Smoke smell that won't go away
If the kitchen still smells weeks later, residue is left somewhere, often inside cabinets, the hood ductwork or wall cavities. We find it and remove it.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Roselle, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Roselle kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Crews covering Roselle ZIP 60172
- 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 Roselle kitchens
After a grease fire, the cabinets above the range may be charred while the rest of the kitchen is coated in a greasy film you can smell for weeks. Our Roselle crew sorts out what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced, then does both.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
Burned food leaves a different kind of residue than a grease fire: less visible, stronger odor. We clean it and seal the surfaces.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Dark stains spreading across the ceiling above the stove are soot, and they need dry cleaning before any wet cleaning. Then the ceiling gets a stain-blocking primer and paint.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Any electrical device near a fire gets checked. Damaged wiring is replaced by an electrician before rebuilding.
Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Heat-damaged countertop sections are replaced; soot-stained ones are often cleaned.
Burned or charred cabinets
Charring weakens wood and holds odor, so burned cabinets are replaced. Surrounding ones are judged one by one.
Smoke residue in the rest of the house
Residue goes where the air goes. We inspect adjoining rooms and recommend duct cleaning when the system ran during the fire.
What we handle after the damage
- AssessmentWe walk the kitchen and nearby rooms to separate burned materials from soot-covered ones.
- 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 removalAfter cleaning, odor treatment like thermal fogging or ozone or hydroxyl equipment is used when needed, with the house unoccupied where the method requires.
- Sealing and paintingWe seal cleaned surfaces so stains and smell don't come back through the paint.
- RebuildWe replace what was removed and put the kitchen back into use.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Odor-sealing primerShellac-based or similar sealers that block stains and smoke odor before paint.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Replacement cabinets and hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
Kitchens like yours in Roselle: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Roselle
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle. 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 reason for the call: 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 sealing and painting.
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen fire & smoke restoration
A 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. 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 odor removal, sealing and painting, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s split-level: before and after
Finished: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Roselle
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
Finished: new flat slab doors with a thin edge in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and brushed nickel bar pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Roselle →What happens after you call
- 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 protectA walkthrough, photos for your insurer and protection for the rest of the house.
- 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 Roselle homeowners
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
Cover a pan fire with a lid, turn off the heat and don't move the pan. Water spreads grease fires. If it grows, get everyone out and call 911.
Does insurance cover kitchen fire damage?
Check your policy. We don't decide coverage; we provide the documentation and 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.
Should cabinets be cleaned or replaced after a fire?
Burned means replace; soot-covered usually means clean. We go cabinet by cabinet.
Do I need a board-up after a kitchen fire?
Board-up is for securing openings after bigger fires. A stovetop fire typically doesn't need it.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Roselle?
Fire Prevention Bureau, (630) 671-2843 (some pages list 671-2842). We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
What is the Roselle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. 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 Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.