1. Walk the space
A cleanup technician checks the attic, crawl space and walls near the smell, looking for fluid stains and flies.
Village Seven, Colorado Springs, CO · El Paso County
A strong sickly-sweet smell in your Village Seven house could mean an animal died in the walls. Call (877) 812-4220 to get dead animal cleanup, removal of soaked insulation and sanitizing.
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Pet cleanup after a death at home covers removal of the body, cleaning of bedding and floors, and disinfection of the area. It is done gently and privately, so family members do not have to handle it.
If a dead animal is on your property in Village Seven or elsewhere in El Paso County, call Village Seven Biohazard Cleanup Help for removal and cleanup at your home, rental or business. Your cleanup team works in gloves, respirators and protective gear and follows workplace safety rules for contaminated materials.
Village Seven is on the drier side, with about 16 inches of rain a year, but drought can push animals toward buildings for shelter and water, and some do not make it out. Older and newer homes in Colorado Springs both hide dead animals in wall voids, and cleanup in each follows the same steps: find, remove, disinfect, deodorize.
The work often covers:
A cleanup technician checks the attic, crawl space and walls near the smell, looking for fluid stains and flies.
The animal is lifted with protective equipment, bagged and sealed, so germs and fluids stay contained.
Stains and fluids are cleaned, hard surfaces are scrubbed and disinfected, and soaked porous materials are discarded.
Odor and air are checked, and the owner is shown the work and told what, if anything, needs follow-up.
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Village Seven, Colorado Springs, CO cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Odor treatment needs vary. A closed room is simpler to treat than a house where the smell has spread through ducts and vents.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
It is not a good idea. The odor can last for weeks, flies and other pests may follow, and fluids can stain drywall and insulation. Removal and cleanup are safer and faster than waiting.
Do not touch it bare-handed. Wear heavy gloves, place it in a heavy bag, seal it and dispose of it according to local rules. Wash your hands well afterward. If it is large or you are unsure, call for help.
Hard surfaces, wood framing and items in sealed containers can usually be cleaned and kept. Insulation, carpet, padding and drywall that soaked up fluids are generally removed. The crew sorts items with you before anything is thrown out.
Open windows where it is safe, keep children and pets away, and try to note where the smell is strongest. Do not tear open walls. Call Village Seven Biohazard Cleanup Help at (877) 812-4220 to talk through the safest next step.
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and looks for flies and stains. Sometimes a small camera or a small opening in drywall is needed. Once the animal is found, it is removed and the area is cleaned.
For work in an attic or crawl space, many people stay in the home while the crew works with containment. For heavy odor or large animals, you may prefer to be away. The team will say what makes sense for your situation.
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Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through removal, cleanup and odor control.
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