Smoke smell that won't go away
If the kitchen still smells weeks later, residue is left somewhere, often inside cabinets, the hood ductwork or wall cavities. We find it and remove it.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Hanover Park, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Hanover Park kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Hanover Park 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 Hanover Park homes, from cleanup through new cabinets, paint and the range hood.
Damaged range hood or microwave above the range
A melted or soot-filled hood is replaced, and the duct is checked for grease and damage before the new one goes up.
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.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Dark stains spreading across the ceiling above the stove are soot, and they need dry cleaning before any wet cleaning. Then the ceiling gets a stain-blocking primer and paint.
Grease fire on the stovetop
Grease fires leave a sticky, dark film that ordinary cleaners smear. We use the right cleaning approach for that soot and replace what was charred.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Heat-damaged countertop sections are replaced; soot-stained ones are often cleaned.
Burned or charred cabinets
Charring weakens wood and holds odor, so burned cabinets are replaced. Surrounding ones are judged one by one.
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.
What we handle after the damage
- 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.
- Removing burned materialsCharred cabinets, the hood, damaged drywall and countertop sections are removed.
- Soot cleaningCeilings, walls, cabinets and appliances are cleaned with methods suited to the type of soot.
- Cabinet interiors and contentsInside the cabinets and drawers, shelves are cleaned since smoke gets in behind closed doors.
- Sealing and paintingWe seal cleaned surfaces so stains and smell don't come back through the paint.
- RebuildWe replace what was removed and put the kitchen back into use.
Tools of the job
Odor-sealing primerA primer coat that locks in what cleaning can't fully reach.
Odor treatment equipmentDeodorization equipment used once residue has been removed.
Degreasing cleanersCleaners suited to oily grease-fire residue on cabinets and walls.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Kitchens like yours in Hanover Park: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Hanover Park
The site: a 1980s two-story near Ontarioville. Before: 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. Finished kitchen: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. The job covered electrical check, soot cleaning, plus cabinet interiors and contents.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a raised ranch, Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterHanover Park kitchen, 1970s tract home: cabinet refacing
What changed: new flat slab doors with a thin edge in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and brushed nickel bar pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Hanover Park →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 protectWe separate burned from smoke-damaged, check the electrical and contain the area.
- Clean and deodorizeWe remove residue from every surface and treat the remaining smell.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, paint and finishes put the kitchen back together.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Hanover Park homeowners
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
How much burned, how far smoke spread, the type of soot, odor treatment and what has to be rebuilt. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Can I clean smoke damage myself?
Use dry soot sponges first, not water. If the soot is widespread or the smell persists, it's a professional job.
Is it safe to use the kitchen after a small fire?
Not until the electrical near the stove and the range itself have been checked. Gas appliances should be checked too.
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.
Should cabinets be cleaned or replaced after a fire?
Charred or heat-warped cabinets are replaced. Those with only soot can often be cleaned and refinished.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Hanover Park?
Fire Prevention Bureau, Hanover Park Fire Department, 2121 W Lake St, 630-823-5600. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Does kitchen fire and smoke restoration need a Hanover Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.