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 

Here to Help® 24/7

SERVPRO of Cookeville / Carthage / Smithville / Woodbury

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4.9
(105 reviews)

Why Choose SERVPRO for Biohazard Cleaning Services?

If you’re in need of biohazard, crime scene, trauma, or blood remediation and cleanup, trust the experienced professionals at SERVPRO.  

Our team of specialists understand the shock, safety concerns, and emotional toll of these events. That’s why we’re ready to act quickly, efficiently, and discreetly, so you can focus on your home or business.

Once any police or fire investigations are complete, our team will begin with a full safety and damage assessment before moving into cleanup and restoration.

We work compassionately and intently to ensure everyone living or working at the property can return to a clean, safe space as soon as possible. We will also work with your insurance provider to keep the claims process moving smoothly.

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.” 

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.

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 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. 

What our
customers are saying

Very pleased to have SERVPRO of Cookeville do the work on my home!

Mr. Wheeler
Cookeville

SERVPRO of Cookeville was very courteous and professional.

Mr. York
Albany

Outstanding service - not my words (my family's). I live in Ohio and called for my family in TN. The SERVPRO people were courteous on the phone, and quick to respond to my request. The work performed was outstanding in the words of my family. Thank you!

David Ress
Cookeville

The professionalism and excellence shown by this team is second to none. I have never had workers complete tasks at my home with such precision professionalism and excellence. You are truly lucky if you were to get the services of these gentlemen. Daniel, Dakota, Alex, and Josh were literally a team of superheroes who came in here and helped correct a big disaster. I will be forever grateful for their efforts and enjoy my home once again. Thank you for all that you have done! This is the team you want!

Suzanne Swain, EdS
Cookeville

A top of the line company to partner with for emergency situations that arise. After severe water damage, they had our business in functioning condition within hours. I heard from my entire staff how professional, respectful, and hard working the crew was. Devery, Josh, and Daniel were awesome. We've partnered with SERVPRO in the past and using them again did not disappoint. I'd give them 10 stars if able.

Kyle Geer
Cookeville

Very professional and knowledgeable. Great job!

Hammock
Cookeville

Thank you isn't enough for all you have done to help us with this huge mess! I'm going to be sad that you all are gone.

Tayse
Cookeville

Very helpful and courteous. They did they job excellently!

Wilmoth
Cookeville

I would highly recommend the Cookeville team. They were supportive and professional every step of the way. Thank you!

Michalak
Jamestown

Very pleased to have SERVPRO of Cookeville do the work on my home!

Mr. Wheeler
Cookeville

SERVPRO of Cookeville was very courteous and professional.

Mr. York
Albany

Outstanding service - not my words (my family's). I live in Ohio and called for my family in TN. The SERVPRO people were courteous on the phone, and quick to respond to my request. The work performed was outstanding in the words of my family. Thank you!

David Ress
Cookeville

The professionalism and excellence shown by this team is second to none. I have never had workers complete tasks at my home with such precision professionalism and excellence. You are truly lucky if you were to get the services of these gentlemen. Daniel, Dakota, Alex, and Josh were literally a team of superheroes who came in here and helped correct a big disaster. I will be forever grateful for their efforts and enjoy my home once again. Thank you for all that you have done! This is the team you want!

Suzanne Swain, EdS
Cookeville

A top of the line company to partner with for emergency situations that arise. After severe water damage, they had our business in functioning condition within hours. I heard from my entire staff how professional, respectful, and hard working the crew was. Devery, Josh, and Daniel were awesome. We've partnered with SERVPRO in the past and using them again did not disappoint. I'd give them 10 stars if able.

Kyle Geer
Cookeville

Very professional and knowledgeable. Great job!

Hammock
Cookeville

Thank you isn't enough for all you have done to help us with this huge mess! I'm going to be sad that you all are gone.

Tayse
Cookeville

Very helpful and courteous. They did they job excellently!

Wilmoth
Cookeville

I would highly recommend the Cookeville team. They were supportive and professional every step of the way. Thank you!

Michalak
Jamestown

About Us

Our SERVPRO of Cookeville team is here for you when disaster strikes. The stress and strain that you experience when your home or business is negatively affected by fire damage or water damage can be difficult to handle, and we understand. Our goal is always to stand with you and get you back to normal as soon as possible.

Here at SERVPRO of Cookeville, our specialties are the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after smoke and fire damage or water damage, and we take special pride in our expertise when it comes to biohazard cleanups and mold mitigation and mildew removal from your home or business.

We’re proud that our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From their initial training at the SERVPRO corporate training facility to maintaining their IICRC-industry certification, you can always be assured that our staff stays equipped with the latest information and technology necessary to professionally restore your property. We are a proud partner in a nationwide system of qualified franchises, and our team is comprised of local employees who know and understand our community here in the Upper Cumberland, and no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Cookeville.

Call us today to schedule service for your home or business.

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Phillip Lee Craighead
Phillip Lee Craighead
Owner of SERVPRO of Cookeville / Carthage / Smithville / Woodbury

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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.