Fast, Reliable Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Across Hollywood
Biohazard and crime scene cleanup in Hollywood typically runs $1,200-$4,800 per incident, with same-day dispatch available for emergency contamination. We cover the 90028 ZIP and every street from Franklin Village down to Melrose Hill and east toward the 101. When a trauma, unattended death, or chemical incident leaves biological material in your home, the clock starts immediately, and our crews reach most Hollywood addresses within 60-90 minutes.
Floodline Restoration Co. handles the full scope: blood and bodily fluid removal, trauma cleanup, hoarding remediation, tear gas and chemical decontamination, and infectious disease disinfection. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and certified to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards. Call (888) 737-2439 any hour and a live dispatcher answers, not a recording.
Key Takeaways:
- Same-day emergency response to all Hollywood neighborhoods, including the 90028 flatlands, Little Armenia, and Thai Town
- Mandatory asbestos testing before any cleanup in 1920s-1940s Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean buildings
- Written scope of work before we start, with direct billing to your insurance carrier
- Every job backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing
Why Floodline Restoration Co. of California Is Hollywood’s Preferred Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Company
Hollywood presents a set of problems no other part of Los Angeles does. The 90028 flatlands sit directly below the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the Hollywood Hills. That means our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup crews regularly respond to properties contaminated by smoke, ash, and firefighting chemical residues even when the building itself never burned. A trauma scene in a 1930s bungalow off Fountain Avenue is rarely just a trauma scene. It is often layered on top of asbestos-containing stucco, original tar-based floor mastic, and a roof that has been leaking for years.
We have walked these streets for over a decade under Curt Bowman’s ownership. Our techs know that a call near Hollywood Boulevard and Western means a 1950s dingbat walk-up with window air conditioners and shared vent stacks, while a call near Beachwood Canyon means a hillside lot with drainage problems. That local knowledge changes how we set up containment, where we place negative air machines, and how we sequence the job.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. When you call at 2 a.m. from a Hollywood apartment building, you speak to a dispatcher who can route a certified crew to your address that same visit. Most biohazard jobs are completed in a single visit with professional-grade Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER equipment, and the report we hand you is written for your carrier.
Our Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Services in Hollywood
We do not hand biohazard work off to a subcontractor. The same certified crew that seals the affected area, removes the contamination, and disinfects the space also handles the daily readings and the final report for your insurance company. Here is what that looks like across Hollywood’s housing stock.
Crime Scene Cleanup
After law enforcement releases the scene, the property owner is legally responsible for all biological contamination. In Hollywood, that often means a 1920s courtyard apartment building or a 1940s duplex with original plaster walls. Blood and bodily fluid seep into plaster, soak through hardwood, and wick into subfloor framing. We remove affected materials, clean what can be salvaged, and disinfect every surface to IICRC standards. The written scope of work you approve before we start is the same one we bill from.
Trauma & Unattended Death Cleanup
Unattended death in a Hollywood home brings decomposition fluids, odor, and often insect activity. In the 90028 flatlands, summer heat accelerates decomposition in unventilated Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows, which means odor penetrates plaster walls and original wood framing faster than people expect. We remove all affected porous materials, run professional-grade Dri-Eaz antimicrobial treatment, and use XPOWER negative air machines to prevent cross-contamination into unaffected rooms.
Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding conditions in Hollywood are common in aging in place situations, particularly in older bungalows and rent-controlled apartments where residents have lived for decades. We work with compassion and speed. Our crews sort salvageable belongings from biohazardous waste, remove animal waste and expired food, and disinfect the entire living space. We also coordinate with hoarding support services where appropriate. The goal is a clean, safe home, not a lecture.
Blood & Bodily Fluid Cleanup
Blood cleanup on original hardwood floors in a 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival bungalow requires more than a mop and bleach. Blood seeps between floorboards and into the tar-based mastic underneath. That mastic often contains asbestos, which means we abate before we disinfect. On Hollywood’s older housing stock, we regularly test for asbestos in stucco texture coats, floor tile mastic, and pipe insulation before any demolition or removal begins. Disturbing those materials without testing is illegal under California law and spreads contamination, not just asbestos fibers.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Common Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Asbestos hidden in 1920s-1940s construction. Original stucco texture coats, floor tile mastic, and pipe insulation in Hollywood’s Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean buildings routinely test positive. We test before we disturb, and we contain before we remove.
- Firefighting chemical residue after hillside burns. Even when a Hollywood property never catches fire, aerial suppression drops leave chemical residue on roofs, in gutters, and in window tracks. That residue is biohazardous and must be removed correctly or odors and toxicity reactivate.
- Sequential fire-then-flood damage. Upper Hollywood properties scorched by an October Santa Ana brush fire often return as mud and water intrusion calls in February, when hydrophobic hillside soil channels storm runoff into foundations. Biohazardous mud and debris hide beneath what looks like ordinary water damage.
- Tear gas and chemical contamination in apartment buildings. Hollywood’s dense courtyard apartments and dingbat walk-ups share vent stacks and hallways. Tear gas residue does not stay in one unit. We treat the source unit, shared corridors, and adjacent units to prevent long-term respiratory irritation.
Trusted Equipment and Standards We Use in Hollywood
Our crews use professional-grade Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER equipment on every Hollywood job. XPOWER negative air machines create sealed containment in pre-war bungalows and courtyard apartments where room layouts make air control difficult. Dri-Eaz antimicrobial and deodorization systems handle embedded odors in plaster walls and original hardwood. Phoenix air movers and dehumidifiers are standard for any job where blood or decomposition fluids have penetrated subflooring. Certified to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards, our techs treat Hollywood’s pre-war housing stock as what it is: beautiful, fragile, and full of materials that demand respect before demolition.
Pricing for Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Hollywood, CA
Hollywood’s older housing stock drives pricing differently than newer construction. Expect blood cleanup on original hardwood floors in a 1930s bungalow to run $1,800-$3,500, depending on how far contamination has wicked into the subfloor. Trauma and unattended death cleanup in Hollywood typically runs $2,500-$5,000, with hoarding remediation running $3,000-$8,000 depending on volume and biohazard content. Tear gas cleanup in a Hollywood apartment building starts around $1,200 for a single unit and rises with shared corridors and vent stacks that need treatment. Infectious disease disinfection for a 90028 flatlands home runs $800-$2,500. Every job starts with a free on-site assessment and a written scope of work. We bill your carrier directly when coverage applies. Call (888) 737-2439 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Our crews cover Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Hollywood plus the surrounding communities of Universal City, West Hollywood, Koreatown, and Echo Park. If you live near the Hollywood Bowl, along Franklin Avenue, or anywhere in the 90028 flatlands, we are already familiar with your street, your building era, and what your home’s construction means for cleanup.
Serving Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in Hollywood
Hollywood’s 1920s-1940s Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean buildings routinely contain asbestos in stucco texture coats, floor tile mastic, popcorn ceilings, and pipe insulation. California law requires testing before disturbing these materials during biohazard cleanup. Bleeding into original hardwood floors means we must remove or treat the flooring, which means disturbing the mastic beneath. We test first, contain second, and remove third. Skipping the testing is illegal and spreads asbestos fibers through your home. Call (888) 737-2439 if you need an assessment that includes asbestos testing.
Yes. Tear gas residue is oily, persistent, and travels through shared vent stacks, stairwells, and hallway corridors in Hollywood’s courtyard apartment buildings and dingbat walk-ups. We treat the source unit, all connected shared spaces, and adjacent units where odor or residue tests positive. The process involves chemical neutralization, surface cleaning, and atmospheric treatment with professional-grade equipment. Expect $1,200 and up depending on building size and how far the residue traveled. Call (888) 737-2439 for a same-day assessment.
We remove the affected boards, test the mastic beneath for asbestos, and contain the area before any disturbance. Blood seeps between boards and into the subfloor, so surface cleaning is not enough. We remove what is contaminated, treat the subfloor with antimicrobial agents, and then either match and replace the flooring or leave a clean, sealed subfloor ready for your contractor. Most Hollywood bungalow blood cleanup jobs run $1,800-$3,500. Call (888) 737-2439 for a free estimate.
Hillside homes in upper Hollywood face a combined threat: biological contamination from the death itself plus smoke, ash, and firefighting chemical residue from the fire. We treat both simultaneously. Decomposition in a hillside home with fire damage means odor has multiple sources, and moisture from firefighting efforts can accelerate biological breakdown. Our crews seal the structure, run XPOWER negative air machines, and address fire and biohazard contamination together rather than in separate passes. This is a specialized scenario Hollywood homeowners should not attempt to handle themselves. Call (888) 737-2439 and we will walk you through the process before we arrive.
Yes. Many 1950s-60s dingbat walk-ups in Hollywood rely on window air conditioners, which recirculate indoor air and can spread infectious particles between rooms. During disinfection, we seal window units, run HEPA filtration, and treat the air as carefully as the surfaces. If your Hollywood apartment or bungalow uses window AC units, tell us when you call and we will factor that into the containment plan. Call (888) 737-2439 for a disinfection assessment specific to your building.
The Hollywood Reality: Fire, Flood, and Biohazard in One Job
Our crew was called to a 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival bungalow in the 90028 flatlands after a police incident left biological contamination on original hardwood floors and stucco walls. Before we could begin cleaning, our techs identified asbestos in the stucco texture coat and floor tile mastic, triggering a mandatory hazmat containment plan under California law. We sealed the affected rooms with XPOWER negative air machines, removed the contaminated materials following IICRC standards, and then disinfected the area with our Dri-Eaz antimicrobial equipment. That job is not unusual in Hollywood. It is the standard.
Restoration contractors working upper Hollywood regularly encounter the double-season job: a hillside property scorched by a brush fire during an October Santa Ana event returns as a mud and water intrusion call the following February, when the same denuded slope channels storm runoff straight into the foundation. The pre-existing fire damage often voids standard water mitigation protocols and triggers a full scope-of-loss renegotiation with the carrier. When biohazard contamination is layered on top of that, the job requires a crew that understands all three problems at once. That is what we do.
A generic cleanup company will miss the asbestos in your stucco, the chemical residue in your window tracks, and the mud intrusion hiding in your crawlspace. We do not. We have been doing this work in Hollywood long enough to know what the buildings tell us before we open a wall. If you are facing a biohazard situation in Hollywood, call (888) 737-2439 now. A live person answers, day or night, and a certified crew reaches your address the same visit. We stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.
Written by Curt Bowman, Owner at Floodline Restoration Co., serving Hollywood since 2010.