Swollen cabinet bottoms and toe kicks
Swollen edges on cabinet bottoms or side panels mean the material has absorbed water. Some can be dried and kept; swollen particleboard is usually replaced.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Addison, IL
Dishwasher, sink or pipe leak in your Addison kitchen? We stop the water, dry the structure and put the kitchen back together.
- Serving Addison ZIP 60101
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen water damage we handle in Addison
Kitchen leaks rarely stay where you can see them. Water from a dishwasher, sink or fridge line runs under cabinets, into the subfloor and down to the ceiling below. In Addison we stop the source, pull out the water, dry the structure with measured readings and rebuild what can't be saved.
Flooring lifting, buckling or cupping
Laminate and wood floors swell and cup when water gets underneath. We dry the subfloor first, then tell you which boards can stay and which have to come up.
Water under the kitchen sink
Wet cabinet floors under the sink usually come from a supply line, shutoff valve, drain slip joint or garbage disposal. We find the leak, fix it and dry or replace the swollen cabinet bottom.
Musty smell after a leak
Lingering mustiness often comes from wet cabinet bottoms, insulation or subfloor. We locate the wet material and dry or remove it.
Water damage found during a remodel
Hidden damage found mid-project is handled before anything is covered up. Drying, rot removal and repair come first.
Stain on the ceiling below the kitchen
When the ceiling below the dishwasher or sink shows a stain, water has reached the joist bay. We open it if needed and dry it out.
Refrigerator ice maker line leak
A pinhole or loose fitting on the fridge water line can soak the floor behind the refrigerator for months. We pull the fridge, replace the line and dry or replace the flooring and subfloor.
Burst or split supply line
A braided hose or old copper line that lets go sends a lot of water in minutes. After the shutoff, we extract, open wet areas and start structural drying the same visit when we can.
What we handle after the damage
- Stopping the waterFirst the source: the water stays off at that fixture until the leak is repaired.
- Moisture mappingWe take readings across the kitchen to mark the wet boundary before anything is removed.
- Removing toe kicks and wet materialsToe kicks come off, and soaked drywall, insulation and swollen cabinet panels are cut out.
- Moving appliancesThe dishwasher, fridge or range is pulled out when water has run under it.
- Drying equipmentAir movers and dehumidifiers are placed for the room and the wet materials and run until readings are normal.
- Daily readingsWe recheck moisture levels during drying and log them, which also helps with an insurance claim.
- Documentation for insuranceWe document the loss and can walk the job with your insurance adjuster.
Tools of the job
Replacement cabinet panels and toe kicksNew bottoms, sides or toe kicks matched as closely as possible to the existing cabinets.
DehumidifiersUnits that pull the evaporated water out of the air so materials keep drying.
Cavity dryingSmall openings or removed toe kicks that let air into wall and cabinet cavities.
Moisture meters and thermal imagingTools that measure moisture in wood and drywall and show where it went.
Antimicrobial treatmentA treatment used on cleaned surfaces after a leak, particularly with dirty water.
Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailAn Addison 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Addison. Before: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: boards that cupped after a dishwasher leak. Finished kitchen: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. Work included moving appliances, daily readings, plus documentation for insurance.
Before
AfterKitchen Water Damage Restoration in a 1980s two-story, Wood Dale
The site: a 1980s two-story in Wood Dale. What we started with: oak parquet and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a wood floor that lifted near the sink. The result: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. Work included removing toe kicks and wet materials, daily readings, plus documentation for insurance.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: beige sheet vinyl and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a wood floor that lifted near the sink. The result: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. The job covered moisture mapping, moving appliances, plus drying equipment.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Addison
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
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Addison
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →What happens after you call
- Call and shut off the waterTurn off the water, keep away from wet outlets and call; we'll give you an arrival time.
- Assess and extractWe find the source, map the moisture and remove standing water.
- Dry and monitorEquipment runs while we check readings until materials reach normal levels, often several days.
- Repair and rebuildDamaged drywall, cabinet parts and flooring are replaced and the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration questions from Addison homeowners
How do you dry out under a kitchen sink?
Small leaks may dry with the doors open and a fan. If the particleboard bubbled or the wall reads wet, we open it up.
Can my cabinets be saved after a leak?
Often, yes. Plywood boxes usually dry well. Swollen particleboard bottoms or toe kicks may be replaced while the rest stays.
Is dishwasher leak damage covered by insurance?
Ask your insurance company. We don't decide coverage, but we keep the records an adjuster typically asks for.
How long does kitchen water damage restoration take?
Extraction happens right away; drying usually runs a few days, and rebuilding depends on what had to be removed.
Will mold grow after a kitchen leak?
Drying promptly and confirming with readings is how mold is prevented. If we find growth, we handle it as mold remediation.
Addison building permit for kitchen water damage restoration: where do I apply?
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 water damage restoration 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 Water Damage Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen Mold RemediationMoisture source fixed, mold contained and removed, kitchen rebuilt.
Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.