How far it has spread
One spot on tile is a short job. Several rooms, stairs or a hallway take longer.
What it has soaked into
Carpet pad, subfloor, drywall and mattresses often have to be cut out and removed.
How much time has passed
Fluids that sat for days go deeper, and odor treatment adds time.
How much waste there is
Contaminated material is disposed of as medical waste, which is charged by volume.
Access
Stairs, a basement, a crawlspace or a tight vehicle interior slow the work.
Hoarding
The amount of material to move before the contaminated areas can be reached.
Before you agree to a price
- Ask for the price in writing, with what is included.
- Ask what would make it change once work starts.
- Ask whether rebuilding, such as new flooring, is part of it. It usually is not.
- Ask if your insurer can see the written price before work begins.
