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.
Miami Beach, FL · Miami-Dade County
Is a home in Miami Beach 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.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Hoarding is a recognized mental health condition, and animal hoarding cleanup deals with the home that remains. The work is done without blame and with respect for the person who lived there.
When animal control or a rescue group has cleared the home, families and property owners in Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County can call Miami Beach Biohazard Cleanup Help. You get a crew in protective gear to remove animal waste, soaked materials and odor.
With a vacancy rate near 34% in Miami Beach, many owners and lenders handle homes they have not lived in. A cleanup makes the property safe to inspect and list. Miami Beach sees about 57 inches of rain a year, and damp air and leaks make urine-soaked flooring and walls more prone to mold and odor.
Animal Hoarding Cleanup in Miami Beach usually includes:
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.
Approved disinfectants are applied and left wet for the time on the label. The crew checks the air and surfaces in each room before leaving.
Expect animal hoarding cleanup in Miami Beach, FL to cost roughly $500 to $8,000, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Pests such as fleas, flies and rodents add work and sometimes call for a pest control company before or after cleanup.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $8,000 |
| Biohazard handling inside a hoarded home | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Animal waste disposal | $20 - $25 per 50 pound bag |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $5,000 |
Published ranges only (Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, Lifecycle Transitions, Fixr); every animal hoarding cleanup job in Miami Beach 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.
It varies widely. The size of the home, the amount of waste, soaked flooring, odor depth and pests all change the price. The cleanup team gives a real price after seeing the home. Be careful with any quote given sight unseen.
Not exactly. Extreme cleaning is a broad term for homes in very poor condition, while animal hoarding cleanup targets animal waste, odor and damage. The two can overlap, and a team can combine them in one plan.
Yes. Cleanup does not begin while animals are still in the home. Animal control, a humane society or a rescue group should clear the property first, and the cleanup team can then plan its work.
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.
Often the owner, resident or family pays. For a rental, the lease and local law decide between landlord and tenant. Animal control or a rescue group takes care of the animals and usually does not pay for cleaning the home. Some communities offer help for older adults or people with disabilities.
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.
Call and ask how papers, photos and keepsakes are kept safe from contamination.
Call (877) 812-4220