businesses in their time of need.

This understanding has led our owners Sean & Tiffany Mitchell to join the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, and Duneland’s Chamber of Commerce as well. These organization help us to understand our area businesses and their needs. Our team also remains very active within our communities when we are not restoring and recovering damaged properties. We work closely and help to sponsor organizations like Little Wish, Play for Jake, Running for Prestin, the Wounded Warrior Project, and support the Children’s Shelter of Cebu.

Our SERVPRO of Porter County team has multiple employees that have been with us for over a decade, taking every opportunity to hone their knowledge and gain experience to continue providing every new customer with effective and efficient restoration in their time of need. Many of these same employees hold multiple certifications from the IICRC for various facets of restoration for damages from water, fire, mold, storms, lead, and even biohazardous threats.

The technicians and skilled personnel that make up our vast team remain available 24 hours a day to provide immediate service when needed. We have production vehicles supplied with effective equipment for successful mitigation to save our customers money whenever disaster strikes. No matter when damages occur to your property, every property receives the same high-caliber restoration work that we have provided the area for decades.

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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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