A death in the home, a violent crime or a serious accident leaves behind more than grief. It leaves a scene that no family member, tenant or property manager should ever have to face alone. Biohazardous material can soak into flooring, drywall and subfloors, carrying pathogens you can’t see and odours that won’t go away with ordinary cleaning.
Desa Contracting & Restoration provides compassionate, professional trauma and biohazard cleaning for homes, condos, rental units and commercial buildings across Markham, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our IICRC-certified technicians handle every detail quietly and safely, so you can focus on your family, your tenants or your business.
Need help right now? Our team is available 24 hours a day. Call 905.940.8994.
Trauma cleaning is the specialized removal, cleaning and disinfection of blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials left behind after a traumatic event. It goes far beyond surface cleaning. Contaminated materials often need to be removed entirely, disposed of as regulated biomedical waste and replaced, followed by deodorization and verification that the space is safe to use again.
We follow the guidance of the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup, the industry benchmark for this work.
Once police release a scene, we take over. We remove blood, tissue and contaminated materials, along with fingerprint powder and chemical residues left behind by investigators. Then we restore the space so it can be lived in or used again.
When a death goes undiscovered for days or weeks, decomposition can damage floors, subfloors and walls and cause strong, lingering odours. Our team removes all of the affected materials, disinfects the area and uses professional odour removal to eliminate what remains. We work with families, landlords, estate executors and condo management.
These are some of the hardest situations a family can go through. We respond with discretion and care, cleaning thoroughly so that loved ones never have to see what was left behind.
Biohazards include blood, bodily fluids, human and animal waste, sharps and other materials that can spread disease. We contain the area, remove contaminated items and disinfect every affected surface using hospital-grade products and proper personal protective equipment.
Severe hoarding can hide mould, pest infestations, animal waste and structural problems. We work respectfully with the occupant or family to sort, remove and sanitize the space, then handle any restoration the property needs afterward.
Sewage backups are classified as Category 3 water under the IICRC S500 standard, meaning they are grossly contaminated and pose real health risks. We extract the water, remove affected materials, disinfect and dry the structure to prevent mould growth.
For offices, condo common areas and commercial spaces, we provide thorough disinfection after confirmed or suspected outbreaks to help protect staff, residents and visitors.
Don’t put your health at risk. Call Desa Contracting & Restoration at 905.940.8994 for a confidential consultation.
Bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV can stay infectious on surfaces long after an event. Household cleaners and a mop can make the problem worse by spreading contamination into grout, carpet padding and wall cavities. Biohazardous waste also has to be handled and disposed of according to Ontario’s provincial waste regulations, which most property owners aren’t equipped to manage.
A trained crew protects your health, protects your property and gives you peace of mind that the job was done right.
1. Confidential assessment. We inspect the scene and explain exactly what needs to be done.
2. Containment. We isolate the affected area to prevent cross-contamination to the rest of the home or building.
3. Removal. Contaminated materials are removed and packaged for safe, compliant disposal.
4. Cleaning and disinfection. Every affected surface is cleaned and treated with professional-grade disinfectants.
5. Odour elimination. We neutralize odours at the source instead of masking them.
6. Restoration. Because we’re also a full general contractor, we can rebuild drywall, flooring and finishes so the space looks like nothing ever happened.
– IICRC-certified and trained technicians who follow recognized industry standards
– Over 10 years of restoration experience throughout Toronto and the GTA
– Available 24/7 for urgent situations
– Cleanup and rebuild under one roof. Unlike cleanup-only companies, we handle everything from biohazard removal to full reconstruction, so you never have to coordinate a second contractor
– Experienced with condos and multi-unit buildings. We regularly work alongside property managers and condo boards and understand how to protect neighbouring units and keep residents informed without compromising privacy
– Insurance support. We work with all insurance companies and can communicate directly with your adjuster
– Discreet, respectful service from start to finish
From our base in Markham, we provide trauma and biohazard cleaning throughout Toronto, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Pickering, Durham Region, Peel Region, Halton Region, Niagara Falls, Caledon, Uxbridge and Barrie.
Some situations are too heavy to handle on your own, and you shouldn’t have to. Whether you’re a family coping with a loss, a landlord dealing with a difficult unit or a property manager responding to an incident, Desa Contracting & Restoration is here to restore safety and peace of mind with care and complete discretion.
Call 905.940.8994 any time, day or night, or contact us online to speak with our team. Every call is confidential.
Many homeowner and commercial insurance policies in Ontario cover trauma and biohazard cleanup, depending on your policy and the circumstances. Desa Contracting & Restoration works with all insurance companies and can help you through the claims process.
We’re available 24/7 and can usually begin as soon as police or the coroner release the scene. Call 905.940.8994 to schedule.
It’s usually the property owner’s responsibility, though this depends on the lease, the condo’s declaration and any insurance coverage. We work directly with landlords, property managers and condo corporations to handle cleanup quickly and discreetly.
We don’t recommend it. Blood can carry bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, and it often soaks into materials far deeper than you would think. Professional cleanup protects your health and makes sure the area is fully decontaminated.
Most jobs take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on how large the affected area is, how long the scene went undiscovered and how much material has to be removed.
Yes. We remove the source of the odour, including affected flooring, subfloor and drywall, and then use professional deodorization so the smell doesn’t come back.
Yes. Desa Contracting & Restoration is both a restoration company and a general contractor, so we can rebuild walls, floors and finishes once the space is safe.
We serve Toronto and the GTA, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Pickering, Aurora, Durham, Peel and Halton regions, and surrounding communities including Niagara Falls and St. Catherine.
Yes. We treat every job with complete discretion and respect for the privacy of families, tenants and building residents.
Aurora, Bolton, Barrie, Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Durham, East York, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Halton, King, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Orangeville, Peel, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Toronto, Uxbridge, Vaughan and more.
