Biohazard cleanup in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Crime scene, unattended death, suicide, blood and drug residue cleanup for homes, rentals, businesses and public buildings in Goose Creek, in Berkeley County. Call before you decide anything.
Goose Creek at a glance
- Type of government
- Incorporated city
- County
- Berkeley County
- Population, July 2024 estimate
- 50,352
- Population, April 2020 base
- 45,972
- Land area
- 43.4 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer place files
How a cleanup works in Goose Creek
You call and tell us what happened. Once the property is released we look at what is affected, give you a written scope and price, do the work, and leave you a written summary with photos if you need them.
- Crime and trauma scene cleanup
- Unattended death cleanup
- Suicide cleanup
- Blood and bodily fluid cleanup
- Drug residue cleanup
- Residential biohazard cleanup
- Commercial biohazard cleanup
Rules that apply in Goose Creek
Who investigates a death here
South Carolina uses a county coroner system. Each county elects a coroner to a four-year term. Counties of 100,000 or more may also set up a medical examiner commission, but the coroner keeps final responsibility. Violent, suicide, unattended, suspicious and unusual deaths must be reported to the coroner or medical examiner right away. There is no state medical examiner.
Source: S.C. Code Title 17, Chapter 5 (Coroners and Medical Examiners); CDC: South Carolina Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws
Help paying for cleanup after a crime
No. The Department of Crime Victim Compensation (formerly the State Office of Victim Assistance, SOVA), in the Attorney General's Crime Victim Services Division, lists crime scene cleanup among losses it does not cover. It pays for medical care, counseling, lost wages and support, and funeral costs, up to a combined $15,000. Phone 803-734-1900.
Source: SC Attorney General - Department of Crime Victim Compensation; SC Attorney General - DCVC application (rev. Aug 2018), 'What losses are not covered?'; SC Attorney General - Compensation brochure (2021); S.C. Code 16-3-1180 (2017) via Justia
Questions from Goose Creek
Does New Dawn work in Goose Creek?
Yes. Goose Creek is in New Dawn's service area. Jobs are scheduled from Tennessee; call 615-914-0790 and we will tell you how soon we can be there.
Can cleanup start before police release the property?
No. Work starts only after law enforcement or the medical examiner releases it. We confirm the release first.
Who pays for cleanup in Berkeley County?
Usually the property owner, sometimes through homeowner or commercial insurance. After a crime, South Carolina's victim compensation program may help; see the rules above.
This page is general information, not legal, medical or insurance advice. Rules change; check current requirements with the agency named.
You do not have to work this out alone.
Call, and we will explain what we see, what is involved and what happens next.
615-914-0790Or email contact@newdawnbiorestoration.com