A large area of mold
When growth covers a large area, roughly the size EPA guidance treats as larger, containment and the work plan get more involved. We size the containment to the job.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Des Plaines, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Des Plaines kitchens.
- Crews covering Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Des Plaines
Mold in a kitchen almost always follows water: a slow drip under the sink, a dishwasher leak or condensation behind the fridge. In Des Plaines we find and fix that moisture first, then contain the area, remove the affected materials and clean what stays.
Condensation and window mold
Cooking steam without a working range hood can condense on cold windows and exterior walls, leading to growth on sills and drywall. We remove it and talk through ventilation.
Mold under the sink with no visible leak
Sometimes the leak is intermittent, like a dishwasher drain that drips only during a cycle, or condensation on a cold pipe. We test the connections and meter the wood to find it.
Mold that keeps coming back
Recurring mold is a moisture problem first. Once that's solved, we remove the affected material for good.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
Odor is often the first sign. We find the wet area and open it only where needed.
Mold behind or under the dishwasher
Musty smells near the dishwasher often lead to mold on the subfloor or cabinet side. We remove the affected materials after fixing the leak.
Mold inside a wall after a leak
When a pipe in the kitchen wall has leaked, mold may be on the back of the drywall and the studs. We contain the area, open the wall and remove the affected material.
Mold found during a remodel
Pulling out old cabinets often exposes mold on the wall or floor behind them. We contain the area and remove it before new materials go in.
What the restoration covers
- Inspection and moisture readingsFirst we map how far the moisture and growth reach and what caused them.
- Fixing the moisture sourceThe leak, drip or condensation problem is repaired, or we tell you who needs to fix it first.
- HEPA air filtrationWe filter the air in the work area with HEPA equipment while materials are removed.
- Removing affected porous materialsMoldy drywall, insulation, particleboard and other porous materials are cut out and bagged.
- Cleaning what staysFraming, plywood and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned.
- DryingThe area is dried and checked with meters before anything is closed up.
- RebuildNew cabinet panels, drywall, insulation and finishes go back in.
Methods and equipment
Moisture metersReadings that show where moisture is and when drying is done.
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters used to clean surfaces and debris.
Containment sheetingPlastic barriers, zip doors and tape that isolate the work area.
Replacement panels and drywallNew cabinet bottoms, backs, drywall and insulation for what was removed.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Problem
Fixed
DetailDes Plaines kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen mold remediation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: a swollen, spotted cabinet floor under the sink. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included fixing the moisture source, HEPA air filtration, plus removing affected porous materials.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was mold under the kitchen sink. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered fixing the moisture source, cleaning what stays, plus drying.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Park Ridge. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: mold under the kitchen sink. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered fixing the moisture source, cleaning what stays, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
What changed: 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
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines
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
- InspectWe look at the mold, find the moisture source and measure how far it reaches.
- Fix the moistureThe leak or condensation is repaired before removal begins.
- Contain and removeContainment goes up, then moldy materials are removed and surfaces cleaned.
- Dry and rebuildOnce dry and clean, the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Will bleach kill mold under my sink?
Bleach can lighten the surface but doesn't fix moisture or reach growth inside porous materials. EPA doesn't recommend it as a routine cleanup step.
What affects the cost of mold remediation?
A small sink-base job and a full wall cavity are very different. The scope, containment and repairs drive the price, and you get it in writing.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
Small surface spots on hard surfaces often can be cleaned. If it's on drywall, inside a cabinet panel or keeps returning, call us.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
If you can see it and know why it's there, testing often isn't needed. For hidden mold, legal or sale questions, or peace of mind, hire an independent tester.
Can mold be removed without replacing my cabinets?
Often yes. Usually only the affected parts, like the sink base bottom or back panel, are replaced, and the rest of the kitchen stays.
Does kitchen mold remediation need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
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 mold remediation 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 Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Kitchen Water Damage RestorationLeaks stopped, water extracted, cabinets and floors dried and rebuilt.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke RestorationSoot cleaned, smoke odor removed, burned cabinets and walls 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.