Water damage found during a remodel
Old leak damage behind cabinets is common. We fix it properly so the new kitchen isn't built over it.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Aurora, IL
Dishwasher, sink or pipe leak in your Aurora kitchen? We stop the water, dry the structure and put the kitchen back together.
- Crews covering Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen water damage we handle in Aurora
When water gets into a kitchen, the cabinets, flooring and wall cavities soak it up quietly. We handle the full job in Aurora: shutting off and fixing the leak, drying, removing what is ruined, documenting the damage for your insurer and restoring the room.
Musty smell after a leak
If the kitchen still smells damp after cleanup, something didn't dry. Meter readings show where.
Water under the kitchen sink
If the sink base smells damp or the bottom panel has bubbled, water has been getting in for a while. We trace it, repair it and check the wall and floor behind the cabinet.
Dishwasher leaked across the floor
Dishwasher floods are among the most common kitchen water losses we see. The unit comes out, the leak is diagnosed and the floor and cabinet bottoms are dried and checked with a meter.
Drain backup or dirty water
Water from a backed-up drain is not clean water. Porous materials it touched are usually removed rather than dried, and the area is cleaned and disinfected.
Stain on the ceiling below the kitchen
Ceiling stains below the kitchen are a sign to look upstairs. We find the leak and dry the space in between.
Burst or split supply line
Supply line failures soak everything nearby fast. Extraction and drying equipment matter more than speed with a mop, and we set both up once the line is repaired.
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.
From cleanup to rebuild
- 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 appliancesAppliances in the wet area come out so the floor beneath can dry.
- Drying equipmentWe set fans and dehumidifiers and adjust them as the materials dry.
- Documentation for insuranceWe document the loss and can walk the job with your insurance adjuster.
- RebuildWe restore the kitchen once everything is dry: walls, cabinets, floor and fixtures.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Replacement cabinet panels and toe kicksPanel replacement for swollen parts when the rest of the cabinet is sound.
Moisture meters and thermal imagingTools that measure moisture in wood and drywall and show where it went.
Antimicrobial treatmentApplied to cleaned framing and cavities where industry practice calls for it.
DehumidifiersEquipment that keeps room humidity low enough for drying to continue.
Cavity dryingDirected airflow into spaces under cabinets and inside walls.
Before and after: kitchens near Aurora
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Aurora
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Aurora. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a wood floor that lifted near the sink. Finished kitchen: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. The job covered stopping the water, removing toe kicks and wet materials, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen water damage restoration
A 1980s two-story in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. Before: oak parquet and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: 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 removing toe kicks and wet materials, drying equipment, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Warrenville
The site: a 1980s two-story in Warrenville. The kitchen as it was: beige sheet vinyl and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant moisture mapping, removing toe kicks and wet materials, plus documentation for insurance.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Warrenville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Aurora
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
What changed: 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
- 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 rebuildWe rebuild what was removed and reconnect appliances.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration questions from Aurora homeowners
Will mold grow after a kitchen leak?
It can if moisture stays trapped. That's why we measure and dry instead of only cleaning the surface.
How do you dry out under a kitchen sink?
Fix the leak, remove items, open the cabinet and use airflow and dehumidification. If the bottom panel has swollen or the wall behind is wet, it needs more than a fan.
When should I call a water damage company?
When water has gone under cabinets or flooring, through a wall or ceiling, or more than a small puddle was involved. Those spots don't dry by themselves.
What should I do first after a dishwasher leak?
Shut off the supply valve under the sink, unplug or switch off the dishwasher, take pictures and call us to measure what you can't see.
Do you replace the flooring too?
Yes. After drying we replace damaged flooring and subfloor, and we can match or replace the whole floor if a patch won't blend.
Does kitchen water damage 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 water damage 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 Water Damage Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.