Mold behind the refrigerator
The space behind a fridge gets little air. A small leak there can lead to mold on drywall and flooring we remove and replace.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Elk Grove Village, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Elk Grove Village kitchens.
- Serving Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Elk Grove Village
Kitchen mold usually sits where you don't look: the back panel of the sink base, the wall behind the dishwasher, the subfloor under the fridge. We open those spots in Elk Grove Village homes, remove the mold the way industry guidance describes and rebuild the cabinet or wall.
Mold under the kitchen sink
Black or green spots on the cabinet floor or back panel under the sink mean moisture has been there a while. We fix the leak, remove the damaged panel and clean the cavity behind it.
A large area of mold
Bigger areas need sealed containment, negative air and more careful removal. We explain the plan before we start.
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 that keeps coming back
If cleaning hasn't kept it away, the material is likely still damp or the growth is inside it. Removal plus a fix for the moisture is what lasts.
Mold inside a wall after a leak
Hidden wall mold is handled by removing the drywall and insulation that grew it and cleaning the studs.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
A persistent earthy smell in the kitchen often means growth inside a cabinet, wall or under the floor. We inspect and use moisture readings to narrow it down.
Mold under the sink with no visible leak
If mold came back after cleaning and nothing seems to drip, we look for hidden moisture with meters and run the fixtures while we watch.
From cleanup to rebuild
- Inspection and moisture readingsWe look at the visible growth, check surrounding materials with a meter and find the moisture source.
- Fixing the moisture sourceThe leak, drip or condensation problem is repaired, or we tell you who needs to fix it first.
- ContainmentWe isolate the affected area so spores and dust stay inside it.
- Removing affected porous materialsMoldy drywall, insulation, particleboard and other porous materials are cut out and bagged.
- DryingThe area is dried and checked with meters before anything is closed up.
- Final cleaningThe containment area is HEPA-vacuumed and wiped down before the plastic comes down.
- RebuildWe restore the cabinet, wall or floor that was removed.
Tools of the job
HEPA vacuumsCleanup equipment that holds fine dust instead of blowing it around.
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
Containment sheetingSealed plastic walls that keep the work separate from the rest of the home.
Moisture metersTools to find wet materials and confirm they are dry before closing up.
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
What the work looks like in Elk Grove Village homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elk Grove Village
A 1980s two-story in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: a swollen, spotted cabinet floor under the 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 inspection and moisture readings, containment, plus removing affected porous materials.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Nordic Park. 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: a musty smell that wouldn't go away. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included containment, final cleaning, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Itasca →
Before
AfterA Wood Dale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: a musty smell that wouldn't go away. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included removing affected porous materials, drying, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar bi-level: before and after
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →Step by step after damage
- 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 removeThe area is sealed, HEPA filtration runs and affected materials come out.
- Dry and rebuildOnce dry and clean, the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
Do I have to disclose mold remediation when selling in Illinois?
That's a question for your attorney or agent. We give you a written record of the cause, the work and the materials removed.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
Testing is a choice, not a requirement in most kitchen cases. When owners want it, we suggest a separate, independent company so the results stand on their own.
Can we stay home while you work?
Usually yes, with the work area sealed off. If anyone in the household prefers to be away during removal, we can schedule around that.
How long does kitchen mold remediation take?
Small areas under a sink are often done in a day or two plus drying. Larger areas with wall or floor removal take longer.
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 you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Kitchen Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.