Smoke damage in a condo unit
In Lombard condo buildings, smoke from a kitchen fire can affect hallways and neighboring units. We restore your unit and document the damage for the association and insurers.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Lombard, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Lombard kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Lombard kitchens
Most kitchen fires start on the stovetop and stay small, but the soot and smoke travel much farther than the flames. In Lombard we clean the residue off ceilings, cabinets and walls, deal with the odor and replace what actually burned.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Soot rises and collects on the ceiling and the tops of upper cabinets. We clean it carefully first, since scrubbing the wrong way can push it deeper, then seal and repaint as needed.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Heat near the range can damage outlets, switches and wiring. A licensed electrician checks the circuits before the kitchen is used again.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
If walls look slightly yellow and the smell is strong after a burned pot, it's protein residue. We remove it and repaint.
Water and extinguisher residue
If the fire department put the fire out, water may be under cabinets and floors too. We dry that along with the smoke cleanup.
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.
Burned or charred cabinets
Charring weakens wood and holds odor, so burned cabinets are replaced. Surrounding ones are judged one by one.
Damaged range hood or microwave above the range
After a fire, the range hood and its duct need attention. We replace the hood and clean or replace the duct run.
From cleanup to rebuild
- AssessmentWe walk the kitchen and nearby rooms to separate burned materials from soot-covered ones.
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- 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 cleaningDry soot sponges, HEPA vacuums and the right cleaners for grease or protein residue on every surface.
- Odor removalRemaining smoke odor is treated once the residue is gone.
- Sealing and paintingWalls and ceilings get a stain- and odor-blocking primer, then paint.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersFiltration that keeps loose particles from spreading.
Odor-sealing primerShellac-based or similar sealers that block stains and smoke odor before paint.
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
Replacement cabinets and hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
What the work looks like in Lombard homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Lombard 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant assessment, electrical check, plus removing burned materials.
Before
AfterKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a 1980s two-story, Villa Park
The site: a 1980s two-story in Villa Park. 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: a grease fire that scorched the upper cabinets. The result: 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 odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Lombard
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Lombard →How restoration goes
- 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.
- RebuildWe replace what burned and repaint so the kitchen is usable again.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Lombard homeowners
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
Soot type, area affected and rebuilding are the main factors. You get a line-item estimate.
Is it safe to use the kitchen after a small fire?
Wait until wiring, outlets and the range are inspected. Heat can damage things you can't see.
Does insurance cover kitchen fire damage?
Many homeowner policies cover fire, but your insurer decides. We document the damage and can work with your adjuster on the scope.
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.
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
General safety guidance: smother a stovetop grease fire with a lid, never water, and call 911 if it isn't quickly out. Call us once the fire department says it's safe.
Does kitchen fire and smoke restoration need a Lombard building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do kitchen fire and smoke restoration in a Lombard condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for kitchen fire and smoke restoration in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.