Death Cleanup, Crime Scene Cleanup and Biohazard Cleanup in Schererville, IN
Midwest Trauma Cleanup provides death cleanup, crime scene cleanup and biohazard cleanup for homes, vehicles and businesses in Schererville and the surrounding Lake County towns. We’re IICRC-certified and veteran-owned, we answer 24/7, and we can be at your door within 1 hour or at a scheduled time we agree on.
Schererville death cleanup at a glance
- Response time: within 1 hour anywhere in Schererville, 24/7, or at a scheduled time you choose
- Services: death cleanup, unattended death cleanup, crime scene cleanup, suicide cleanup, blood cleanup, biohazard cleanup and hoarding cleanup
- Areas covered: every Schererville subdivision, plus St. John, Dyer, Griffith, Highland, Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Merrillville
- Who pays: usually homeowners or landlord insurance, which we bill directly. Indiana victim compensation covers up to $15,000 for crime scene cleanup after a violent crime
- Who releases the home: Lake County Coroner, Crown Point (219) 755-3265
- Credentials: IICRC-certified and veteran-owned, and we follow OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard
- Phone: (888) 629-1222
Schererville is mostly quiet subdivisions and family homes, which is exactly why a death or a traumatic event in the house can feel so overwhelming here. Most people have never had to think about who to call. We help families in ZIP code 46375 every step of the way, whether you live in a newer subdivision south of US 30, an older ranch home closer to Joliet Street, or a townhome or apartment off US 41.
Death cleanup, crime scene cleanup and biohazard cleanup in Schererville
- Unattended death cleanup: Many Schererville homes have finished basements, carpeted bedrooms and central air. When a loved one passes and isn’t found right away, fluids and odor can reach the subfloor and the ductwork. We remove what’s affected and clean the HVAC system so the smell doesn’t come back.
- Crime scene cleanup: After Schererville Police or the Lake County Sheriff release the scene, we remove blood, fingerprint powder and damaged materials, then disinfect and deodorize the space.
- Suicide cleanup: We arrive quietly in unmarked vehicles and handle everything privately, so your family never has to see the area again.
- Vehicle biohazard cleanup: With US 30, US 41 and I-65 running through and around town, we get calls about cars and trucks after an accident, an injury or a death inside a vehicle. We clean and decontaminate the interior and give you documentation for your auto insurer.
- Blood cleanup and biohazard cleanup: We clean homes, offices and the shops and restaurants along US 30.
- Hoarding cleanup: We help families clear and clean a loved one’s home, setting aside photos and important papers as we go.
What happens after a death at home in Schererville
When someone dies at home unexpectedly, call 911 first. Schererville Police and EMS will respond, and the Lake County Coroner investigates unattended deaths. Once the coroner releases the home, cleanup becomes the responsibility of the family or the property owner.
That’s when you call us. We’ll ask a few questions on the phone and give you an honest idea of cost and timing. When we arrive, we photograph the area for your insurance company, set up containment, and remove and disinfect everything affected following OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard. Before we leave, we confirm the space is clean with ATP testing and an odor check, and we walk through it with you.
Who pays for death cleanup and crime scene cleanup in Schererville?
Most homeowners policies cover death cleanup and biohazard cleanup as sudden, accidental damage, and we bill your insurance company directly. Auto policies usually cover vehicle biohazard cleanup after an accident. If a violent crime was involved, Indiana’s Violent Crime Victim Compensation program has covered crime scene cleanup since July 2022, up to $15,000, and you can apply through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Case study: vehicle cleanup after an accident on US 30
A family called us after a serious accident on US 30 left their SUV with blood throughout the front seats and floor. The vehicle had been towed to a lot in Schererville, and they couldn’t bring themselves to go through it. We met the tow yard at a scheduled time, removed the personal belongings and returned them to the family, then removed and replaced the contaminated seat materials and carpet and disinfected the interior. The family’s auto insurance covered the work, and they never had to see the vehicle the way it was.
“Every call is a person, not a job. We lead with being human, we’re here to help, and the families we work with can tell the difference.”
Blake, Midwest Trauma Cleanup and Restoration
What Schererville families say
“My father passed away in his home in Schererville and we didn’t find him for a few days. This team came out the same night, was so gentle with us, and handled the insurance. The house was spotless and the smell was completely gone.”
Lisa M., Schererville
“They cleaned my son’s car after his accident on 41. I couldn’t face it, and they took care of everything without me having to be there.”
Rob K., St. John
Local technicians serving Schererville and the Region
We think the people who come into your home on a day like this should be from your community. As we grow in Northwest Indiana, we’re hiring and training technicians who live in Schererville, St. John, Dyer, Crown Point and the surrounding Lake County towns. Local crews respond faster and know the area, and every hire keeps good work here in the Region. If you’re interested in a career helping families through hard moments, reach out through our contact page.
Help for Schererville families
These Lake County offices and programs can help with the parts of a loss that go beyond cleanup.
Lake County Coroner’s Office
2900 West 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3265
For questions about a death investigation, death records, or when your home will be released. Visit the Coroner’s website.
Lake County Prosecutor, Victim/Witness Division
2293 North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3720 (ask for the Victim/Witness Division)
If a crime was involved, an advocate can explain the court process and help you apply for state victim compensation. Learn about the division.
Hospice of the Calumet Area, Healing Hearts Grief Support
600 Superior Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-2732
A short drive from Schererville, with grief groups for kids, teens and adults that are open to anyone in the community. See their grief programs.
Indiana 211
Dial 211 from any phone, 24 hours a day
A free, confidential line that connects Schererville residents with counseling, housing help and other local support. Visit Indiana 211.
Towns we serve near Schererville
Along with Schererville, we provide death cleanup, crime scene cleanup and biohazard cleanup in St. John, Dyer, Griffith, Highland, Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Merrillville, with the same 1 hour response. Our Munster and Hammond pages cover the communities just to the north, and our Gary page covers Gary and its neighboring towns. You can also browse all of our Indiana service areas.
Schererville death cleanup, crime scene cleanup and biohazard cleanup FAQs
Once Schererville Police and the Lake County Coroner release the home, death cleanup is up to the family or the property owner. A professional death cleanup company like ours removes the contamination, disinfects the area and clears the odor so your family doesn’t have to.
In most cases, yes. Insurers treat death cleanup and biohazard cleanup in a Schererville home as sudden, accidental damage, so it’s usually covered under the dwelling portion of your policy. We handle the billing with your carrier and give the adjuster every photo and report they ask for.
It depends on how much of the home is affected and whether carpet, subfloor or ductwork has to be removed. In Schererville homes with finished basements and central air, we check how far contamination spread before quoting. You’ll get a range on the phone and a written estimate on site.
Yes. We provide vehicle biohazard cleanup for cars and trucks after accidents on US 30, US 41 and I-65, including vehicles at Schererville tow yards. Auto insurance usually covers it, and we can meet the tow yard so you don’t have to see the vehicle.
We answer 24/7 and can be anywhere in Schererville within 1 hour, from the subdivisions south of US 30 to the homes near Joliet Street. If you’d rather schedule it, we’ll set a time that works for you.
They can. Since July 2022, the state has paid up to $15,000 toward crime scene cleanup for victims of violent crime. An advocate at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Victim/Witness Division in Crown Point can walk a Schererville family through the application, and our invoice and photos go right along with it.
Yes. We provide death cleanup, crime scene cleanup and biohazard cleanup in St. John, Dyer, Griffith, Highland, Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Merrillville with the same 1 hour response we offer in Schererville.
On a quiet Schererville cul-de-sac, a work truck stands out, so we drive unmarked vehicles and pull into the driveway or garage whenever we can. Our gear stays inside the house, and to anyone walking by it looks like a routine home service visit.
We don’t recommend it. Body fluids can carry bloodborne diseases, and in homes with carpeted floors and forced-air systems, contamination and odor travel further than you can see. Professional death cleanup removes it at the source and confirms the home is safe with testing.
Most death cleanup and biohazard cleanup jobs in Schererville homes take one to three days. We’ll give you a timeline before we start and keep you updated as we work.