Mold from a neighbor's leak
Shared plumbing means shared problems. We remediate your kitchen and note where the moisture came from.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Lombard, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Lombard kitchens.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Lombard
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 Lombard homes, remove the mold the way industry guidance describes and rebuild the cabinet or wall.
Mold found during a remodel
Tear-out sometimes reveals old leak damage with growth. That gets remediated, not covered up by new drywall.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
Particleboard and MDF absorb water and hold it, so mold grows into them, not just on top. Those panels are replaced rather than cleaned.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
Odor is often the first sign. We find the wet area and open it only where needed.
Mold that keeps coming back
Recurring mold is a moisture problem first. Once that's solved, we remove the affected material for good.
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.
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 under the sink with no visible leak
No puddle doesn't mean no moisture. Slow seepage, sweating pipes or an old leak that was never dried can feed growth under a sink.
From cleanup to rebuild
- Inspection and moisture readingsWe look at the visible growth, check surrounding materials with a meter and find the moisture source.
- ContainmentThe work area is sealed with plastic sheeting, and the rest of the kitchen and house is protected.
- HEPA air filtrationAir scrubbers with HEPA filters run during the work, often with negative pressure on the containment.
- Cleaning what staysSolid materials that remain are cleaned of growth and debris.
- 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
Mold-resistant materialsOptions that hold up better in a spot that has seen water.
Moisture metersReadings that show where moisture is and when drying is done.
Containment sheetingPlastic barriers, zip doors and tape that isolate the work area.
HEPA air scrubbersFiltered air movement that keeps the work area under control.
Replacement panels and drywallMaterials to rebuild the area after remediation.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Lombard two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lombard. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a musty smell that wouldn't go away. The result: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. On site this meant containment, drying, plus final cleaning.
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Villa Park
A 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. Before: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: black spots on the back of the sink base. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included drying, final cleaning, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was 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. On site this meant inspection and moisture readings, HEPA air filtration, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in 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, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →How restoration goes
- InspectWe look at the mold, find the moisture source and measure how far it reaches.
- Fix the moistureThe source gets fixed first so the work lasts.
- 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 Lombard homeowners
What's the difference between mold removal and mold remediation?
The terms are often used the same way, but remediation covers the cause and the contained removal, not just the visible spots.
Will bleach kill mold under my sink?
Bleach can lighten the surface but doesn't fix moisture or reach growth inside porous materials. EPA doesn't recommend it as a routine cleanup step.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
EPA guidance says many small areas can be handled by a homeowner, and larger areas, roughly over 10 square feet, are better left to professionals. Either way, fix the moisture.
Do you need a license for mold remediation in Illinois?
There's no state mold license in Illinois. Ask any contractor how they contain, filter and remove, and we'll walk you through ours.
What causes mold under the kitchen sink?
Almost always a leak, sometimes condensation. We find which before we start.
Does kitchen mold remediation 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.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve kitchen mold remediation?
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 mold remediation 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.
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.