1. Talk with the caller
The first call covers the size of the home, who owns it and whether the animals are out. No one needs every answer before calling.
Alburtis, PA · Lehigh County
Not sure who cleans up after an animal hoarding case in Alburtis? Agencies care for the animals, and a cleanup team takes care of the home. Call (877) 812-4220 to ask about hauling, disinfecting and repairs to plan for.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
After animals are removed by animal control or a rescue group, the home still holds urine, feces and damage. Animal waste cleanup restores it to a safe, sanitary state.
If animal hoarding has damaged your house, apartment or rental in Alburtis or anywhere in Lehigh County, you can get cleanup from Alburtis Biohazard Cleanup Help. The cleanup team works for owners, landlords, relatives and caregivers, once the animals are safely out of the home.
Only about 4% of homes in Lehigh County are vacant, so most animal hoarding cleanups here involve a home that someone owns or rents and wants to restore. With about 49 inches of annual rainfall in Alburtis, moisture can add mold to animal waste damage. The crew checks for both when it removes soaked materials.
The work often covers:
The first call covers the size of the home, who owns it and whether the animals are out. No one needs every answer before calling.
Floors, subfloors, walls and furniture are checked for soaked or contaminated materials. Pests and mold, if present, are noted.
Surfaces are scrubbed with approved products and disinfected. Kitchens, bathrooms and sleeping areas get the closest attention.
Floors, walls and fixtures are cleaned and treated. The team walks the home and explains what may need repair or pest control.
Animal hoarding cleanup in Alburtis, PA typically costs $500 to $8,000, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Odor treatment depth affects price. Urine that has reached subfloors and walls needs more than a surface cleaning, and that takes more time and product.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Biohazard handling inside a hoarded home | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $8,000 |
| Animal waste disposal | $20 - $25 per 50 pound bag |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $5,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, Lifecycle Transitions, Fixr) and are not a quote for Alburtis. Price drivers include amount of animal waste, how long it built up, flooring and wall materials, odor treatment. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
It comes from animal urine breaking down. Ammonia irritates the eyes, throat and lungs, and it soaks into floors and walls. Opening windows helps only briefly, and the smell returns until the source is removed.
Confirm that the animals are out, take photos if possible and note any deadline from a landlord, a city office or a sale. If you are the owner or caller, you do not need every detail before calling.
It varies widely. The size of the home, the amount of waste, soaked flooring, odor depth and pests all change the price. The cleanup team gives a real price after seeing the home. Be careful with any quote given sight unseen.
A single room is often finished in a day, while a full house can take several days. Size, waste, soaked materials and odor change the timeline. Pest control and repairs come after the cleaning.
Often yes, when the source is treated. Urine that soaked into subfloors and walls has to be removed or sealed, and covering the smell with fragrance does not last. The team can say what is likely once it has seen the home.
Usually not. Policies often exclude cleaning caused by long-term conditions, though some cover sudden events such as a burst pipe. Read the policy or ask the agent, take photos and keep every receipt.
Call and ask how papers, photos and keepsakes are kept safe from contamination.
Call (877) 812-4220