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.
Serving Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Bolingbrook, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Bolingbrook kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Crews covering Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Bolingbrook kitchens
Most kitchen fires start on the stovetop and stay small, but the soot and smoke travel much farther than the flames. In Bolingbrook we clean the residue off ceilings, cabinets and walls, deal with the odor and replace what actually burned.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Any electrical device near a fire gets checked. Damaged wiring is replaced by an electrician before rebuilding.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
If walls look slightly yellow and the smell is strong after a burned pot, it's protein residue. We remove it and repaint.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Laminate near the range may blister or scorch; stone and quartz may discolor or crack from heat. We clean what we can and replace what's damaged.
Burned or charred cabinets
Charring weakens wood and holds odor, so burned cabinets are replaced. Surrounding ones are judged one by one.
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.
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.
Appliances covered in soot
We clean the outside of the fridge and dishwasher; the range and hood near the fire are evaluated separately.
From cleanup to rebuild
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Protecting the rest of the houseUnaffected rooms are closed off and floors covered so soot isn't tracked through.
- Removing burned materialsEverything that burned comes out first.
- 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 removalAfter cleaning, odor treatment like thermal fogging or ozone or hydroxyl equipment is used when needed, with the house unoccupied where the method requires.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
Methods and equipment
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 hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
Dry soot spongesChemical sponges that lift dry soot before any wet cleaning.
Degreasing cleanersCleaners suited to oily grease-fire residue on cabinets and walls.
Kitchens like yours in Bolingbrook: before and after
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DetailA Bolingbrook two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bolingbrook, a typical kitchen for Bolingbrook. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered protecting the rest of the house, cabinet interiors and contents, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. 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: smoke-blackened wood cabinets above the range. After: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. On site this meant protecting the rest of the house, cabinet interiors and contents, plus odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Woodridge →
Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Naperville. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was a grease fire that scorched the upper cabinets. After: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. On site this meant removing burned materials, cabinet interiors and contents, plus odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bolingbrook →Step by step after damage
- Call us after the fire is outOnce the fire department has cleared the house, call us and we'll tell you how fast we can be there.
- 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 Bolingbrook homeowners
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
General safety guidance: smother a stovetop grease fire with a lid, never water, and call 911 if it isn't quickly out. Call us once the fire department says it's safe.
Is it safe to use the kitchen after a small fire?
Not until the electrical near the stove and the range itself have been checked. Gas appliances should be checked too.
How do I get a fire report in Bolingbrook?
Contact the fire department that responded; they can tell you how to request the incident report. Your insurer may ask for it.
Should cabinets be cleaned or replaced after a fire?
It depends on heat exposure. Doors with blistered finish or charring go; smoke-stained ones are cleaned.
Does insurance cover kitchen fire damage?
That's between you and your insurance company. We provide photos, a written scope and meet with the adjuster if you want.
Bolingbrook building permit for kitchen fire and smoke restoration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook, phone (630) 226-8470. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Bolingbrook?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 630/226-8540, 375 W Briarcliff Rd. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a permit for kitchen fire and smoke restoration in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Bolingbrook
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.