1. Find the source
The crew follows the odor, checks vents, attic access and crawl spaces, and opens a small section only when needed.
Skyland, Denver, CO · Denver County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your Skyland property? Keep pets away and call (877) 812-4220 to get carcass removal, cleanup of the area and disinfection.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Dead animal decontamination is the final cleaning stage after a carcass is gone. It lowers germs on surfaces and helps remove the odor, using EPA-registered disinfectants and sealed disposal of waste.
In Skyland, a dead animal is both a smell problem and a health matter for you and your household. Call Skyland Biohazard Cleanup Help for help anywhere in Denver County. Crews use protective gear, remove contaminated materials and check the area before handing it back.
Most housing in Denver is occupied, with a vacancy rate of about 7%, so a smell is usually noticed quickly, but wall voids and crawl spaces still hide carcasses. About 56% of homes in Denver were built before 1980, and older houses often have more gaps, chimneys and crawl spaces where animals can get in and die.
Dead Animal Removal & Cleanup in Skyland usually includes:
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.
Bedding, flooring and other surfaces that absorbed fluids are cleaned or removed, and waste is bagged for disposal.
Odor is neutralized, vents and air paths are checked, and the owner receives a summary of the work.
Expect dead animal removal & cleanup in Skyland, Denver, CO to cost roughly $150 to $250, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
The size of the animal matters. Small rodents are simpler to handle, while larger animals can leave far more fluid and require more labor.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
| Dead animal removal | $150 - $250 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor) and are not a quote for Skyland. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Yes. Animals can die inside ducts, and the heating and cooling system then moves the odor through every room. Cleanup includes removing the animal and treating vents and duct openings.
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 Skyland Biohazard Cleanup Help at (877) 812-4220 to talk through the safest next step.
It can be. Fluids can carry germs, and pests such as flies and fleas spread through the home. Do not touch it bare-handed, keep children and pets away and wash your hands well. People with asthma or sensitive lungs should stay out of the area.
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.
No. Cleanup removes the carcass and odor but does not close entry points. A wildlife or pest professional can seal gaps. Removing odor does help, since scent can draw other animals to the same spot.
The smell can last a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the animal, the weather and where it died. It fades faster once the animal and soaked materials are removed and the area is treated.
Call Skyland Biohazard Cleanup Help any hour, including nights and weekends.
Call (877) 812-4220