MadTown Biohazard · Lodi, WI · Zone 4
Crime scene cleanup in Lodi, WI
Lodi is north of Madison on Highway 113, and Rick covers it. We clean up after unattended deaths, suicides, crime scenes and homicides, remove blood, biohazards and odor, clear hoarded homes and lift tear gas and fingerprint powder. Then we rebuild what had to come out. You approve the price first, and we bill your insurer directly.
No money up frontPrice approved firstInsurance billed for youRick covers Lodi
Your Lodi tech is Rick
Rick covers extended regional coverage. Call and Rick or the nearest tech on our crew heads out while you're still on the phone.
608-974-1788- A written price you approve first
- No money up front. We bill insurance
- Licensed biohazard waste disposal
Quick answerFor crime scene, death, suicide or biohazard cleanup in Lodi, WI, MadTown Biohazard is a Madison-based local crew that also removes odor, clears hoarded homes and rebuilds. Rick covers Lodi as part of extended regional coverage, and the whole crew comes in on big jobs. Nothing is due up front. Call 608-974-1788, 24/7.
Local to Lodi
Cleanup techs who know Lodi
Lodi is a small city in the Spring Creek valley near Lake Wisconsin, with older homes, lake houses and seasonal cabins nearby. Seasonal places can sit empty for months, and we’re careful with odor, moisture and pests when one hasn’t been opened in a while.
We work in downtown along Spring Creek, Lake Wisconsin and the Merrimac ferry area and every neighborhood around them. Lodi calls go to Rick, who covers extended regional coverage for MadTown Biohazard. On bigger jobs, the rest of the crew comes in so it gets done right and done fast.
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Your local tech: Rick. Covers extended regional coverage, including Lodi.
The Zone System
Local help in Lodi, made easier, faster and hassle-free
Through our Zone System, regional citywide managers and customer response managers, a Lodi call reaches a real person right away and the closest tech heads out. Lodi is in zone 4, Rick’s zone.
A real person on our Madison crew picks up, day or night. They listen, ask only what's needed, and stay your point of contact for scheduling, updates and the insurance claim.
South central Wisconsin is split into five zones, each with its own local tech. Rick, the tech who covers Lodi starts toward you while you're still on the phone.
Each region has a manager who knows its towns, its police and its medical examiner. On large jobs they bring in more of the crew, so the work gets done right and fast in Lodi.
- Easier. One number and one person who follows your job from the first call to the keys back in your hand.
- Faster. The tech who lives closest is the one who comes, not whoever a national hotline can find.
- Hassle-free. Written price first, insurance billed for you, nothing due up front.
Find your tech
Who covers Lodi, and who covers the towns around it
Lodi is in zone 4, Rick’s zone. Tap any town on the map to see its page, or pick a tech to see their towns.
Stylized map, roughly to scale. Rings show the five zones. Every town we serve is marked. Tap one to open its page.
Every town we cover
From the Capitol Square out to Janesville, Baraboo, Portage and Monroe. If your town isn’t listed, call. We likely cover it.
Kevin’s zone
When families in Madison contact our local office after a traumatic event, we understand how important compassion and professionalism are. Our job is to handle the difficult cleanup process with respect, discretion, and attention to safety.Kevin, MadTown tech
Robyn’s zone
When a traumatic incident happens in Verona, residents should know that specialized cleanup assistance is available close to home. Our Madison-area office is committed to helping families through these difficult circumstances.Robyn, MadTown tech
Gabby’s zone
After a suicide, families deserve privacy, compassion, and professional assistance. Our Madison-area office is here to help Oregon residents address the cleanup without placing that difficult responsibility on loved ones.Gabby, MadTown tech
Lodi is Rick’s town
Cambridge families and property owners deserve access to specialized crime scene cleanup without having to search across Wisconsin for assistance. Our Madison-area office helps connect surrounding communities with professional remediation services.Rick, MadTown tech
Joe’s zone
Families and businesses in Janesville deserve reliable crime scene cleanup services when unexpected tragedies happen. Our Madison-area office is a resource for professional remediation, respectful communication, and careful property cleanup.Joe, MadTown tech
Good to know
The name says crime scene. The work is much wider
Crime scene cleanup is what the trade calls hazardous cleanup after a death, injury or accident. The name stuck because police often arrive first, even when nothing criminal happened. Around Madison, most of our calls are natural deaths and accidents.
So if there’s blood, fluid or an odor anywhere at your home or business in Lodi, call us. We remove it, disinfect what’s left and treat the odor at its source, so the space is safe to live or work in again.
- Natural and unattended deaths
- Falls, injuries and medical emergencies
- Blood and fluids, removed and disinfected
- Death odor treated at the source
- Crime scenes, once police release them
The calls we answer
What Lodi callers need, and how we help
The kinds of situations families, landlords and businesses in Lodi call us about, and what our crew does. We never share details of a real family’s job.
A cabin near Lake Wisconsin wasn't opened for months.
We handle odor, moisture and pests along with the cleanup.
A family needs help after an unattended death in town.
We explain each step and handle the insurance.
What happened in Lodi?
Your next three steps in Lodi
Pick what happened. These are the same first steps Rick walks Lodi callers through on the phone.
What happened?
Pick one. See your next three steps in Lodi.- NowCall 911Police and the Columbia County Medical Examiner come first. Don't move or clean anything.
- NextWait for the releaseThe Columbia County Medical Examiner tells the family when the home is released. Close the door and turn off the furnace or AC fan to that room.
- ThenCall usYour zone's tech walks through with you, sets keepsakes aside and gives you a written price. We call your insurer.
- NowStay safe and call 911The Lodi Police Department control the scene until investigators finish. Ask for the case number before officers leave.
- NextWait for the releaseCall us while you wait, so a tech is ready the minute the property is released.
- ThenWe clean and documentBlood, glass and print powder removed, with photos for insurance and Wisconsin victim compensation.
- NowCall 911, and 988 if you need itCall or text 988 any time, for anyone in the family. You don't have to hold this alone.
- NextYou don't have to go back inGive us a key or a door code. We confirm the release for you.
- ThenQuiet, private cleanupPersonal items set aside for you. We handle the insurance, so you don't have to explain what happened.
- NowGet care for the personThen keep children and pets away from the area. Don't scrub it.
- NextSmall spot on tile? Gloves and disinfectantIf it soaked into carpet, a mattress, a couch or a car seat, call us instead.
- ThenWe trace it and disinfectPad, grout and seams checked. Waste goes to a licensed facility, with paperwork for insurance.
- NowCall 911, don't go further inPolice and the Columbia County Medical Examiner release the unit.
- NextKnow the 60-day ruleUnder Wis. Stat. 704.165, the tenancy generally ends 60 days after you learn of the death, or at the end of the lease.
- ThenWe clean, check neighbors, documentUnits beside and below checked, belongings set aside for the estate, photos for your insurer.
- FirstStart with safety, not stuffA working kitchen, a clear way out and no hidden biohazards come first.
- NextBring the person into the planWe agree on what stays before anything goes. Your county's ADRC can help the family too.
- ThenRoom by room, at their paceKeepsakes and papers saved, hazards handled, photo updates for family who live away.
Rick covers Lodi for MadTown. The whole crew comes in on big jobs.
Call 608-974-1788Who does what
Who does what after a death in Lodi
Families in Lodi are often told to “call someone” without being told who. Here’s who handles each part, and what each one doesn’t do.
| Who | What they do | What they don’t do |
|---|---|---|
| 911 and the Lodi Police Department | Secure the scene and investigate. | Don't clean, and won't recommend one company over another. |
| The Columbia County Medical Examiner | Takes care of the person who died, investigates and tells the family when the home is released. | Doesn't clean, remove stains or remove odor. |
| The funeral home | Cares for your loved one and arranges the visitation and service. | Doesn't clean or decontaminate the home. |
| Your insurance company | Pays for covered cleanup and repairs. | Doesn't send a crew. You can choose your own cleanup company. |
| The landlord or property manager | Owns the unit and usually arranges cleanup in a rental. | Can't let anyone in to clean until police and the Columbia County Medical Examiner release it. |
| A house cleaner or carpet cleaner | Everyday cleaning. | Usually isn't trained or equipped for bloodborne pathogens or medical waste disposal. |
| MadTown Biohazard | Cleans, disinfects and removes odor in Lodi, sends waste to a licensed facility, rebuilds and bills your insurer. | Call 608-974-1788, 24/7. |
Our services
Crime scene & homicide cleanup in Lodi
After a crime in Lodi, police finish their work and leave. The blood, the broken glass and the fingerprint powder stay behind. That’s where we come in.
We check hallways, stairwells, door frames and neighboring units. In shared buildings, one scene can easily touch three spaces.
How we handle it
Investigators sometimes cut out carpet or drywall, spray chemicals or leave print powder everywhere. We clean all of it and add any damaged doors, windows or drywall to the rebuild so you aren’t left with holes.
From Lake Wisconsin to the edges of town, every crime scene call in Lodi gets the same careful, documented process.
- Evidence cut-outs and debris cleared
- Fingerprint powder lifted
- Hallways, stairs and nearby units checked
- OSHA bloodborne pathogen safety
- Licensed infectious waste disposal
Unattended death cleanup
Unattended death cleanup in Lodi
Unattended death cleanup in Lodi starts with one honest walkthrough. We show you what was affected, what can be saved and what it will take, before a single thing is moved.
We set aside photos, papers, jewelry and anything else that might matter, and we ask before any personal item is thrown away.
How we handle it
Every death cleanup gets a written scope before we start. It lists what comes out, what gets cleaned and what it costs. You approve it, and if we find fluids reached somewhere new, like the ceiling below or the next room, we stop and call you before we do anything about it.
Once the Columbia County Medical Examiner releases the home, call us and Rick will explain the plan before anyone touches anything.
- Removal of carpet, pad and drywall that can't be saved
- Subfloor cleaned, disinfected and sealed
- Odor treated at the source
- Belongings set aside and cleaned when possible
- Licensed biohazard waste disposal
Blood & biohazard cleanup
Blood & biohazard cleanup in Lodi
Blood can carry hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. In Lodi, we clean it with full protective gear, hospital-grade disinfectant and licensed waste disposal.
OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen rules aren’t optional for us. Protective gear, safe handling and proper disposal are part of every job.
How we handle it
Blood and bodily fluids are handled as regulated waste under OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen rule and Wisconsin infectious waste rules. That means protective gear, safe handling, sealed packaging and a licensed disposal facility.
For landlords in Lodi, we document every biohazard cleanup, so you have a record for the deposit, the insurer and the next tenant.
- Homes, cars, rentals and workplaces
- After-hours work for businesses
- Waste manifested to a licensed facility
- Written record for safety files
- Same-day service when possible
Suicide cleanup
Suicide cleanup in Lodi
We get calls about suicide cleanup in Lodi from parents, spouses, landlords and friends. Every one gets the same quiet, careful work and the same respect.
Many insurance policies cover suicide cleanup. We handle the claim directly so you never have to describe what happened to an adjuster.
How we handle it
We keep everything private. No signs, no talk with neighbors and no details shared with anyone but the person who hired us.
In a town like Lodi, privacy matters. We keep our presence low-key and never discuss a job with anyone but you.
- Cars and garages included
- Disinfection and deodorizing
- Insurance claim filed for you
- Local grief resources if you want them
- Quiet, low-key arrival
What we see in Lodi
The calls we get from Lodi
Lodi calls include lake houses and cabins near Lake Wisconsin that sat empty for months. We handle odor, moisture and pests along with the cleanup.
- Rick or the nearest tech answers
- Walkthrough with moisture meters
- Written scope and price you approve first
- Licensed biohazard waste disposal
From our techs
Tips for Lodi families and property owners
Practical advice from the techs who answer Lodi calls.
Cabins: call before opening
If a cabin sat closed, call us before you open it up.
Hoarding cleanout
Hoarding cleanout in Lodi
Many Lodi cleanouts happen when a family member is moving to care, a house is being sold or a landlord needs a unit back. We work to your deadline.
Sharps, animal waste, spoiled food and mold are handled as biohazards, with protective gear and proper disposal.
How we handle it
Biohazards are common in hoarded homes: animal waste, spoiled food, sharps and sometimes a death that went unnoticed. We handle all of it with protective gear and proper disposal.
Many of our Lodi cleanouts are for families handling a parent’s home. We send photo updates if you live out of town.
- Deep cleaning and disinfection
- Photo updates if you're out of town
- Follow-up visits available
- Plan agreed with the family first
- Room-by-room sorting
Death odor removal
Death odor removal in Lodi
Death odor in a Lodi home doesn’t fade on its own. It lives in the materials that absorbed fluids, and it comes back until those materials are gone.
Ozone and hydroxyl machines help, but only after the source is gone. Covering odor with fragrance is the reason it comes back.
How we handle it
We use professional deodorization: thermal fogging for porous surfaces, hydroxyl generators that can run while people are nearby, and ozone only in empty spaces where it’s safe. Each has its place, and we pick the right one for the job.
Landlords in Lodi call us when a unit can’t be shown because of the smell. We get it ready to rent again.
- Final room-by-room check
- We come back if odor remains
- Source found and removed
- Subfloor and framing sealed
- Thermal fogging and hydroxyl treatment
Rebuild after cleanup
Rebuild after cleanup in Lodi
Most cleanup companies leave a Lodi family with a gutted room. We finish the job: subfloor, flooring, drywall, paint and trim.
We match finishes as closely as we can, so the repaired room fits the rest of the house.
How we handle it
Our rebuild is part of the same plan you approved for cleanup. We seal the structure, then replace subfloor, flooring, drywall, trim and paint, and match finishes as closely as we can.
For Lodi landlords and sellers, we work to your schedule so the unit can be rented or listed again.
- Final walkthrough with you
- Structure sealed before new materials
- Subfloor and flooring replaced
- Drywall hung, finished and painted
- Trim and doors replaced
Tear gas & fingerprint powder cleanup
Tear gas & fingerprint powder cleanup in Lodi
After a police operation in Lodi, tear gas residue and print powder can both be in the house. We clean them in one visit and add broken doors or windows to the rebuild.
Electronics, glass and finished wood need gentle cleaning. We take care with them and tell you if anything can’t be saved.
How we handle it
We check rooms before you move back in. If anyone still feels irritation, we come back and clean again.
We clean fingerprint powder for homes and businesses in Lodi after break-ins, often before opening time.
- HEPA vacuuming of every surface
- Tear gas and pepper spray residue removed
- Fingerprint powder lifted without smearing
- Ductwork cleaned and filters replaced
- Fabrics laundered or replaced
We come now in Lodi.
A lot of cleanup companies take a message and call you back tomorrow. We don't. The tech who covers in Lodi lives nearby and starts driving while you're still on the phone, with the equipment already on the truck.
- A real person answers, any hour
- The closest local tech heads out right away
- Equipment on the truck, no second trip
- Nothing starts until you approve the plan
Local help
Who else to call in Lodi and Columbia County
Crisis lines, the medical examiner, money help and support for families in and around Lodi. Tap a number to call. Checked November 2026; we have no paid relationship with any of them.
Crisis, right now
Police & medical examiner
Money & insurance
Family, tenants & loss
Local police
Known to the officers who serve Lodi
We keep an open line with the agencies that serve Lodi. Officers and deputies can give our number to a family who asks who to call, and they know a MadTown crew waits for the release, works quietly and stays out of the way of their case.
If we find something during the cleanup that might matter to investigators, we stop and call them before we go on.
These links go to official government websites and open in a new tab. We have no paid relationship with any agency.
Find the Lodi Police Department and every other Wisconsin agency here.
County offices, including the Sheriff and the Medical Examiner.
State DOJ program. Lists up to $1,000 for crime scene cleanup for eligible victims.
Paying for it
Paying for cleanup in Lodi: will insurance cover it?
Paying for cleanup in Lodi is something we sort out with you, after we’ve helped. Most of the time a homeowners, renters, landlord or business policy covers it.
Insurance often pays for this.
- Usually paid by your homeowners policy. Sudden events like a death, crime or injury are often covered.
- Nothing is due up front. We bill the insurer directly where the policy allows.
A general guide, not a coverage decision. Your policy decides, and we check it with you before we start.
Funeral homes
Cleanup before or after the funeral in Lodi
When someone dies at home, the funeral and the cleanup often fall in the same week. We work with your family, and with the funeral home if you’d like, so the house is ready before relatives arrive for the visitation, or after the service if that’s easier.
Funeral directors can call us on a family’s behalf, any hour. Give us the visitation and service times and we’ll plan around them, so nobody has to choose between grieving and dealing with the house.
157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
426 E. Washington St., Poynette, WI 53955
Names and addresses come from public listings. We aren’t affiliated with these funeral homes, and you’re free to choose any funeral home you like.
FAQ
Who to call in Lodi, and other questions
Straight answers to what Lodi families ask us, and what people ask search engines and AI assistants about cleanup in Lodi. Call 608-974-1788 any time.
MadTown Biohazard Crime Scene Cleanup, at 608-974-1788. Rick covers Lodi for us, and the whole crew comes in on big jobs. We answer any hour, and nothing is due up front.
A biohazard cleanup company does, not the police, the Columbia County Medical Examiner or the funeral home. In Lodi, families call MadTown Biohazard at 608-974-1788 once the Columbia County Medical Examiner releases the home.
A trained biohazard crew. In Lodi that’s MadTown Biohazard at 608-974-1788. We find the blood and fluid that’s easy to miss, disinfect everything and keep the whole job private.
No. The Lodi Police Department and the Columbia County Medical Examiner investigate and release the home, but they don’t clean it. That’s left to the family or property owner, and it’s the work a biohazard cleanup company like ours does.
No, that isn’t part of a funeral home’s work. They take care of your loved one. We take care of the home, and we can work around your funeral plans in Lodi.
Call 911. The Lodi Police Department and the Columbia County Medical Examiner will come, and nothing should be moved or cleaned until they release the home. After that, close off the room, turn off the furnace or AC fan to it if you can, and call us at 608-974-1788.
Yes. We pick up any hour at 608-974-1788, and the tech who covers Lodi, Rick, heads out once the property is released.
Usually insurance. Homeowners, renters, landlord and business policies often cover cleanup after a death, crime or accident, and we bill the insurer directly. If a crime was involved, Wisconsin crime victim compensation can help too. Nothing is due up front.
There’s no flat price, because no two scenes are alike. We walk through, write up the scope and price, and you approve it before any work starts. Insurance often covers most or all of it. Our cost guide explains what drives the price.
It isn’t a good idea. Blood and body fluids can carry bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B and C, and fluid usually soaks deeper than you can see. A small spot on tile is one thing. Carpet, a mattress or a subfloor is a job for a trained crew.
We do. Air fresheners and carpet shampoo won’t fix death odor in a Lodi home. The source has to come out first, then the area is sealed and the air treated.
Call 911 first, then MadTown Biohazard at 608-974-1788 once the Columbia County Medical Examiner releases the unit. We clean the unit, check the units beside and below, set belongings aside for the estate and document everything for your insurer.
We do, at the person’s pace. Safety comes first: a working kitchen, a clear way out and no hidden biohazards. Columbia County’s aging and disability resource center can help the family too.
MadTown Biohazard cleans cars, trucks and squad cars in Lodi, at your home, a tow yard or a body shop. Seats, carpet and vents get cleaned and disinfected, with photos for the auto insurer.
Not from us. We work discreetly, keep the door closed and never share photos or details of a job in Lodi.
Yes. If flooring, subfloor or drywall has to come out, we rebuild it under the same plan, so you deal with one company from the first call to the finished room.
Right after police or the Columbia County Medical Examiner release the property, any hour. We’ll tell you who is coming and when before you hang up.
Help is still available. We walk you through Wisconsin crime victim compensation when a crime was involved, and we give you the scope and price in writing before any work begins.
Yes. We wait for the Lodi Police Department to release the scene, follow any instructions officers leave and keep a line open if investigators need to come back.
Yes, and it’s a common request. We’ll have the home cleaned before family gathers, or come after the service if that’s easier.
Yes. We can talk through the plan, the insurance and the paperwork in Spanish. Sí. Ofrecemos ayuda en español. Llámenos al 608-974-1788.
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