1. Find the source
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
Old Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO · El Paso County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your Old Broadmoor property? Keep pets away and call (877) 812-4220 to get carcass removal, cleanup of the area and disinfection.
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Dead animal removal and cleanup is the safe removal of an animal carcass from a wall, attic, vent, crawl space, yard or home, followed by cleaning, disinfecting and odor treatment of the area.
You get a clear sequence for carcass cleanup in Old Broadmoor: locate, remove, disinfect, deodorize and inspect. Documentation is available for landlords, buyers and insurers across El Paso County. To start, call Old Broadmoor Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Most housing in Colorado Springs is occupied, with a vacancy rate of about 4%, so a smell is usually noticed quickly, but wall voids and crawl spaces still hide carcasses. Older and newer homes in Colorado Springs both hide dead animals in wall voids, and cleanup in each follows the same steps: find, remove, disinfect, deodorize.
What dead animal removal & cleanup covers:
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
The work zone is sealed off, and the animal is removed with care for the family, especially when it is a pet.
The carcass, nest and soaked insulation are packed out, and the area is cleaned to bare structure.
Odor and air are checked, and the owner is shown the work and told what, if anything, needs follow-up.
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Old Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Insurance may help in some cases, but many homeowners policies exclude damage from animals or pests. Ask your insurer exactly what applies before work starts.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
Published ranges only (Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor); every dead animal removal & cleanup job in Old Broadmoor is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
You do not have to handle it alone. A cleanup team can remove the body with care, clean bedding and floors, and disinfect the area. It is done privately and gently, so the family is spared the hardest part.
Dead animals can carry bacteria, parasites and viruses that pass to people and pets through touch or contaminated surfaces. Wild animals may also carry illnesses such as rabies. Avoid contact and let a cleanup team handle removal.
It depends on the lease and local law. Tenants should tell the landlord or property manager right away. A landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say who is responsible.
Eventually it fades, but that can take weeks, and fluids that soaked into insulation, carpet or wood keep releasing odor. Removing the animal and treating the area is much faster than waiting.
Open windows where it is safe, keep children and pets away, and try to note where the smell is strongest. Do not tear open walls. Call Old Broadmoor Biohazard Cleanup Help at (877) 812-4220 to talk through the safest next step.
The air itself is rarely the main concern, but germs on the carcass and fluids, plus flies and other pests, can spread through the home. The odor can also bother people with asthma. Prompt removal lowers the risk.
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Do not tear open walls. A cleanup team can find the source safely.
Call (877) 812-4220