Illegal drug manufacturing contaminates properties with toxic chemicals creating serious health hazards and rendering properties uninhabitable. Relief Remediation provides comprehensive drug lab cleanup in Marietta, GA with certified technicians who safely decontaminate former drug production sites, conduct required testing, and restore properties following Georgia Department of Public Health regulations.
Our certified specialists serve residential and commercial properties throughout Marietta including East Cobb, Historic Marietta Square, Windsor Oaks, and Indian Hills. We understand drug lab discoveries create urgent health concerns, complex legal requirements, and significant property value issues demanding immediate professional expertise.
Illegal drug production takes many forms, each creating unique contamination challenges:
Methamphetamine Labs: The most common illegal drug production operations using highly toxic chemicals including anhydrous ammonia, red phosphorus, and various solvents creating extensive contamination. Our methamphetamine lab cleanup services specialize in meth lab decontamination.
Fentanyl Labs: Synthetic opioid production creating extremely dangerous contamination. Even minimal exposure to fentanyl causes overdose risks requiring specialized handling protocols.
MDMA and Ecstasy Labs: Production of synthetic stimulants using toxic precursor chemicals and solvents contaminating properties.
Synthetic Cannabinoid Labs: Manufacturing of synthetic marijuana products using dangerous chemical compounds and solvents.
Cocaine Processing: Cocaine conversion and processing operations using toxic chemicals including acetone, ether, and hydrochloric acid.
Other Synthetic Drug Labs: Production of designer drugs, synthetic cathinones, and other illegal substances creating hazardous chemical contamination.
Each drug type involves different chemicals and contamination patterns requiring specialized assessment and cleanup approaches.
We conduct thorough property evaluation identifying manufacturing locations and methods, determining contamination spread patterns throughout properties, evaluating structural damage from production or fires, and assessing all affected materials requiring removal or treatment.
Certified laboratory testing establishes baseline contamination levels documenting extent before cleanup begins.
We work professionally with Marietta Police, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other agencies coordinating proper timing after investigations conclude, ensuring legal scene release, and obtaining necessary documentation.
Our technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on contaminants including full-face respirators with chemical cartridges, chemical-resistant protective suits, heavy-duty chemical-resistant gloves, and protective boots and eye protection.
We establish strict containment preventing contamination spread during cleanup using polyethylene barriers isolating affected areas, negative air pressure systems, HEPA air filtration continuously cleaning air, and protected access pathways.
Heavily contaminated porous materials must be removed because they cannot be adequately decontaminated. This includes all carpeting, padding, and underlayment throughout affected areas, drywall in manufacturing locations and adjacent spaces, insulation in walls, ceilings, and attic spaces, contaminated cabinetry and built-in furniture, appliances used in production processes, HVAC system components and filters, and any materials testing above cleanup standards. Materials are packaged as hazardous waste and transported to licensed disposal facilities following strict regulations.
Remaining structural components receive thorough treatment including specialized cleaning agents designed for drug contamination, multiple washing and rinsing cycles, encapsulation of porous surfaces preventing off-gassing, sealing treatments on concrete and wood, and HEPA vacuuming between cleaning passes.
Drug production chemicals contaminate heating and cooling systems requiring complete ductwork cleaning and sanitization, air handler and coil decontamination, filter and component replacement, system sealing preventing recontamination, and testing before system restart.
Independent certified laboratories test properties after cleanup collecting samples from multiple locations, analyzing specific drug residues present, verifying compliance with Georgia standards, and documenting safe conditions throughout properties.
Upon meeting state standards, we provide professional decontamination certification documenting successful cleanup and Georgia regulation compliance, providing legal clearance for occupancy, and supporting property transactions and insurance claims.
After decontamination clearance, we restore properties to pre-contamination condition including new flooring installation throughout affected areas, drywall replacement and professional finishing, interior painting, cabinetry and fixture installation, and any necessary structural repairs.
Drug production releases toxic chemicals that contaminate properties extensively:
Chemical Contamination: Manufacturing processes release chemical vapors that settle on all surfaces, penetrate porous materials including carpeting and drywall, contaminate HVAC systems spreading throughout properties, and absorb into wood, concrete, and structural materials.
Contamination Spread: Drug lab chemicals aren’t limited to production areas. Vapors travel through ventilation systems, permeate walls and floors affecting adjacent rooms, escape through cracks contaminating neighboring spaces, and in multi-family properties, migrate to adjacent units.
Persistence: Chemical residues remain dangerous indefinitely until proper professional cleanup. Standard cleaning doesn’t eliminate contamination.
Hidden Contamination: Toxic chemicals hide inside walls, under flooring, in HVAC systems, on ceilings and attic spaces, and in places you can’t see or easily access.
Exposure to drug lab residues causes serious health effects:
Immediate Symptoms:
Chronic Health Effects:
Vulnerable Populations at Greatest Risk:
Professional cleanup eliminates these serious health risks protecting all occupants.
Drug lab cleanup presents significant insurance challenges:
Standard Policy Exclusions: Most homeowner’s and commercial insurance policies explicitly exclude drug-related contamination even for innocent property owners who had no knowledge of illegal activities.
Limited Coverage Scenarios: Some policies provide limited coverage under specific circumstances. Thorough policy review with insurers is essential.
Property Owner Financial Responsibility: Without insurance coverage, property owners bear full cleanup costs often ranging from tens of thousands to over $100,000 depending on contamination severity.
Assistance Programs: Georgia may have limited grant or assistance programs for innocent property owners facing drug lab cleanup costs. We help property owners explore all available options.
Documentation Importance: Complete professional documentation supports any available insurance claims, assistance applications, or legal proceedings.
Relief Remediation provides professional drug lab cleanup throughout Marietta including East Cobb, Historic Marietta Square, Chestnut Creek, Windsor Oaks, Indian Hills, Northampton, Somerset, Charlton Forge, and Dunleith.
We also serve Roswell, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and Vinings. Our location near I-75 and Cobb Parkway enables service throughout ZIP codes 30006, 30007, 30008, 30060–30068, and 30090.
Complete understanding of Georgia Department of Public Health standards ensuring legal compliance and proper certification for all drug types.
Working relationships with accredited laboratories providing reliable testing meeting all state requirements for various drug contaminants.
Specialized certifications for hazardous material handling ensuring proper safety protocols protecting technicians and occupants.
Established relationships with local, state, and federal agencies ensuring professional coordination throughout the remediation process.
Complete capabilities from initial assessment and testing through final certification and property restoration.
Thorough reports, laboratory results, and certification supporting legal requirements, property transactions, and insurance claims.
Professional reconstruction services restoring properties to safe, marketable condition after decontamination.
Additional capabilities include decontamination services, complete biohazard cleanup, and hoarding cleanup when drug labs exist in hoarding situations.
Location: 25 Powder Springs St, Suite 215, Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: 770-741-0183
Certifications: IICRC, PMII, OSHA HAZWOPER
BBB Rating: A+ Accredited
Call 770-741-0183 for professional drug lab cleanup in Marietta, Georgia.
Warning signs include strong unusual chemical odors (ammonia, ether, solvents), excessive ventilation or covered windows, staining on walls, ceilings, or counters, chemical containers and waste, burn marks or discoloration, and law enforcement notification. If you suspect drug lab activity, contact authorities and professional testing immediately.
All illegal drug manufacturing creates contamination requiring professional cleanup including methamphetamine, fentanyl, MDMA/ecstasy, cocaine processing, synthetic cannabinoids, and other designer drugs. Each drug involves toxic chemicals requiring specialized decontamination.
Never. Drug lab chemicals are highly toxic requiring specialized training, protective equipment, and techniques. DIY cleanup exposes you to serious health risks, doesn’t meet Georgia legal standards, and leaves ongoing liability. Professional cleanup is legally required and essential for safety.
Costs vary significantly based on drug type, contamination extent, and property size. Minor contamination may cost $5,000-$15,000. Moderate contamination typically costs $15,000-$40,000. Extensive contamination requiring major demolition may exceed $50,000-$150,000. We provide detailed estimates after professional assessment.
Timeline depends on contamination severity. Small properties with limited contamination may require 2-3 weeks for testing, cleanup, and restoration. Moderate contamination typically takes 4-6 weeks. Extensive contamination requiring major reconstruction may take 8-12 weeks from initial assessment through final certification.
Most homeowner’s and commercial policies explicitly exclude drug-related contamination. Some policies have extremely limited coverage for proven innocent property owners. Policy review with your insurance company is essential. We help property owners explore all available financial options.
Yes. Georgia law requires disclosure of former drug lab activity when selling or renting properties even after professional cleanup. Failure to disclose creates serious legal liability including fraud claims and health effect liability. Professional cleanup certification supports proper disclosure.
Georgia establishes specific contamination limits for different drugs. For example, methamphetamine has a 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters standard. Other drugs have different standards. Properties must test below applicable limits before legal occupancy certification.
Yes, especially in apartments, condos, townhomes, and attached properties. Drug manufacturing chemicals migrate through shared walls, ventilation systems, and plumbing. We assess and address contamination in affected adjacent units when necessary.
Short-term exposure causes respiratory problems, skin irritation, headaches, nausea, and chemical sensitivity. Long-term exposure causes serious effects including neurological damage, organ damage, cancer risks, immune system problems, and severe developmental issues in children. Professional cleanup eliminates these health risks.
Relief Remediation provides Drug Lab Cleanup in Marietta, Georgia, with IICRC-certified inspectors, advanced technology, and comprehensive reporting. Contact us at 770-741-0183.