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 Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Des Plaines, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Des Plaines kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines homes, from cleanup through new cabinets, paint and the range hood.
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.
Smoke smell that won't go away
Lingering smoke smell means residue is still in the room. Masking sprays don't fix it; cleaning and deodorizing do.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
Burned food leaves a different kind of residue than a grease fire: less visible, stronger odor. We clean it and seal the surfaces.
Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Discolored or melted plates near the stove mean heat reached the wiring. We have the electrical checked and repaired before closing walls.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Counters next to a burner fire can be stained by soot or damaged by heat. We tell you which is which.
Smoke residue in the rest of the house
Residue goes where the air goes. We inspect adjoining rooms and recommend duct cleaning when the system ran during the fire.
What we handle after the damage
- AssessmentFirst we decide what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced.
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Protecting the rest of the houseWe keep the cleanup contained to the affected area.
- Soot cleaningCeilings, walls, cabinets and appliances are cleaned with methods suited to the type of soot.
- 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.
- Sealing and paintingWe seal cleaned surfaces so stains and smell don't come back through the paint.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
Methods and equipment
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Replacement cabinets and hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
Odor-sealing primerShellac-based or similar sealers that block stains and smoke odor before paint.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
What the work looks like in Des Plaines homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines
The site: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: 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, odor removal, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered assessment, electrical check, plus odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a 1980s two-story, Park Ridge
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was 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. On site this meant soot cleaning, sealing and painting, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →What happens after you call
- 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 protectA walkthrough, photos for your insurer and protection for the rest of the house.
- Clean and deodorizeBurned materials come out, soot is cleaned and odor is treated.
- RebuildWe replace what burned and repaint so the kitchen is usable again.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Des Plaines homeowners
How do I get a fire report in Des Plaines?
Contact the fire department that responded; they can tell you how to request the incident report. Your insurer may ask for it.
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.
Can a kitchen with fire damage be repaired?
Usually. Small and medium kitchen fires are repaired, not gutted.
Can I clean smoke damage myself?
Small spots, maybe. Large areas, ceilings and smell need equipment and the right cleaners.
How long does fire restoration take?
Cleaning and odor work for a small kitchen fire often takes days. Rebuilding with new cabinets depends on lead times.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Des Plaines?
Fire Prevention Division Chief, 847-391-5340. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
What is the Des Plaines building department phone number?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. 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 Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.