1. Make sure the site is released
Cleanup does not start while police or investigators are still working. The owner can confirm the release with the agency.
Charter Point, Jacksonville, FL · Duval County
Do not scrub or air out a suspected drug lab on your own. In Charter Point, call (877) 812-4220 to ask about meth lab cleanup, from sampling surfaces to hauling contaminated materials away.
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Meth lab cleanup is the testing, removal and cleaning of a property where methamphetamine was made or heavily used. Residue can sit in walls, floors, soft materials and vents, even when nothing looks wrong.
If your Charter Point property needs meth lab cleanup or drug lab decontamination, you can call Charter Point Biohazard Cleanup Help and get help anywhere in Duval County. Crews wear protective equipment and start with testing so the plan fits your property.
About 40% of homes in Jacksonville were built before 1980, and older drywall, carpet and trim can soak up residue that is hard to remove. Renters make up about 42% of households in Jacksonville, so landlords often face the question of residue after a tenant leaves.
A typical drug lab & meth lab cleanup job includes:
Cleanup does not start while police or investigators are still working. The owner can confirm the release with the agency.
The work area is sealed, workers put on protective gear, and dust is controlled so residue does not spread.
Cleaning goes from ceilings to floors so residue falls onto surfaces that are cleaned last.
Follow-up samples show whether the cleaning worked. Areas that do not pass are cleaned and tested again.
Most drug lab & meth lab cleanup jobs in Charter Point, Jacksonville, FL cost between $1,500 and $120,000, based on published cost guides.
Rebuilding is separate from cleanup. Replacing drywall, flooring or fixtures after removal is a different project and a different cost.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Moderate contamination | $10,000 - $25,000 |
| Drug lab cleanup | $5,000 - $50,000+ |
| Light use contamination | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| Drug remediation projects | $5,000 - $25,000+ |
Figures are planning ranges from PushLeads, Drug biohazard cleanup cost guide, BioCleaners Directory, Biohazard cleanup company pricing guide, not a price for any specific Charter Point property. Price drivers include whether it was smoking or production, size of the home, air system contamination, testing before and after. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
Often not. In many cases the person who calls does not need to be on site. The team may need access, keys and a point of contact. Ask how that can be arranged, especially if you are out of town or the property is vacant.
Some hard items can be cleaned. Porous items such as upholstery, mattresses, curtains and carpets often cannot, because residue soaks into them. The team can advise on what is likely to be removed and what can be tested.
Not reliably. Residue can stay on surfaces and in materials for a long time. Airing out a home may reduce odor but does not remove residue. Testing and professional cleaning are how owners learn whether a property is safe.
A tester wipes or swabs defined areas of walls, floors, vents and other surfaces and sends the samples to a lab. The results show which areas hold residue. Testing happens before cleanup to plan the work and again afterward to check it.
Only after law enforcement releases the property. Investigators handle evidence and any dangerous chemicals first. Once the site is released, you can book testing and cleanup as the owner. Ask the agency when the release happens.
It is not recommended. Residue cannot be seen, and household cleaners can spread it. Leftover chemicals and contaminated materials may also need regulated handling. If you suspect a former lab, leave, keep people and pets out, and call 911 or Poison Control for symptoms.
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Stay out, keep people and pets away, and call for meth lab cleanup.
Call (877) 812-4220