1. Walk the space
A cleanup technician checks the attic, crawl space and walls near the smell, looking for fluid stains and flies.
Highland, AR · Sharp County
A strong sickly-sweet smell in your Highland house could mean an animal died in the walls. Call (877) 812-4220 to get dead animal cleanup, removal of soaked insulation and sanitizing.
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.
Need residential or commercial dead animal cleanup in Highland or nearby parts of Sharp County? Wherever it is in your property, whether walls, ceilings, duct runs, chimneys, crawl spaces, porches or storage rooms, call Highland Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 58% of homes in Highland were built before 1980, and older houses often have more gaps, chimneys and crawl spaces where animals can get in and die. Highland gets about 51 inches of rain a year, and wet weather drives wildlife into attics, crawl spaces and sheds where they can die and be hard to find.
The work often covers:
A cleanup technician checks the attic, crawl space and walls near the smell, looking for fluid stains and flies.
The animal is lifted with protective equipment, bagged and sealed, so germs and fluids stay contained.
The carcass and any nesting debris are removed, and fluid-soaked materials are cut out and replaced later.
Joists, subfloors and walls are disinfected and deodorized, and the crew lists any repairs for other trades.
Dead animal removal & cleanup in Highland, AR typically costs $150 to $250, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
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 |
Figures are planning ranges from Bob Vila, HomeAdvisor, not a price for any specific Highland property. Price drivers include where the animal is, whether walls must be opened, size of the animal, odor and cleanup afterward. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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.
Sometimes. A small animal in plain sight can be bagged with gloves and a heavy bag, sealed and disposed of properly. Hidden, large or long-dead animals are a different job, because fluids soak into materials and germs can spread.
It depends on where the animal is, its size and how much material must be removed. A pickup in plain sight costs less than a job inside a wall. The team sets the price after seeing the space.
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.
Hard surfaces, wood framing and items in sealed containers can usually be cleaned and kept. Insulation, carpet, padding and drywall that soaked up fluids are generally removed. The crew sorts items with you before anything is thrown out.
Tell the team what you found and it explains the next step.
Call (877) 812-4220