Smoke damage in a condo unit
Shared walls and ventilation spread smoke. We clean and rebuild your kitchen and work with building management on access.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Mount Prospect, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Mount Prospect kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Crews covering Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Mount Prospect kitchens
Most kitchen fires start on the stovetop and stay small, but the soot and smoke travel much farther than the flames. In Mount Prospect we clean the residue off ceilings, cabinets and walls, deal with the odor and replace what actually burned.
Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
Burned or charred cabinets
Fire-damaged boxes and doors come out. We try to keep the rest of the kitchen and match the new pieces to it.
Smoke smell that won't go away
Lingering smoke smell means residue is still in the room. Masking sprays don't fix it; cleaning and deodorizing do.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Counters next to a burner fire can be stained by soot or damaged by heat. We tell you which is which.
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.
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.
What the restoration covers
- AssessmentWe walk the kitchen and nearby rooms to separate burned materials from soot-covered ones.
- 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 materialsEverything that burned comes out first.
- Cabinet interiors and contentsInside the cabinets and drawers, shelves are cleaned since smoke gets in behind closed doors.
- 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.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
Tools of the job
Odor-sealing primerA primer coat that locks in what cleaning can't fully reach.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
Odor treatment equipmentDeodorization equipment used once residue has been removed.
Replacement cabinets and hoodNew cabinets matched to the existing kitchen where possible, plus a new range hood.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration before and after — Mount Prospect homes
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DetailKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Mount Prospect
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. 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 main complaint was 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. On site this meant protecting the rest of the house, removing burned materials, plus odor removal.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines
A 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was 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, cabinet interiors and contents, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a 1980s two-story, Arlington Heights
A 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was 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 protecting the rest of the house, removing burned materials, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →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.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, paint and finishes put the kitchen back together.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
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.
How do I get a fire report in Mount Prospect?
Contact the fire department that responded; they can tell you how to request the incident report. Your insurer may ask for it.
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.
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.
Do I need a board-up after a kitchen fire?
Not usually for a small fire contained to the kitchen. Board-up is for broken windows, doors or openings, and we'll tell you if you need it.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Mount Prospect?
Fire Prevention Bureau / Fire Marshal. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Can you do kitchen fire and smoke restoration in a Mount Prospect 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.
Mount Prospect building permit for kitchen fire and smoke restoration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. 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 Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.