Hoarding disorder affects an estimated 2–6% of the population — meaning tens of thousands of properties in the Greater New Orleans Metro are affected at any given time. The physical consequences of severe hoarding extend well beyond clutter: rodent and insect infestations, decomposing organic matter, human and animal waste, and mold growth create health risks that require professional remediation.
NOLA Crime Scene Cleanup connects families, estate managers, social workers, and property owners across the Greater New Orleans Metro with local, licensed and insured hoarding cleanup professionals who approach every situation with the compassion and non-judgment the circumstances require. This is not a junk removal service — it is a specialized remediation category.
The Process — Step by Step
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Compassionate Assessment: A thorough, non-judgmental walkthrough to assess scope, identify biohazard conditions, and develop a clear remediation plan while preserving the individual's dignity.
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Sorting and Salvage: All items sorted into categories: keep, donate, dispose. The individual's wishes are respected to the greatest extent possible.
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Biohazard Removal: Rodent and insect waste, decomposing organic matter, and human and animal waste removed under full OSHA compliance before general cleanup proceeds.
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Structural Assessment: Hidden structural damage — weakened joists, wall cavities infiltrated by rodents, plumbing failures concealed by accumulated material — is identified and documented.
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Deep Cleaning and Disinfection: Thorough deep cleaning followed by EPA-registered disinfection treatment of all surfaces.
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Mold and Pest Treatment: Hoarding environments almost universally harbor mold and pest infestations. Connected professionals coordinate appropriate treatment.
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Restoration Coordination: Where structural repairs or floor replacement are needed, connected professionals facilitate coordination with appropriate contractors.
Types of Hoarding Cleanup We Address
- Residential Hoarding: Family homes and apartments where accumulation requires professional intervention — at the family's initiative, through adult protective services, or for property sale.
- Estate Hoarding Cleanup: Properties processed through estate settlement often require hoarding cleanup as part of preparing for sale.
- Animal Hoarding: Properties with large numbers of animals in confined conditions — extensive feces, urine, deceased animals, and pest infestation.
- Rental Property Hoarding: Landlords who discover hoarding conditions after a tenant vacates need rapid, thorough remediation.
⚠ Signs You Need Professional Help Now
- Property has been identified as a hoarding situation by family, social services, or law enforcement
- Visible pest activity — rodents, cockroaches, or insects — in a cluttered property
- Strong odors including animal waste, decomposition, or mold
- Property is being prepared for estate sale following the death of a hoarder
- A landlord is preparing to reclaim a rental unit after a hoarding tenant
What's Included
- ✓Non-judgmental, compassionate approach throughout
- ✓Full biohazard assessment before general cleanup begins
- ✓OSHA-compliant removal of all biohazardous materials
- ✓Sorting and salvage coordination
- ✓Deep cleaning and EPA-registered disinfection
- ✓Mold and pest coordination
- ✓Structural damage documentation
- ✓Estate and insurance documentation support
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