Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Discolored or melted plates near the stove mean heat reached the wiring. We have the electrical checked and repaired before closing walls.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Aurora, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Aurora kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Aurora kitchens
A small fire in the kitchen leaves three jobs behind: burned materials, soot on every surface and a smell that lingers in cabinets and drywall. We handle all three in Aurora homes, from cleanup through new cabinets, paint and the range hood.
Appliances covered in soot
We clean the outside of the fridge and dishwasher; the range and hood near the fire are evaluated separately.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Heat-damaged countertop sections are replaced; soot-stained ones are often cleaned.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
A pot left burning leaves an almost invisible, yellow, very smelly residue. It needs specific cleaning and often sealing before paint.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Ceilings and cabinet tops catch most of the smoke. We clean, prime and paint so stains don't bleed through.
Burned or charred cabinets
Fire-damaged boxes and doors come out. We try to keep the rest of the kitchen and match the new pieces to it.
Grease fire on the stovetop
After a stovetop flare-up, the damage is usually concentrated above the burner. We rebuild that area and clean the residue that spread beyond it.
Damaged range hood or microwave above the range
After a fire, the range hood and its duct need attention. We replace the hood and clean or replace the duct run.
What the restoration covers
- AssessmentWe walk the kitchen and nearby rooms to separate burned materials from soot-covered ones.
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Protecting the rest of the houseWe keep the cleanup contained to the affected area.
- Soot cleaningCeilings, walls, cabinets and appliances are cleaned with methods suited to the type of soot.
- Odor removalRemaining smoke odor is treated once the residue is gone.
- Sealing and paintingWe seal cleaned surfaces so stains and smell don't come back through the paint.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
Tools of the job
Odor-sealing primerA primer coat that locks in what cleaning can't fully reach.
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
Replacement cabinets and hoodNew cabinets matched to the existing kitchen where possible, plus a new range hood.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersFiltration that keeps loose particles from spreading.
Dry soot spongesChemical sponges that lift dry soot before any wet cleaning.
Kitchens like yours in Aurora: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Aurora
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Near Eastside, a typical kitchen for Aurora. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: smoke-blackened wood cabinets above the range. The result: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. On site this meant assessment, odor removal, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen fire & smoke restoration
A 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a grease fire that scorched the upper cabinets. The result: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. Work included electrical check, soot cleaning, plus odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Batavia →
Before
AfterAn Aurora 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Aurora
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: cabinet refacing
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Aurora →Step by step after damage
- Call us after the fire is outWhen it's safe to go back in, call; we'll give you a realistic arrival time.
- Assess and protectWe separate burned from smoke-damaged, check the electrical and contain the area.
- Clean and deodorizeBurned materials come out, soot is cleaned and odor is treated.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, paint and finishes put the kitchen back together.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Aurora homeowners
Does insurance cover kitchen fire damage?
Check your policy. We don't decide coverage; we provide the documentation and estimate.
Can a kitchen with fire damage be repaired?
In most cases, yes. We replace what burned and restore the smoke-damaged parts.
How long does fire restoration take?
Cleaning and odor work for a small kitchen fire often takes days. Rebuilding with new cabinets depends on lead times.
How do I get a fire report in Aurora?
The fire department that came to your home handles report requests. Keep the incident number for your claim.
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
Cleaning a smoky kitchen costs less than replacing burned cabinets and the hood. The scope drives the price, in writing.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Aurora?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 77 S. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Does kitchen fire and smoke restoration need a Aurora building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen fire and smoke restoration in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Aurora
Kitchen Water Damage RestorationLeaks stopped, water extracted, cabinets and floors dried and rebuilt.
Kitchen Mold RemediationMoisture source fixed, mold contained and removed, kitchen 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.