Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Hoffman Estates, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Hoffman Estates kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Hoffman Estates kitchens
After a grease fire, the cabinets above the range may be charred while the rest of the kitchen is coated in a greasy film you can smell for weeks. Our Hoffman Estates crew sorts out what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced, then does both.
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
Any electrical device near a fire gets checked. Damaged wiring is replaced by an electrician before rebuilding.
Grease fire on the stovetop
A pan fire can scorch the cabinets and hood above the range and spray greasy soot across the room. We remove the burned parts and clean the rest with methods meant for oily residue.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
A pot left burning leaves an almost invisible, yellow, very smelly residue. It needs specific cleaning and often sealing before paint.
Smoke smell that won't go away
Smoke odor soaks into drywall, cabinet interiors and insulation. Cleaning surfaces alone often isn't enough; we clean the hidden areas and use odor treatment once the residue is gone.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Ceilings and cabinet tops catch most of the smoke. We clean, prime and paint so stains don't bleed through.
Smoke residue in the rest of the house
Smoke from a kitchen fire often drifts into nearby rooms, the HVAC returns and closets. We check and clean beyond the kitchen where it's needed.
What the restoration covers
- AssessmentFirst we decide what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced.
- Electrical checkWe have heat-exposed wiring and outlets inspected before rebuilding.
- Protecting the rest of the houseUnaffected rooms are closed off and floors covered so soot isn't tracked through.
- 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.
- 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 paintingWalls and ceilings get a stain- and odor-blocking primer, then paint.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Replacement cabinets and hoodNew cabinets matched to the existing kitchen where possible, plus a new range hood.
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
Dry soot spongesChemical sponges that lift dry soot before any wet cleaning.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Degreasing cleanersCleaners suited to oily grease-fire residue on cabinets and walls.
What the work looks like in Hoffman Estates homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Hoffman Estates two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hoffman Estates. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a grease fire that scorched the upper cabinets. Finished kitchen: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. Work included electrical check, protecting the rest of the house, plus sealing and painting.
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen fire & smoke restoration
The site: a 1980s two-story near Weathersfield. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: 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 removing burned materials, odor removal, plus sealing and painting.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Hanover Park
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Hanover Park. 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. 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. Work included protecting the rest of the house, removing burned materials, plus sealing and painting.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates raised ranch: before and after
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 Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates 1970s tract home: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hoffman Estates →Step by step after damage
- 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 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 Hoffman Estates homeowners
Can a kitchen with fire damage be repaired?
Yes, most kitchen fires are contained to the stove area. Burned cabinets and the hood are replaced, and the rest is cleaned, sealed and repainted.
How do I get a fire report in Hoffman Estates?
Contact the fire department that responded; they can tell you how to request the incident report. Your insurer may ask for it.
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.
How long does fire restoration take?
It depends on how much burned. We separate the cleaning timeline from the rebuild timeline.
How do you get rid of smoke smell after a kitchen fire?
Odor sits in the residue. We clean it off, treat the air and seal walls and ceilings.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Hoffman Estates?
Fire Prevention Bureau, Fire Marshal Kevin Knoll, 847-781-2642, [email protected], 1900 Hassell Road. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
What is the Hoffman Estates building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) (BS&A Online Permit Portal), phone (847) 781-2631. 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 Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.