1. Safety first
The crew checks for hazards such as tight access, weak flooring and electrical wires before entering the area.
Alburtis, PA · Lehigh County
Found a dead raccoon, opossum or rodent on your Alburtis 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.
Carcass removal is the safe handling and disposal of a dead animal, whether it is a mouse in a wall, a raccoon in an attic or a larger animal on a property. Crews wear gloves and respirators because fluids can carry germs.
Whether you own a home, rent it out or manage property in Alburtis, PA, you can get dead animal cleanup anywhere in Lehigh County by calling Alburtis Biohazard Cleanup Help. Crews work at any hour in attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, ductwork and yards.
With roughly 49 inches of annual rainfall in Alburtis, damp crawl spaces and wall voids make dead animal fluids and odor linger longer. Most housing in Lehigh County 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.
What dead animal removal & cleanup covers:
The crew checks for hazards such as tight access, weak flooring and electrical wires before entering the area.
The team sets up protective equipment and creates safe access, using a camera or a small opening when the animal is hidden.
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.
Most dead animal removal & cleanup jobs in Alburtis, PA cost between $150 and $250, based on published cost guides.
Odor treatment needs vary. A closed room is simpler to treat than a house where the smell has spread through ducts and vents.
| 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 Alburtis. 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.
Do not touch it bare-handed. Wear heavy gloves, place it in a heavy bag, seal it and dispose of it according to local rules. Wash your hands well afterward. If it is large or you are unsure, call for help.
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.
On private property, you usually hire a dead animal removal service or cleanup team. Animal services may remove animals from public roads and property, and rules vary by city and county. For a hidden or large animal, describe the smell and location when you call.
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.
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.
Rules vary by city and county. Animal services or public works often remove animals from public roads and property, while private property is usually the owner's responsibility. Call your city or county animal services to learn what applies.
Call Alburtis Biohazard Cleanup Help any hour, including nights and weekends.
Call (877) 812-4220