Drain backup or dirty water
A sink or disposal backup brings in contaminated water. We handle it with more removal and cleaning than a clean supply line leak.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Naperville, IL
Dishwasher, sink or pipe leak in your Naperville kitchen? We stop the water, dry the structure and put the kitchen back together.
- Crews covering Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen water damage we handle in Naperville
Kitchen leaks rarely stay where you can see them. Water from a dishwasher, sink or fridge line runs under cabinets, into the subfloor and down to the ceiling below. In Naperville we stop the source, pull out the water, dry the structure with measured readings and rebuild what can't be saved.
Water under the kitchen sink
Wet cabinet floors under the sink usually come from a supply line, shutoff valve, drain slip joint or garbage disposal. We find the leak, fix it and dry or replace the swollen cabinet bottom.
Water damage found during a remodel
Old leak damage behind cabinets is common. We fix it properly so the new kitchen isn't built over it.
Flooring lifting, buckling or cupping
Buckled planks or tiles that sound hollow after a leak mean water is trapped below. We remove what is needed to dry the base.
Swollen cabinet bottoms and toe kicks
Swollen edges on cabinet bottoms or side panels mean the material has absorbed water. Some can be dried and kept; swollen particleboard is usually replaced.
Stain on the ceiling below the kitchen
A brown ring on the basement or downstairs ceiling often means the kitchen floor has been leaking through. We check from both sides and dry the cavity between them.
Dishwasher leaked across the floor
When a dishwasher overflows or leaks, the visible puddle is the small part. Water wicks under the flooring and into the toe-kick space, so we open those areas and dry them with equipment.
Musty smell after a leak
If the kitchen still smells damp after cleanup, something didn't dry. Meter readings show where.
What the restoration covers
- Water extractionStanding water is removed with extraction equipment, including from under appliances and cabinets.
- Moisture mappingMoisture meters and a thermal camera show where water traveled in floors, walls and cabinets.
- Removing toe kicks and wet materialsMaterials that won't dry in place are removed so the structure behind them can.
- Moving appliancesThe dishwasher, fridge or range is pulled out when water has run under it.
- Drying equipmentAir movers and dehumidifiers are placed for the room and the wet materials and run until readings are normal.
- Subfloor and framing checkWe confirm the wood under the floor is sound before new flooring goes down.
- RebuildNew drywall, cabinet bottoms, toe kicks and flooring go back in, and appliances are reconnected.
Tools of the job
Air moversDirected fans that speed evaporation from wet surfaces.
DehumidifiersUnits that pull the evaporated water out of the air so materials keep drying.
Antimicrobial treatmentA treatment used on cleaned surfaces after a leak, particularly with dirty water.
Replacement cabinet panels and toe kicksPanel replacement for swollen parts when the rest of the cabinet is sound.
Moisture meters and thermal imagingPin and pinless meters plus an infrared camera to find wet areas you can't see.
Kitchens like yours in Naperville: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Naperville two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Highlands, a typical kitchen for Naperville. The kitchen as it was: oak parquet and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was boards that cupped after a dishwasher leak. The result: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. The job covered moisture mapping, moving appliances, plus subfloor and framing check.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Summerlakes. Before: beige sheet vinyl and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a wood floor that lifted near the sink. Finished kitchen: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. The job covered water extraction, removing toe kicks and wet materials, plus drying equipment.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Warrenville →
Before
AfterA Woodridge 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. The kitchen as it was: 12-inch beige ceramic tile and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was boards that cupped after a dishwasher leak. After: the kitchen dried out with meters confirming it, new flooring laid and new toe kicks and cabinet bottoms fitted. The job covered water extraction, drying equipment, plus subfloor and framing check.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration in Woodridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Naperville
Finished: 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
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Naperville →Step by step after damage
- Call and shut off the waterClose the fixture or main shutoff, call us and we'll tell you how fast we can be there.
- Assess and extractWe find the source, map the moisture and remove standing water.
- Dry and monitorAir movers and dehumidifiers dry the structure, with readings to confirm it.
- Repair and rebuildDamaged drywall, cabinet parts and flooring are replaced and the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration questions from Naperville homeowners
How do you dry out under a kitchen sink?
Small leaks may dry with the doors open and a fan. If the particleboard bubbled or the wall reads wet, we open it up.
When should I call a water damage company?
Call when you can't see where the water went. Meters find it; towels don't.
Can my cabinets be saved after a leak?
We try to save them. Removing toe kicks and drying underneath works for many kitchens; badly swollen parts are replaced.
How long does kitchen water damage restoration take?
Drying often takes several days, depending on how much water and which materials got wet. Repairs follow once readings are normal.
Do you replace the flooring too?
We do. Whether it's a section or the whole room depends on the material and what's still available.
Naperville building permit for kitchen water damage restoration: 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 water damage restoration 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 Water Damage Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Naperville
Kitchen Mold RemediationMoisture source fixed, mold contained and removed, kitchen rebuilt.
Kitchen Subfloor RepairSoft spots, rot and squeaks fixed at the structure under the floor.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.