Smoke damage in a condo unit
In Schaumburg condo buildings, smoke from a kitchen fire can affect hallways and neighboring units. We restore your unit and document the damage for the association and insurers.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Schaumburg, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Schaumburg kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg crew sorts out what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced, then does both.
Grease fire on the stovetop
A pan fire can scorch the cabinets and hood above the range and spray greasy soot across the room. We remove the burned parts and clean the rest with methods meant for oily residue.
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.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Laminate near the range may blister or scorch; stone and quartz may discolor or crack from heat. We clean what we can and replace what's damaged.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
A pot left burning leaves an almost invisible, yellow, very smelly residue. It needs specific cleaning and often sealing before paint.
Burned or charred cabinets
Cabinets with scorched faces or charred wood are replaced. Neighboring cabinets with only soot can often be cleaned and refinished to match.
Melted outlets, wiring or switches
Heat near the range can damage outlets, switches and wiring. A licensed electrician checks the circuits before the kitchen is used again.
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.
What the restoration covers
- AssessmentFirst we decide what can be cleaned and what has to be replaced.
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Protecting the rest of the houseWe keep the cleanup contained to the affected area.
- Removing burned materialsEverything that burned comes out first.
- Cabinet interiors and contentsWe clean cabinet interiors, not just the fronts.
- 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
Replacement cabinets and hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersFiltration that keeps loose particles from spreading.
Degreasing cleanersProducts made for sticky soot from cooking oil.
Odor-sealing primerShellac-based or similar sealers that block stains and smoke odor before paint.
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration before and after — Schaumburg homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Weathersfield. 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 assessment, electrical check, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a grease fire that scorched the upper cabinets. The result: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. The job covered electrical check, protecting the rest of the house, plus cabinet interiors and contents.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Roselle →
Before
AfterA Hoffman Estates 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: smoke-blackened wood cabinets above the range. After: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. On site this meant cabinet interiors and contents, odor removal, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
Cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Schaumburg two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Schaumburg →How restoration goes
- Call us after the fire is outWhen it's safe to go back in, call; we'll give you a realistic arrival time.
- 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 Schaumburg homeowners
How do I get a fire report in Schaumburg?
The fire department that came to your home handles report requests. Keep the incident number for your claim.
Do I need a board-up after a kitchen fire?
If no windows or doors were broken, generally no. We check when we arrive.
Does insurance cover kitchen fire damage?
Many homeowner policies cover fire, but your insurer decides. We document the damage and can work with your adjuster on the scope.
How long does fire restoration take?
Cleanup is relatively quick; replacing cabinets, counters and the hood takes longer. We give you a schedule after the assessment.
How do you get rid of smoke smell after a kitchen fire?
Cleaning comes before odor treatment. Sprays mask it; removing soot and sealing surfaces solve it.
Can you do kitchen fire and smoke restoration in a Schaumburg 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.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Schaumburg?
Schaumburg Fire Department inspects all businesses and food facilities. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
What is the Schaumburg building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg kitchens date from the 1970s. 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
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.