Mold found during a remodel
Pulling out old cabinets often exposes mold on the wall or floor behind them. We contain the area and remove it before new materials go in.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Naperville, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Naperville kitchens.
- Serving Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Naperville
Spraying bleach on mold under a sink rarely solves it, because the source is still wet and the growth is often inside the particleboard or drywall. Our Naperville crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
Mold under the sink with no visible leak
If mold came back after cleaning and nothing seems to drip, we look for hidden moisture with meters and run the fixtures while we watch.
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.
Mold under the kitchen sink
Mold inside the sink cabinet is a symptom. We trace the water, cut out the affected cabinet bottom or back and check the wall behind it.
A large area of mold
Bigger areas need sealed containment, negative air and more careful removal. We explain the plan before we start.
Mold behind or under the dishwasher
A leaking door seal or drain hose can keep the floor and wall behind the dishwasher damp for months. We pull the unit and check the subfloor, side panels and drywall.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
If the kitchen smells damp but every surface looks clean, the source is usually hidden. We check the likely spots first: sink base, behind appliances and the wall below a window.
Mold inside a wall after a leak
Stains or bubbling paint on a kitchen wall can mean moisture and growth inside. We cut it open under containment and clean the framing.
What we handle after the damage
- Inspection and moisture readingsWe look at the visible growth, check surrounding materials with a meter and find the moisture source.
- Fixing the moisture sourceEPA advises fixing the water problem first; otherwise the mold returns.
- ContainmentWe isolate the affected area so spores and dust stay inside it.
- HEPA air filtrationAir scrubbers with HEPA filters run during the work, often with negative pressure on the containment.
- Removing affected porous materialsMaterials mold has grown into are removed rather than cleaned.
- Final cleaningA detailed cleanup of the work area finishes the remediation.
- RebuildWe restore the cabinet, wall or floor that was removed.
Tools of the job
Moisture metersTools to find wet materials and confirm they are dry before closing up.
Replacement panels and drywallNew cabinet bottoms, backs, drywall and insulation for what was removed.
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters used to clean surfaces and debris.
Mold-resistant materialsOptions that hold up better in a spot that has seen water.
What the work looks like in Naperville homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story in Naperville. Before: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was mold under the kitchen sink. The result: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included fixing the moisture source, HEPA air filtration, plus removing affected porous materials.
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1980s two-story, Bolingbrook
This one is a 1980s two-story near Westbury. The kitchen as it was: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: 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 inspection and moisture readings, fixing the moisture source, plus HEPA air filtration.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Naperville
The same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Naperville →
Before
AfterA Naperville two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Naperville →How restoration goes
- InspectA visit to assess the growth, the moisture and the plan.
- Fix the moistureThe leak or condensation is repaired before removal begins.
- Contain and removeThe area is sealed, HEPA filtration runs and affected materials come out.
- Dry and rebuildWe confirm dryness, clean up and restore the cabinet, wall or floor.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Naperville homeowners
What causes mold under the kitchen sink?
Almost always a leak, sometimes condensation. We find which before we start.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
Testing is a choice, not a requirement in most kitchen cases. When owners want it, we suggest a separate, independent company so the results stand on their own.
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.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
For a small patch on a hard surface, often yes. Growth in porous materials or a larger area needs removal under containment.
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.
Naperville building permit for kitchen mold remediation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen mold remediation in Naperville?
It depends on the scope. Naperville's rule in short: Remodeling such as kitchens requires a permit, as do electrical work (minor repairs and low-voltage excepted), plumbing pipe/fixture installation or rearrangement, and structural changes. We handle the permit when one is needed with Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- A lot of Naperville kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Naperville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Naperville Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
Kitchen Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.