When Homeland Security raided a commercial property in North Houston this January, they expected to find trouble. They did not expect multiple officers to end up in the ER after being exposed to airborne fentanyl residue. As if that wasn’t enough, a sewage backup at the same property turned the scene into a Breaking Bad, Dirty Jobs mashup.
That’s when ABC Restoration got the call. What started as a routine water damage cleanup quickly escalated when we discovered the real situation, turning it into a full-scale HazMat operation.
From a Simple Backup to a Serious Situation
Only once our team arrived did we find out the site had a drug lab that had been recently raided and was contaminated with fentanyl residue. So, instead of just dealing with a plumbing issue, we were suddenly faced with a toxic cocktail of biohazards, crime scene cleanup, and enough safety risks to startle a traveling circus manager.
“We came in expecting to handle water damage, and suddenly, we were dealing with a hazardous materials cleanup,” said Phil Bryant, president and owner of ABC Restoration. “Fortunately, in addition to damage restoration, our services also include crime scene and trauma cleanup, so we were able to ensure the space was fully decontaminated after law enforcement completed their work.”
Clearing the air is what we do best when things get out of hand.
The Danger of Fentanyl Residue
Fentanyl is dangerous even in tiny amounts. Even a little exposure, whether through touch or airborne particles, can cause serious harm. That’s why our team took no chances. We used industrial-grade air filtration, chemical treatments, and containment procedures to make sure every trace of residue was gone.
Our team handled the entire decontamination in a single day. For the property owner, that meant the property owner could get back to business without a nightmare cleanup hanging over their head.
More Than Just Emergency Cleanup
This incident is a reminder that emergencies can leave behind a lot more than visible damage. Whether it’s water, fire, mold, or even biohazards, these situations need to be cleaned up fast and thoroughly.
That’s where we step in. For over 35 years, we’ve been helping businesses and homeowners get back to normal after disasters. Our commercial restoration services are designed to handle even the toughest jobs, from burst pipes to crime scenes. We work directly with your insurance company to streamline the claims process, so you can focus on getting back to business.
What to Do If You’re Dealing with a Disaster
If your property has been through a fire, flood, or an unexpected crime scene, don’t try to handle it alone. Our team at ABC Restoration is ready to help, with 24/7 emergency services and fast response times across the Greater Houston area, including Galveston, Conroe, Katy, and Mont Belvieu.
Call us at 281.336.1888 or visit abcrestoration.com to learn more about our services.
At ABC Restoration, we clean up the mess, so you don’t have to stress.
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