Guide
Questions and answers
Short answers. Each links to a longer page where there is more to say.
Before the cleanup
Who cleans up after a death or crime in Lexington?
Not the police or the coroner. Once they release the home, cleanup is up to the owner or family, who usually hire a biohazard cleanup company.
When can cleanup start?
After police and, where there was a death, the Fayette County Coroner have finished and released the home.
Should I clean it myself?
It is not recommended where blood or body fluids have soaked into materials. They can carry disease, and the work needs protective equipment and proper disposal.
Who must be told about a death at home?
For a death of the kinds listed in KRS 72.025, Kentucky law says the coroner and a police agency must be notified at once. Calling 911 does that (KRS 72.020).
Cost and payment
How much does it cost?
This site does not quote prices. The cost depends on the area affected, what has to be removed, the amount of waste and the timing. The company will explain its price on the call.
Does Kentucky help crime victims pay for cleanup?
Yes, in some cases. The Crime Victims Compensation Board can pay for crime scene cleanup done within 30 days at the victim’s home or business (KRS 49.370).
Will my insurance pay?
Sometimes. It depends on your policy and what happened. Ask your agent before work starts.
About this line
Who answers the phone?
An independent biohazard cleanup company that covers your ZIP code. This site does not do the work.
When can I call?
Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Which areas are covered?
The 14 Lexington-Fayette ZIP codes on the service area page, plus Georgetown, Winchester and Mount Sterling.
Is there help if I am struggling after a suicide?
Yes. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time.