In Denver, biohazard cleanup covers sewage backups, hoarding, trauma scenes and animal waste, and also homes contaminated by methamphetamine use, which Colorado regulates closely. These jobs need trained providers with the right equipment and knowledge of local rules.
Sifixit is a free referral service. Call the number on this page and you will be connected with an independent biohazard cleanup provider that serves the Denver area, where one is available for your ZIP code. Calling costs nothing and you are never obliged to hire anyone.
Why biohazard cleanup is needed in Denver
Meth contaminated homes
Colorado has state rules for cleaning homes contaminated by methamphetamine, including testing by certified consultants and cleanup to set standards.
Sewage backups
Blocked or damaged sewer lines, including tree roots in older neighborhoods, can push sewage into basements.
Hoarding
Hoarding cleanup is careful, slow work that often uncovers mold, pests and sharp objects.
Rodents and animal waste
Mice and other animals can nest in attics, garages and crawl spaces, especially as weather turns cold.
Areas across Denver
Sifixit connects callers across the city of Denver, including neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, LoDo, Highland, Washington Park, Park Hill, Five Points and Baker, and in nearby cities such as Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Arvada, Westminster and Thornton.
Sifixit does not have an office or staff in Denver. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses, and availability depends on your ZIP code and the job.
Permits and local rules
Cleanup itself does not usually need a permit, but the repairs that follow often do. Inside the city of Denver, larger drywall, electrical and plumbing repairs can require permits from Denver Community Planning and Development. Homes in other cities, such as Aurora, Lakewood or Arvada, follow the rules of that city or county.
Colorado does not license general contractors at the state level, but Denver requires contractors working in the city to hold a Denver contractor license.
Seasonal risks in Denver
If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 911. After a death or a crime, the police and medical examiner must finish their work before cleanup begins.
- Summer storms: heavy rain and hail can overwhelm drains.
- Fall and winter: rodents move indoors.
- Spring: snowmelt can push water and sewage into basements.
- All year: hoarding and trauma cleanup can be needed at any time.
Be prepared
- Know where your home’s sewer cleanout is
- Have older sewer lines checked with a camera
- Check whether your insurance includes sewer backup coverage
- Seal gaps where rodents can get in
- Ask for meth testing before buying a home if you have concerns
Learn more before you call
Our main biohazard cleanup guide explains the warning signs, what affects the cost, what you can safely handle yourself and the questions to ask before you hire. It applies in Denver just as it does everywhere else.
Denver questions
Is there help with crime scene cleanup costs in Colorado?
Colorado’s crime victim compensation program, run through each judicial district, may help eligible victims with some costs. Check with your local program.
What should I do if I think a home was used for meth?
Do not clean it yourself. Colorado rules call for testing by a certified consultant and cleanup by qualified contractors.
Does insurance cover sewage backup?
Often only with a sewer backup endorsement. Check your policy.
Does Sifixit have an office in Denver?
No. Sifixit is a referral service. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses that serve the Denver area.
Sifixit is a free referral service and does not provide home services. Calls may be answered by a partner call center or connected directly to independent local providers, who are solely responsible for their work, pricing, licensing and insurance.