SERVPRO worker in hazmat suit cleaning up trauma scene

Biohazard Cleanup Services

  • The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration*
  • Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Biohazard Cleanup
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
  • Trained, Certified Biohazard Specialists
  • Streamlined Insurance Process 

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SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South
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(954) 776-2000
4.9
(380 reviews)

Service Areas

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Plantation, FL | Davie, FL | Oakland Park, FL | Sunrise, FL

Why Choose SERVPRO for Biohazard Cleaning Services?

Biohazard Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale South

Who Handles Biohazard Cleanup After a Traumatic Event?

A crime scene, unattended death, or other traumatic incident requires cleanup that most people should never have to face alone. SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South provides discreet, professional biohazard cleaning for homes and businesses across Las Olas, The Isles, Sailboat Bend, and the surrounding Fort Lauderdale area, handled only after law enforcement or emergency personnel have cleared the scene.

How Our Biohazard Cleaning Process Works

Our IICRC certified technicians follow strict safety protocols to assess the scene, remove contaminated materials, and sanitize every affected surface. That includes treatment for blood, bodily fluids, and other hazardous materials, using specialized equipment and disposal methods that meet industry safety standards from start to finish.

Discreet, Respectful Service When It Matters Most

These situations are difficult for everyone involved. Our team works quietly and with minimal disruption to family members, neighbors, or employees, understanding that professionalism and compassion matter just as much as the technical cleanup itself.

Insurance Support for Biohazard Cleanup

We coordinate directly with your insurance provider to document the cleanup and support your claim from start to finish, handling the paperwork so you can focus on what matters most during an already difficult time.

crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background
crime scene tape with people cleaning in the background

Crime Scene and Trauma

Crime scene and trauma cleanup requires a compassionate, professional, and timely response. We approach these situations with both technical expertise and respect for the people involved. Serious health hazards are posed by hazardous substances like:

  • Blood
  • Bodily fluids
  • Decomposing tissue

Our professionals are trained to deal with these unique and sensitive issues using specialized, state-of-the-art equipment. We focus on ensuring that your home or business can return to a clean and safe environment as quickly as possible. 

a person tying together a collection bag
a person tying together a collection bag

Death and Suicide

Discovering the remains of someone who’s passed away is a shocking and tragic experience. SERVPRO understands and is here to help, bringing compassion and the necessary tools and resources to discreetly clean, disinfect, and deodorize the affected area.

Suicide presents many hardships. Your peace of mind is important to us, and our discreet and speedy cleanup and sanitization process will ease your stress. We’re dedicated to providing speedy, discreet, and considerate cleanup so you can concentrate on your family or business affairs.

an extremely cluttered space
an extremely cluttered space

Hoarding Cleanup

Dealing with extreme clutter seems like an impossible task. Where do I start? How do I remove everything? How do I ensure that it’s sanitary? SERVPRO can provide the answers, expertise, and resources to bring your property back to a sanitary and habitable space. 

two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance
two people in hazmat suits spraying a living room with a cleaning substance

Rodent Infestation

No one likes sharing their space with unsanitary intruders. They eat your wires and ductwork, urinate and defecate in your attics and walls, and cause real anxiety. We will thoroughly disinfect and clean your home or business to “make it like it never even happened.” 

two people tying a bag together with a substance inside
two people tying a bag together with a substance inside

Illicit Substances

The production and use of illegal drugs can result in exposure to volatile and harmful chemicals. Our professionals follow federal and state guidelines when cleaning and decontaminating the affected areas of your home or business.

a person collecting a substance on a swab
a person collecting a substance on a swab

Chemicals and Residues

Our technicians specialize in the safe, thorough removal of chemical residues left behind after emergencies, law enforcement activity, or industrial accidents. We can handle a wide range of hazardous materials and contamination scenarios, such as:

  • Fingerprint powder  
  • Tear gas  
  • Pepper spray  
  • Fire extinguishers

SERVPRO follows all OSHA and EPA guidelines to make sure all chemical contaminants are safely removed, leaving your space clean, compliant, and habitable.

Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car
Person with a sprayer cleaning inside car

Squad Cars and Jail Cells

Keeping our first responders safe and healthy is a top priority. Contaminants and biohazards like:

  • Blood
  • Drug Residue
  • Bodily Fluids

must be removed and the affected area decontaminated to ensure safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

a person spraying and wiping down a wall
a person spraying and wiping down a wall

Viruses & Pathogens

Through our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program, we offer a specialized viral pathogen deep cleaning service that ensures that you and your space are both healthy and clean. SERVPRO can assist with C diff, HIV-1, Norovirus, MRSA, and many other viruses and bacteria.

a woman speaking on her phone
a woman speaking on her phone

What To Do When You Have a Biohazard Emergency

The need for biohazard or hazmat cleaning usually comes with little or no warning. And it can be truly overwhelming.

Dealing with hazardous materials is best left to experienced, certified professionals. But if you find yourself in such a traumatic incident, here are a few important things to remember.


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Call Emergency Personnel

Emergency services should be called in a life-threatening situation.

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Do Not Attempt Any Cleaning Yourself

Cleaning of any kind could interfere with a possible investigation and expose you to harmful contaminated materials.

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Stay Out Of The Area

Stay out of any affected areas. There may be potentially dangerous hazardous materials left behind.

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Treat All Bodily Fluids As Contaminated

Do not touch or handle items that might be contaminated with extremely harmful bodily fluids. And always treat bodily fluids as if they’re contaminated.

A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.
A SERVPRO employee and an insurance representative shaking each other's hands.

Simplifying Insurance

We make insurance claims easier, with fewer headaches for you. We handle the details and coordinate any paperwork, so you can focus on moving forward.

We will thoroughly document the damage and communicate clearly with you and your insurance company throughout the process.

Your insurance provider trusts SERVPRO to respond quickly—we address biohazard issues swiftly to ensure the safety of all concerned, prevent further damage, control costs, and keep the insurance process moving smoothly. 

Nereids Maria Mario Helen were all absolutely wonderful. They were patient and took their time to resolve my problem. I am so grateful for the amazing job they did for me.

 

Claire F.
Ft. Lauderdale

Excellent work of the workers Mario and Helen helped us with an effective job, they helped us with a water damage and cleaning excellent work

 

Carlos P.
Ft. Lauderdale

Max and Helen were super professional and thorough. Five stars!

 

Ryan W.
Ft. Lauderdale

Glad I found you guys! You have a wonderful team. Keep up the great work. 

Lisa M.
Ft. Lauderdale

Great job! Very thorough and professional.Definitely recommend!

 

Chuck L.
Ft. Lauderdale

SERVPRO made mold remediation easy. The crew was very knowledgeable, kind, on time and clean! Thank you Stephany, Victor, Helen and Edilmario. I appreciate you all!

 

Morgan M.
Ft. Lauderdale

Great job!!!

 

Cathy S.
Ft. Lauderdale

After a pipe Ruptured on the 9th floor, and a waterfall down the atrium we were in need of a team to come and help out at the hotel. This flood caused 24 rooms below to be affected causing a major loss. After this flood at the hotel, I immediately called SERVPRO to service my needs and they did not disappoint. Stefhany arrived quickly and at night and immediately began walking rooms and identifying issues. The passion she carried for her job was immediately noticed and appreciated. The SERVPRO team including victor and Jackson did an outstanding job with the remediation, equipment placement, and ensured all affected areas were properly removed. Stefhany kept up updated every step of the way with photos, live updates and daily reports. Her attention to detail was just what we needed. I would recommend and call this team back if I ever need there services in the future.

 

Daniel V.
Ft. Lauderdale

Nereida Rivas helped me with property cleanup and was great!

 

Michael G.
Ft. Lauderdale

About Us

About SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South

Based in the Las Olas corridor, SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South is a locally owned restoration and reconstruction company serving homeowners, condo associations, and businesses across Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Davie, Oakland Park, and Sunrise. Our IICRC certified technicians respond around the clock to water, fire, storm, mold, and biohazard damage, then carry that same job through to full reconstruction under our own general contracting license, so you are never left coordinating a separate crew once the cleanup ends.

Locally Owned With Reach Across Florida

Our franchise is owned by Michael Panster and Joshua J. Marazzito, who also operate additional SERVPRO locations throughout the state. That structure means this office draws on the equipment, staffing, and surge capacity of a multi location ownership group while staying rooted in Fort Lauderdale, with a team that knows Las Olas, Rio Vista, The Isles, Sailboat Bend, and Victoria Park street by street.

How We Handle Mitigation and Reconstruction Together

Most restoration companies stop once the water is gone or the smoke is cleared, then hand you off to a separate contractor for repairs. We do not. Our technicians manage extraction, structural drying, and cleanup, and when a property needs rebuilding, our own reconstruction team takes over under one continuous plan. That single point of accountability is a major reason condo associations and property managers across Broward County keep calling us back.

Serving Condo Associations, Property Managers & Commercial Properties

Beyond single family homes, we work regularly with HOA boards, absentee and seasonal owners, and commercial operators in hospitality, retail, and healthcare who need recovery that minimizes downtime. Our team provides ongoing photo and video updates for owners who are out of state, and we have managed large scale recovery work including multi room hotel flooding and full condo association reconstruction projects.

Why Fort Lauderdale Trusts Our Team

We hold a 4.9 star rating across more than 380 local reviews, ahead of every other restoration company in the area. Our technicians are IICRC certified, and we work directly with your insurance provider to document the loss and support your claim from the first call through final walkthrough. Combined with more than 59 years of restoration heritage as part of the SERVPRO network, that track record is why homeowners and property managers throughout South Florida choose us first.

Proud to Support Our Community

We are an official partner of the Miami Marlins and stay active in the Fort Lauderdale community year round, because this is the neighborhood our team calls home too.

Michael Panster, Joshua J. Marazzito
Michael Panster, Joshua J. Marazzito
Owners of SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.

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