Conducting crime scene restoration is not for the faint of heart. It takes a highly qualified company and employees with an ironclad will that can stomach the sights, smells and emotional side of this business. This case study scene was unlike any we had ever experienced in our more than half a century in the construction and restoration business. 

On this particular day, Kowalski Construction was called to respond to a unique situation from local law enforcement. Police asked us to secure a home after making forced entry for an unanswered wellness check. To say the scene quickly escalated into a massive operation would be an understatement. Almost immediately, thousands of rats were discovered living both in and out of the home. The homeowner was discovered deceased inside, but police learned she had lived alone for years and was a hoarder. She had also cared for 13 large snakes, including pythons and boa constrictors.