1. Talk with the caller
The first call covers the size of the home, who owns it and whether the animals are out. No one needs every answer before calling.
Hurricane, WV · Putnam County
How do you restore a house after too many animals lived in it? In Hurricane, WV, the cleanup team bags waste, removes soaked materials, scrubs and deodorizes. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk it through.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Animal hoarding cleanup covers floors, subfloors, walls, furniture, crates and air. Urine soaks deep into porous materials, so surface cleaning alone rarely removes the problem.
If animal hoarding has damaged your house, apartment or rental in Hurricane or anywhere in Putnam County, you can get cleanup from Hurricane Biohazard Cleanup Help. The cleanup team works for owners, landlords, relatives and caregivers, once the animals are safely out of the home.
Only about 7% of homes in Putnam County are vacant, so most animal hoarding cleanups here involve a home that someone owns or rents and wants to restore. Hurricane averages about 40 inches of rain a year. Whatever the climate, urine soaked into flooring and walls keeps giving off odor until it is removed.
What animal hoarding cleanup covers:
The first call covers the size of the home, who owns it and whether the animals are out. No one needs every answer before calling.
Floors, subfloors, walls and furniture are checked for soaked or contaminated materials. Pests and mold, if present, are noted.
Waste, bedding, crates and ruined items are bagged and sealed. Anything that may carry germs is handled with extra care.
Odor treatment follows cleaning, and the team notes any floors, walls or fixtures that need a builder. Pest control is recommended where needed.
Most animal hoarding cleanup jobs in Hurricane, WV cost between $500 and $8,000, based on published cost guides.
Pests such as fleas, flies and rodents add work and sometimes call for a pest control company before or after cleanup.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $8,000 |
| Animal waste disposal | $20 - $25 per 50 pound bag |
| Biohazard handling inside a hoarded home | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Animal waste cleanup | $500 - $5,000 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, Lifecycle Transitions, Fixr) and are not a quote for Hurricane. Price drivers include amount of animal waste, how long it built up, flooring and wall materials, odor treatment. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Sometimes. Flooring, drywall, baseboards and paint may need replacing once soaked and chewed materials are removed. The team notes what it finds so a builder can plan the repairs.
Urine and feces release ammonia, which irritates the eyes and lungs. Waste can carry bacteria and parasites, and some diseases pass between animals and people. Fleas, ticks, rodents, dust and mold add to the problem. Anyone who feels unwell after time in the home should see a doctor.
It comes from animal urine breaking down. Ammonia irritates the eyes, throat and lungs, and it soaks into floors and walls. Opening windows helps only briefly, and the smell returns until the source is removed.
They are handled with care and disposed of properly, as local rules require. The cleanup team can explain how this is done and which agency to contact if needed.
Usually not. Policies often exclude cleaning caused by long-term conditions, though some cover sudden events such as a burst pipe. Read the policy or ask the agent, take photos and keep every receipt.
A single room is often finished in a day, while a full house can take several days. Size, waste, soaked materials and odor change the timeline. Pest control and repairs come after the cleaning.
Ask about waste removal, soaked flooring, disinfecting and odor treatment.
Call (877) 812-4220