Biohazard cleanup in Winchester, Tennessee

Cleanup in Winchester: what shapes the work

Lake homes around Tims Ford are often second homes, empty for weeks at a time. An incident in a seasonal home may be found late, and the owner is often far away, so decisions are made by phone and documented with photographs.

In town, older homes near the square and mid-century neighborhoods make up much of the housing.

Property types in Winchester

Seasonal lake homes

Late discovery, remote owners, photo documentation.

Older in-town homes

Older materials and ductwork.

Services available in Winchester

• Blood cleanup Removal and disinfection of blood and blood-contaminated materials after an injury, accident, or death, in homes, vehicles, and workplaces.
• Unattended death cleanup Cleanup and odor removal after a person has died at home or in a building and was not found right away.
• Trauma and crime scene cleanup Cleanup of homes, businesses and vehicles after an assault, homicide, serious injury, or police investigation, once the scene has been released.
• Suicide cleanup Discreet, careful cleanup of a home or vehicle after a death by suicide, coordinated with the family or property owner.
• Meth and fentanyl residue cleanup (use sites) Testing-guided cleanup of homes and apartments where methamphetamine or fentanyl was smoked or used. This page does not cover quarantined former meth labs.

Before help arrives

1. If someone is hurt or has died, call 911 first. Inside city limits the Winchester Police Department responds; outside them, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
2. Do not clean anything yet. Wait until the scene is released, and avoid household cleaners on blood or fluids.
3. Close off the area. Shut the door, keep children and pets out, and turn off fans blowing toward the room.
4. Write down the case or report number and the agency name. Your insurer and the property owner may need it.
5. Call us when you are ready. We will explain what is involved before anything is agreed.

Residential and commercial work

For homes in Winchester, we work with one point of contact, usually a family member, the owner or the landlord. Personal items in the affected area are kept unless you decide otherwise.

For businesses, rental communities and public facilities, we work through the site or property manager, agree the work area and timing in advance, and provide a written summary for your records.

Franklin County

Franklin County's county seat is Winchester. Other towns we serve in the county: Cowan, Decherd, Estill Springs, Huntland.

Nearby communities we serve

• Tullahoma 14 mi
• Manchester 19 mi
• Shelbyville 29 mi
• McMinnville 39 mi

Guides

• What to do after discovering an unattended death in Tennessee
• The difference between cleaning and biohazard remediation
• Meth contamination in Tennessee: use sites versus former labs

Questions from Winchester