Methamphetamine labs contaminate properties with toxic chemicals that pose serious health risks and render properties uninhabitable. Relief Remediation provides specialized methamphetamine lab cleanup in Marietta, GA with certified technicians who safely decontaminate former meth labs, 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 meth lab discoveries create urgent health concerns, complex legal requirements, and significant property value issues demanding immediate professional response.
Methamphetamine production creates extensive toxic contamination throughout properties:
Toxic Chemicals Used in Meth Production:
How Contamination Spreads: Meth production releases chemical vapors and residues that settle on all surfaces, penetrate porous materials including carpeting, drywall, and insulation, contaminate HVAC systems spreading throughout properties, and absorb into wood, concrete, and structural materials.
Contamination Extent: Meth lab contamination isn’t limited to manufacturing rooms. Chemicals spread through ventilation systems, permeate walls and floors affecting adjacent rooms, and even migrate to neighboring units in multi-family properties.
We conduct comprehensive property assessment identifying manufacturing locations, determining contamination spread patterns, evaluating structural damage, and assessing affected materials. Certified laboratory testing establishes baseline contamination levels throughout properties.
We work with Marietta Police, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, and Georgia Bureau of Investigation coordinating cleanup timing, ensuring proper scene release, and obtaining necessary documentation.
Our technicians wear Level C personal protective equipment including full-face respirators with chemical cartridges, chemical-resistant protective suits, heavy-duty chemical-resistant gloves, protective boots and eye protection.
We establish strict containment using polyethylene barriers sealing affected areas, negative air pressure preventing contamination spread, HEPA air filtration, and protected pathways through uncontaminated spaces.
Heavily contaminated porous materials must be removed and properly disposed of:
Materials are packaged as hazardous waste and disposed of at licensed facilities.
Remaining structural components receive intensive treatment:
Meth contamination spreads through heating and cooling systems requiring complete ductwork cleaning, air handler decontamination, coil cleaning, filter replacement, and system testing before restart.
Independent certified laboratories test multiple locations throughout properties analyzing methamphetamine residue levels, verifying compliance with Georgia’s 0.1 µg/100cm² standard, and documenting safe conditions for occupancy.
Upon meeting state standards, we provide official decontamination certification documenting successful cleanup, verifying Georgia regulation compliance, and providing legal clearance for occupancy supporting property transactions.
After decontamination clearance, we rebuild properties including flooring installation, drywall replacement and finishing, painting, cabinetry and fixture installation, and complete reconstruction to pre-contamination condition or better.
Exposure to meth lab residues causes serious health effects:
Immediate Symptoms:
Chronic Health Effects:
Children’s Vulnerability: Children exposed to meth lab residues face severe risks including respiratory problems and asthma, developmental delays, behavioral problems and learning disabilities, increased infection rates, and long-term health complications.
Pregnancy Risks: Exposure during pregnancy can cause birth defects, developmental problems, and pregnancy complications.
Professional cleanup eliminates these serious health risks protecting occupants.
Traditional Meth Labs: Large-scale production operations using the red phosphorus or anhydrous ammonia methods creating extensive contamination throughout properties.
Shake and Bake Labs: “One pot” method producing smaller quantities but creating dangerous contamination in homes, apartments, and vehicles.
Smurfing Operations: Properties where pseudoephedrine is extracted from cold medications creating chemical contamination without actual cooking.
Mobile Labs: Vehicles including cars, RVs, and trailers used for meth production requiring specialized automotive decontamination.
Outdoor Labs: Sheds, garages, and outbuildings used for production affecting structures and surrounding soil.
Each lab type requires specific assessment and cleanup approaches.
Professional testing is essential for meth lab situations:
Initial Screening: Baseline testing before cleanup documents contamination extent and guides remediation scope.
Sample Collection: Certified technicians collect samples from manufacturing areas, adjacent rooms, HVAC systems, and throughout properties using standardized methods.
Laboratory Analysis: Accredited laboratories analyze samples using validated methods detecting methamphetamine at levels well below Georgia’s standard.
Post-Cleanup Verification: Final testing after decontamination confirms properties meet state standards before certification.
Multiple Sample Locations: Comprehensive testing includes high-contamination areas, adjacent spaces, and areas where occupants spend time ensuring safety throughout properties.
We work with certified laboratories providing reliable results meeting Georgia requirements.
Relief Remediation provides professional methamphetamine 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.
Partnership with accredited laboratories providing reliable testing meeting state requirements.
Specialized certifications for hazardous material handling ensuring proper safety protocols and complete decontamination.
Established relationships with local and state agencies ensuring professional coordination throughout the process.
Comprehensive services from initial assessment through final certification and property restoration.
Thorough reports, testing results, and certification supporting legal requirements and property transactions.
Complete reconstruction services restoring properties to safe, marketable condition.
Additional capabilities include drug lab decontamination, decontamination services, and complete biohazard cleanup.
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 methamphetamine lab cleanup in Marietta, Georgia.
Georgia follows the 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters standard for methamphetamine surface contamination. Properties must test below this level before certification and legal occupancy.
Signs include strong chemical odors (ammonia, ether, cat urine), staining on walls, ceilings, or counters, excessive ventilation or covered windows, chemical containers and waste, burns or discoloration, and law enforcement notification. If you suspect meth lab activity, contact authorities and professional testing immediately.
No. Meth lab chemicals are highly toxic requiring specialized training, equipment, and protective gear. DIY cleanup exposes you to serious health risks, doesn’t meet Georgia standards, and leaves legal liability. Professional cleanup is essential.
Costs vary significantly based on contamination extent. Small contamination may cost $5,000-$15,000. Moderate contamination typically costs $15,000-$30,000. Extensive contamination requiring major demolition may exceed $50,000-$100,000. We provide detailed estimates after assessment.
Timeline depends on contamination extent. Small properties with limited contamination may require 2-3 weeks. Moderate contamination typically takes 3-4 weeks. Extensive contamination requiring major reconstruction may take 6-8 weeks including testing, cleanup, and restoration.
Most standard policies explicitly exclude drug-related contamination. Some policies have limited coverage for innocent property owners. Policy review with your insurer is essential. We help property owners explore all available options.
Yes. Georgia law requires disclosure of former meth lab activity when selling or renting properties. Failure to disclose creates legal liability. Professional cleanup and certification documentation support disclosure requirements.
Yes, especially in apartments, condos, and townhomes. Contamination migrates through shared walls, ventilation, and plumbing. We assess and address contamination in affected adjacent units when necessary.
Short-term effects include respiratory problems, skin irritation, headaches, and nausea. Long-term exposure causes serious health effects including neurological damage, organ damage, cancer risks, and developmental problems in children. Professional cleanup eliminates these risks.
Certified technicians collect surface samples from multiple locations throughout properties. Accredited laboratories analyze samples using validated methods detecting methamphetamine at levels below Georgia’s standard. Testing before and after cleanup documents contamination and verifies successful decontamination.
Relief Remediation provides methamphetamine lab cleanup in Marietta, Georgia, with IICRC-certified inspectors, advanced technology, and comprehensive reporting. Contact us at 770-741-0183.