1. Confirm the animals are gone
Cleanup begins once animal control, a humane society or a rescue group has removed the animals. The crew works only in a home that is clear of animals.
Aurora, CO · Arapahoe County
Is a home in Aurora left with animal waste, soaked floors and a smell that will not clear? Call (877) 812-4220 to talk with an animal hoarding cleanup team about waste removal, disinfecting and odor treatment.
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Animal hoarding cleanup is the removal of animal waste, soiled materials and odor from a home after too many animals were kept in it to be cared for well. It is also called animal hoarding clean up or animal hoarder cleanup.
If animal hoarding has damaged your house, apartment or rental in Aurora or anywhere in Arapahoe County, you can get cleanup from Aurora Biohazard Cleanup Help. The cleanup team works for owners, landlords, relatives and caregivers, once the animals are safely out of the home.
Only about 5% of homes in Aurora are vacant, so most animal hoarding cleanups here involve a home that someone owns or rents and wants to restore. July highs in Aurora average about 90 degrees. Heat affects how fast odor and pests spread, and the crew plans its protective gear and schedule around it.
What animal hoarding cleanup covers:
Cleanup begins once animal control, a humane society or a rescue group has removed the animals. The crew works only in a home that is clear of animals.
Papers, photos, medicine and valuables are gathered and kept apart from contaminated areas. The owner can name anything that must be saved.
Waste and ruined materials are removed first, so cleaning and disinfecting reach the structure. Items worth saving are cleaned separately.
Odor treatment follows cleaning, and the team notes any floors, walls or fixtures that need a builder. Pest control is recommended where needed.
Animal hoarding cleanup in Aurora, CO typically costs $500 to $8,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Two animal hoarder cleanup quotes can differ because one includes removal of soaked materials and the other does not. Compare what each covers.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Animal waste disposal | $20 - $25 per 50 pound bag |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $5,000 |
| Biohazard handling inside a hoarded home | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $8,000 |
Published ranges only (Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, Lifecycle Transitions, Fixr); every animal hoarding cleanup job in Aurora is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include amount of animal waste, how long it built up, flooring and wall materials, odor treatment. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
Animal hoarding means keeping more animals than a person can care for well, often without seeing that the animals are suffering. Hoarding is a recognized mental health condition, and it is not a character flaw. It needs both animal and human support.
Often yes, when the source is treated. Urine that soaked into subfloors and walls has to be removed or sealed, and covering the smell with fragrance does not last. The team can say what is likely once it has seen the home.
Sometimes. Flooring, drywall, baseboards and paint may need replacing once soaked and chewed materials are removed. The team notes what it finds so a builder can plan the repairs.
Urine and feces release ammonia, which irritates the eyes and lungs. Waste can carry bacteria and parasites, and some diseases pass between animals and people. Fleas, ticks, rodents, dust and mold add to the problem. Anyone who feels unwell after time in the home should see a doctor.
Yes. Pet odor cleaning is meant for a few accidents on a surface. Animal hoarding cleanup deals with widespread waste, soaked materials, ammonia, pests and structural odor, and it needs protective gear and removal work.
With kindness and without blame. Many people who kept too many animals loved them and wanted to help. Feelings run high after animals are removed, and support from a doctor or counselor can help.
Ask about waste removal, soaked flooring, disinfecting and odor treatment.
Call (877) 812-4220