Mold under the sink with no visible leak
Sometimes the leak is intermittent, like a dishwasher drain that drips only during a cycle, or condensation on a cold pipe. We test the connections and meter the wood to find it.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Roselle, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Roselle kitchens.
- Crews covering Roselle ZIP 60172
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Roselle
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 Roselle crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
Mold inside a wall after a leak
When a pipe in the kitchen wall has leaked, mold may be on the back of the drywall and the studs. We contain the area, open the wall and remove the affected material.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
Porous cabinet parts with mold are removed. Solid wood or plywood that is only surface-affected can often be cleaned and kept.
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 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.
Condensation and window mold
Mold on the sill or wall under a kitchen window often comes from condensation. We clean or replace the affected parts and look at how the room is vented.
Mold under the kitchen sink
The sink base is the most common place we find kitchen mold. A drain or supply drip keeps the particleboard damp, and that panel usually has to be replaced.
What we handle after the damage
- Inspection and moisture readingsFirst we map how far the moisture and growth reach and what caused them.
- Fixing the moisture sourceEPA advises fixing the water problem first; otherwise the mold returns.
- Removing affected porous materialsMoldy drywall, insulation, particleboard and other porous materials are cut out and bagged.
- 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.
- RebuildNew cabinet panels, drywall, insulation and finishes go back in.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
HEPA air scrubbersFiltered air movement that keeps the work area under control.
Moisture metersTools to find wet materials and confirm they are dry before closing up.
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
Replacement panels and drywallNew cabinet bottoms, backs, drywall and insulation for what was removed.
HEPA vacuumsCleanup equipment that holds fine dust instead of blowing it around.
What the work looks like in Roselle homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailRoselle kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen mold remediation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Roselle. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: mold under the kitchen sink. After: 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, drying, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. What we started with: 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. 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 inspection and moisture readings, cleaning what stays, plus drying.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen mold remediation
A 1980s two-story in Itasca, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The kitchen as it was: 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. Finished kitchen: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered inspection and moisture readings, final cleaning, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a raised ranch, Roselle
What changed: 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
AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →What happens after you call
- 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 rebuildOnce dry and clean, the kitchen is put back together.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from Roselle homeowners
Will bleach kill mold under my sink?
On particleboard or drywall, bleach doesn't solve it. The affected material needs to come out and the leak needs fixing.
What causes mold under the kitchen sink?
A drip that keeps the cabinet bottom damp is the usual cause. Particleboard holds water and gives mold a place to grow.
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?
Illinois doesn't have a state mold remediation license. We follow industry practice such as IICRC guidance and EPA recommendations for containment and removal.
Do I need mold testing before remediation?
If you can see it and know why it's there, testing often isn't needed. For hidden mold, legal or sale questions, or peace of mind, hire an independent tester.
Roselle building permit for kitchen mold remediation: where do I apply?
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 mold remediation 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 Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.