Mold under the kitchen sink
Mold inside the sink cabinet is a symptom. We trace the water, cut out the affected cabinet bottom or back and check the wall behind it.
Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Elmhurst, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Elmhurst kitchens.
- Serving Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Elmhurst
Spraying bleach on mold under a sink rarely solves it, because the source is still wet and the growth is often inside the particleboard or drywall. Our Elmhurst crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
If the kitchen smells damp but every surface looks clean, the source is usually hidden. We check the likely spots first: sink base, behind appliances and the wall below a window.
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.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
Porous cabinet parts with mold are removed. Solid wood or plywood that is only surface-affected can often be cleaned and kept.
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.
Condensation and window mold
Mold on the sill or wall under a kitchen window often comes from condensation. We clean or replace the affected parts and look at how the room is vented.
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 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.
From cleanup to rebuild
- 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.
- ContainmentWe isolate the affected area so spores and dust stay inside it.
- HEPA air filtrationAir scrubbers with HEPA filters run during the work, often with negative pressure on the containment.
- Removing affected porous materialsMaterials mold has grown into are removed rather than cleaned.
- DryingThe area is dried and checked with meters before anything is closed up.
- Final cleaningA detailed cleanup of the work area finishes the remediation.
Tools of the job
HEPA air scrubbersFiltered air movement that keeps the work area under control.
Replacement panels and drywallMaterials to rebuild the area after remediation.
Moisture metersReadings that show where moisture is and when drying is done.
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters used to clean surfaces and debris.
Kitchen Mold Remediation before and after — Elmhurst homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elmhurst
The site: a 1980s two-story in Elmhurst. What we started with: 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, HEPA air filtration, plus final cleaning.
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1980s two-story, Villa Park
The site: a 1980s two-story in Villa Park. 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. The result: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included HEPA air filtration, removing affected porous materials, plus final cleaning.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Addison
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. 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 inspection and moisture readings, removing affected porous materials, plus final cleaning.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Elmhurst
What changed: 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 Elmhurst →How restoration goes
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
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.
Do I have to disclose mold remediation when selling in Illinois?
We can't give legal advice, but we document the job so you have records if a buyer asks.
What's the difference between mold removal and mold remediation?
Removal suggests wiping it off. Remediation means fixing the moisture, containing the area, removing affected materials and cleaning, so it doesn't come back.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
For a small patch on a hard surface, often yes. Growth in porous materials or a larger area needs removal under containment.
Can we stay home while you work?
For a typical kitchen job, many people stay home because the work area is contained. We tell you which areas to avoid during removal.
Elmhurst building permit for kitchen mold remediation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen mold remediation in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
Kitchen Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.