Damaged range hood or microwave above the range
A melted or soot-filled hood is replaced, and the duct is checked for grease and damage before the new one goes up.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Bartlett, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Bartlett kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Bartlett 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 Bartlett homes, from cleanup through new cabinets, paint and the range hood.
Smoke residue in the rest of the house
Smoke from a kitchen fire often drifts into nearby rooms, the HVAC returns and closets. We check and clean beyond the kitchen where it's needed.
Burned or charred cabinets
Cabinets with scorched faces or charred wood are replaced. Neighboring cabinets with only soot can often be cleaned and refinished to match.
Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Soot rises and collects on the ceiling and the tops of upper cabinets. We clean it carefully first, since scrubbing the wrong way can push it deeper, then seal and repaint as needed.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Any electrical device near a fire gets checked. Damaged wiring is replaced by an electrician before rebuilding.
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.
Appliances covered in soot
Soot on stainless steel and enamel can usually be cleaned. Appliances that were exposed to heat or have damaged controls are checked or replaced.
What we handle after the damage
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Removing burned materialsCharred cabinets, the hood, damaged drywall and countertop sections are removed.
- Soot cleaningDry soot sponges, HEPA vacuums and the right cleaners for grease or protein residue on every surface.
- Cabinet interiors and contentsWe clean cabinet interiors, not just the fronts.
- Odor removalRemaining smoke odor is treated once the residue is gone.
- Sealing and paintingWalls and ceilings get a stain- and odor-blocking primer, then paint.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
Methods and equipment
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Odor treatment equipmentDeodorization equipment used once residue has been removed.
Odor-sealing primerA primer coat that locks in what cleaning can't fully reach.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration before and after — Bartlett homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
A 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. What we started with: 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. The job covered cabinet interiors and contents, sealing and painting, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in sage green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Bartlett →How restoration goes
- 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 protectA walkthrough, photos for your insurer and protection for the rest of the house.
- Clean and deodorizeWe remove residue from every surface and treat the remaining smell.
- RebuildWe replace what burned and repaint so the kitchen is usable again.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Bartlett homeowners
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
Cover a pan fire with a lid, turn off the heat and don't move the pan. Water spreads grease fires. If it grows, get everyone out and call 911.
How do you get rid of smoke smell after a kitchen fire?
Remove the residue first: clean every surface, inside cabinets and the hood duct. Then treat what's left with deodorizing equipment and seal walls before painting.
How long does fire restoration take?
It depends on how much burned. We separate the cleaning timeline from the rebuild timeline.
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
Soot type, area affected and rebuilding are the main factors. You get a line-item estimate.
Should cabinets be cleaned or replaced after a fire?
Burned means replace; soot-covered usually means clean. We go cabinet by cabinet.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. 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 Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.