Mold inside a wall after a leak
Stains or bubbling paint on a kitchen wall can mean moisture and growth inside. We cut it open under containment and clean the framing.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Addison, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Addison kitchens.
- Crews covering Addison ZIP 60101
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Addison
Kitchen mold usually sits where you don't look: the back panel of the sink base, the wall behind the dishwasher, the subfloor under the fridge. We open those spots in Addison homes, remove the mold the way industry guidance describes and rebuild the cabinet or wall.
Mold behind the refrigerator
A leaking ice maker line or condensation from the fridge can grow mold on the wall and floor behind it. We pull it out, fix the line and remove what is affected.
Mold under the kitchen sink
The sink base is the most common place we find kitchen mold. A drain or supply drip keeps the particleboard damp, and that panel usually has to be replaced.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
A persistent earthy smell in the kitchen often means growth inside a cabinet, wall or under the floor. We inspect and use moisture readings to narrow it down.
Mold under the sink with no visible leak
If mold came back after cleaning and nothing seems to drip, we look for hidden moisture with meters and run the fixtures while we watch.
Mold behind or under the dishwasher
A leaking door seal or drain hose can keep the floor and wall behind the dishwasher damp for months. We pull the unit and check the subfloor, side panels and drywall.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
Porous cabinet parts with mold are removed. Solid wood or plywood that is only surface-affected can often be cleaned and kept.
A large area of mold
Bigger areas need sealed containment, negative air and more careful removal. We explain the plan before we start.
What we handle after the damage
- Inspection and moisture readingsFirst we map how far the moisture and growth reach and what caused them.
- Fixing the moisture sourceEPA advises fixing the water problem first; otherwise the mold returns.
- ContainmentWe isolate the affected area so spores and dust stay inside it.
- HEPA air filtrationAir scrubbers with HEPA filters run during the work, often with negative pressure on the containment.
- Removing affected porous materialsMaterials mold has grown into are removed rather than cleaned.
- Final cleaningA detailed cleanup of the work area finishes the remediation.
- RebuildWe restore the cabinet, wall or floor that was removed.
Methods and equipment
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
Replacement panels and drywallMaterials to rebuild the area after remediation.
Moisture metersReadings that show where moisture is and when drying is done.
HEPA vacuumsCleanup equipment that holds fine dust instead of blowing it around.
Kitchen Mold Remediation before and after — Addison homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1980s two-story, Addison
The site: a 1980s two-story in Addison. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a musty smell that wouldn't go away. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included containment, HEPA air filtration, plus removing affected porous materials.
Before
AfterAn Itasca two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a musty smell that wouldn't go away. The result: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered fixing the moisture source, containment, plus removing affected porous materials.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Itasca →
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen mold remediation
A 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a swollen, spotted cabinet floor under the sink. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. On site this meant inspection and moisture readings, fixing the moisture source, plus removing affected porous materials.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterAn Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →Step by step after damage
- InspectWe look at the mold, find the moisture source and measure how far it reaches.
- Fix the moistureThe source gets fixed first so the work lasts.
- Contain and removeContainment goes up, then moldy materials are removed and surfaces cleaned.
- Dry and rebuildWe confirm dryness, clean up and restore the cabinet, wall or floor.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Addison homeowners
What's the difference between mold removal and mold remediation?
Remediation is the full process: source, containment, removal, cleaning and drying. Simply cleaning the surface is removal.
Will bleach kill mold under my sink?
Bleach can lighten the surface but doesn't fix moisture or reach growth inside porous materials. EPA doesn't recommend it as a routine cleanup step.
What causes mold under the kitchen sink?
A drip that keeps the cabinet bottom damp is the usual cause. Particleboard holds water and gives mold a place to grow.
How long does kitchen mold remediation take?
A contained sink-base job is short; a wall cavity takes longer. We give you a schedule after the inspection.
What affects the cost of mold remediation?
A small sink-base job and a full wall cavity are very different. The scope, containment and repairs drive the price, and you get it in writing.
What is the Addison building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen mold remediation in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen Water Damage RestorationLeaks stopped, water extracted, cabinets and floors dried and rebuilt.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke RestorationSoot cleaned, smoke odor removed, burned cabinets and walls rebuilt.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.