Mold that keeps coming back
If cleaning hasn't kept it away, the material is likely still damp or the growth is inside it. Removal plus a fix for the moisture is what lasts.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Aurora, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Aurora kitchens.
- Crews covering Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
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Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Aurora
Spraying bleach on mold under a sink rarely solves it, because the source is still wet and the growth is often inside the particleboard or drywall. Our Aurora crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
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.
A large area of mold
Large-area mold is handled with full containment and HEPA filtration, and we may suggest independent testing beforehand.
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.
Mold behind the refrigerator
Spots on the wall behind the refrigerator usually trace to the water line. We stop it and clean or replace the drywall.
Mold found during a remodel
If your remodel uncovered mold, we can stop that area, remove it properly and hand it back ready for the new kitchen.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
We remove mold-affected particleboard and match new panels to the cabinet where we can.
Mold behind or under the dishwasher
Musty smells near the dishwasher often lead to mold on the subfloor or cabinet side. We remove the affected materials after fixing the leak.
What we handle after the damage
- Inspection and moisture readingsWe look at the visible growth, check surrounding materials with a meter and find the moisture source.
- Fixing the moisture sourceThe leak, drip or condensation problem is repaired, or we tell you who needs to fix it first.
- 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 materialsMoldy drywall, insulation, particleboard and other porous materials are cut out and bagged.
- Cleaning what staysFraming, plywood and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned.
- RebuildNew cabinet panels, drywall, insulation and finishes go back in.
Tools of the job
Replacement panels and drywallNew cabinet bottoms, backs, drywall and insulation for what was removed.
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
Moisture metersTools to find wet materials and confirm they are dry before closing up.
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
Containment sheetingPlastic barriers, zip doors and tape that isolate the work area.
What the work looks like in Aurora homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailAurora kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen mold remediation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Aurora. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was mold under the kitchen sink. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included inspection and moisture readings, fixing the moisture source, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterA Batavia 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: mold under the kitchen sink. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered containment, HEPA air filtration, plus removing affected porous materials.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Batavia →
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
A 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. What we started with: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: black spots on the back of the sink base. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included inspection and moisture readings, removing affected porous materials, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Geneva →
Before
AfterAn Aurora two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: 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 two-story colonial from the 1990s in Aurora
Finished: 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 →Step by step after damage
- InspectA visit to assess the growth, the moisture and the plan.
- Fix the moistureThe leak or condensation is repaired before removal begins.
- Contain and removeThe area is sealed, HEPA filtration runs and affected materials come out.
- Dry and rebuildOnce dry and clean, the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Aurora homeowners
What's the difference between mold removal and mold remediation?
Removal suggests wiping it off. Remediation means fixing the moisture, containing the area, removing affected materials and cleaning, so it doesn't come back.
Will bleach kill mold under my sink?
It may make it look better for a while. Without fixing the moisture and removing porous material, it usually returns.
Do you need a license for mold remediation in Illinois?
Illinois doesn't have a state mold remediation license. We follow industry practice such as IICRC guidance and EPA recommendations for containment and removal.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
Not always. When mold is visible and the cause is clear, EPA guidance says sampling usually isn't necessary. If you want testing, before or after, we recommend an independent inspector.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
Small surface spots on hard surfaces often can be cleaned. If it's on drywall, inside a cabinet panel or keeps returning, call us.
What is the Aurora building department phone number?
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 mold remediation 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
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Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.