1. Keep everyone out
Until the cleanup is done, children, pets and visitors stay out of the affected areas.
Aurora, CO · Arapahoe County
A property that looks fine can still hold meth residue in walls, carpet and vents. In Aurora, call (877) 812-4220 to talk about testing, removing what cannot be cleaned and decontaminating the rest.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
A cleanup after meth production starts only once the property has been released by law enforcement. From there, testing, removal and decontamination follow in a set order.
If you are a landlord, buyer or family member in Aurora who learned a property in Arapahoe County was used to make or heavily use meth, call Aurora Biohazard Cleanup Help. The team explains each step and does not start until law enforcement releases the site.
The vacancy rate in Aurora is only about 5%, so most meth cleanup calls come from occupied homes, rentals and recent move-outs. Homes in Aurora were built in different eras, and about 37% date from before 1980. Testing, not the age of the house, shows what needs to be done.
Drug Lab & Meth Lab Cleanup in Aurora usually includes:
Until the cleanup is done, children, pets and visitors stay out of the affected areas.
Leftover containers, equipment and tubing are packed and removed according to the rules for hazardous waste.
Contaminated materials are removed. Hard surfaces, cabinets and ducts are decontaminated step by step.
Follow-up samples show whether the cleaning worked. Areas that do not pass are cleaned and tested again.
Drug lab & meth lab cleanup in Aurora, CO typically costs $1,500 to $120,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Access and travel play a part, as do stairs, multiple levels and out-buildings such as sheds or garages.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Drug remediation projects | $5,000 - $25,000+ |
| Moderate contamination | $10,000 - $25,000 |
| Light use contamination | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| Drug lab cleanup | $5,000 - $50,000+ |
Published ranges only (PushLeads, Drug biohazard cleanup cost guide, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide); every drug lab & meth lab cleanup job in Aurora is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include whether it was smoking or production, size of the home, air system contamination, testing before and after. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
A tester wipes or swabs defined areas of walls, floors, vents and other surfaces and sends the samples to a lab. The results show which areas hold residue. Testing happens before cleanup to plan the work and again afterward to check it.
Often not. In many cases the person who calls does not need to be on site. The team may need access, keys and a point of contact. Ask how that can be arranged, especially if you are out of town or the property is vacant.
Possible signs include strong chemical or ammonia-like smells, stained or discolored walls, burn marks, unusual equipment and unexplained headaches or irritation. These are not proof on their own. Testing is the only way to confirm residue.
Only after law enforcement releases the property. Investigators handle evidence and any dangerous chemicals first. Once the site is released, you can book testing and cleanup as the owner. Ask the agency when the release happens.
Contaminated materials are sealed, labeled and hauled away. Some may need to be handled as regulated waste, and rules vary by location. Ask the team how its waste is hauled and disposed of, and ask for records of it at the end of the job.
If anyone is in danger or ill, call 911 or Poison Control. For the property, contact the local health department and ask what rules apply. Then talk with a cleanup team about testing and a plan. A property owner may also want advice from an attorney.
One call can start the conversation about sampling, removal and cleaning.
Call (877) 812-4220