Smoke odor after a fire
Lingering odor is treated after a full cleaning of every affected surface.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration →Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Buffalo Grove, IL
Leak, mold or a stovetop fire in your Buffalo Grove kitchen? We stop the damage, clean up and rebuild.
- Crews covering Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen damage we restore in Buffalo Grove
Kitchens take more damage than any other room: dishwashers and sinks leak, steam and slow drips feed mold, and most house fires start at the stove. In Buffalo Grove we handle all three, from the first cleanup through new cabinets and flooring.
Mold that returns after cleaning
Returning mold is a moisture problem. We solve that first, then remove the growth.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Stovetop grease fire
After a stovetop fire, we separate burned materials from soot-covered ones and handle each.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration →Mold behind appliances or in a wall
Hidden growth behind appliances is common after slow leaks. We open it up under containment and rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Mold under the sink
The sink base is where kitchen mold shows up most. We stop the moisture and remove the growth.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Ceiling stain below the kitchen
Brown rings downstairs usually mean the kitchen floor leaked through. We open and dry the cavity if needed.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration →Musty smell in the kitchen
A damp, earthy smell often means hidden moisture and growth inside a cabinet, wall or floor. We find it with meters and inspection.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Swollen cabinets or lifting floor after a leak
Puffed-up cabinet bottoms and cupped or loose flooring mean water got underneath. We dry the base and replace the parts that won't recover.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration →What we handle after the damage
- Stopping the causeEvery job starts by dealing with what caused the damage.
- Protecting the rest of the homeWe keep dust, soot and moisture from spreading to other rooms.
- Water extraction and dryingStanding water is removed, and air movers and dehumidifiers dry the structure.
- Mold containment and removalGrowth is removed under containment once the moisture source is fixed.
- Soot cleaning and odor treatmentWe clean soot and deal with smoke smell after a fire.
- Insurance documentationWe keep the records your insurer will typically ask for.
- RebuildingNew drywall, cabinets, counters, flooring and paint put the kitchen back together.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Soot and odor cleaning productsCleaning and sealing materials chosen for the type of smoke residue.
Drying equipmentFans and dehumidifiers that dry floors, walls and cabinets.
Replacement cabinet parts and flooringNew materials that match the rest of the kitchen as closely as possible.
Containment and HEPA filtrationPlastic barriers and HEPA air scrubbers for mold and soot work.
Moisture meters and thermal imagingReadings that guide what's removed and when rebuilding can start.
What the work looks like in Buffalo Grove homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen damage restoration
The site: a 1980s two-story near Didier Farms. What we started with: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: a wood floor that cupped after a leak. The result: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. On site this meant stopping the cause, water extraction and drying, plus mold containment and removal.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. What we started with: oak parquet and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: a wood floor that cupped after a leak. After: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. The job covered protecting the rest of the home, mold containment and removal, plus rebuilding.
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen damage restoration
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lake Zurich. 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 leak that soaked the floor and cabinet bases. Finished kitchen: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. On site this meant protecting the rest of the home, water extraction and drying, plus mold containment and removal.
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1980s two-story: before and after
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove →What happens after you call
- Call usTell us what happened and we'll tell you how fast we can be there and what to do in the meantime.
- Stop and assessWe stop the cause, measure and photograph the damage and explain the plan.
- Clean upDrying, mold removal or soot cleaning, depending on the damage.
- RebuildWalls, cabinets, counters and floors are restored.
Kitchen Damage Restoration questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
How do I choose a restoration company?
Ask how they find hidden moisture, how they document for insurance, whether they rebuild themselves and what's in the written estimate.
What's the difference between mitigation and restoration?
First you stop it getting worse, then you fix it. We do both.
Do you work with insurance companies?
We document the damage and can work with your adjuster, but your insurer decides what's covered. We're contractors, not public adjusters.
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
General safety tip: lid on, burner off, no water on grease. Call 911 if it doesn't go out right away.
What affects the cost of kitchen restoration?
Area, materials, drying or cleaning time and the rebuild are the main factors.
Buffalo Grove building permit for kitchen restoration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen restoration in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Kitchen Damage Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.