Water and extinguisher residue
If the fire department put the fire out, water may be under cabinets and floors too. We dry that along with the smoke cleanup.
Serving Villa Park & nearby Elmhurst, Lombard
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Villa Park, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Villa Park kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Villa Park ZIP 60181
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Villa Park kitchens
A small fire in the kitchen leaves three jobs behind: burned materials, soot on every surface and a smell that lingers in cabinets and drywall. We handle all three in Villa Park homes, from cleanup through new cabinets, paint and the range hood.
Black soot on the ceiling and upper cabinets
Ceilings and cabinet tops catch most of the smoke. We clean, prime and paint so stains don't bleed through.
Smoke smell that won't go away
Smoke odor soaks into drywall, cabinet interiors and insulation. Cleaning surfaces alone often isn't enough; we clean the hidden areas and use odor treatment once the residue is gone.
Discolored or scorched countertops
Counters next to a burner fire can be stained by soot or damaged by heat. We tell you which is which.
Burned or charred cabinets
Fire-damaged boxes and doors come out. We try to keep the rest of the kitchen and match the new pieces to it.
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.
Appliances covered in soot
Soot on stainless steel and enamel can usually be cleaned. Appliances that were exposed to heat or have damaged controls are checked or replaced.
Yellowed walls and protein residue
If walls look slightly yellow and the smell is strong after a burned pot, it's protein residue. We remove it and repaint.
From cleanup to rebuild
- Electrical checkWe have heat-exposed wiring and outlets inspected before rebuilding.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sealing and paintingWe seal cleaned surfaces so stains and smell don't come back through the paint.
- RebuildNew cabinets, hood, counters, drywall and fixtures are installed to match or update the kitchen.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersEquipment to capture fine soot from surfaces and the air during cleanup.
Degreasing cleanersCleaners suited to oily grease-fire residue on cabinets and walls.
Odor-sealing primerShellac-based or similar sealers that block stains and smoke odor before paint.
Replacement cabinets and hoodMatching boxes and doors for the burned section and a new ventilation hood.
Before and after: kitchens near Villa Park
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Villa Park 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park. 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. 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, cabinet interiors and contents, plus odor removal.
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was smoke-blackened wood cabinets above the range. The result: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. Work included electrical check, protecting the rest of the house, plus cabinet interiors and contents.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park
Cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Villa Park postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Villa Park 1960s ranch: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Villa Park →Step by step after damage
- 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 Villa Park homeowners
Can a kitchen with fire damage be repaired?
Yes, most kitchen fires are contained to the stove area. Burned cabinets and the hood are replaced, and the rest is cleaned, sealed and repainted.
What should I do if I have a kitchen fire?
For a grease fire, turn off the burner and smother it with a lid or baking sheet; never use water. If it isn't out right away, leave and call 911.
Is it safe to use the kitchen after a small fire?
Have the electrical and gas checked before cooking again.
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.
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
Cleaning a smoky kitchen costs less than replacing burned cabinets and the hood. The scope drives the price, in writing.
What is the Villa Park building department phone number?
Permits go through Permitting Division, Community & Economic Development, phone 630-433-4300. 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 Villa Park?
It depends on the scope. Villa Park's rule in short: Permit required for adding, replacing or relocating plumbing fixtures, electrical or HVAC systems, and for moving or building walls. We handle the permit when one is needed with Permitting Division, Community & Economic Development.
Do you work in my part of Villa Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Villa Park — ZIP 60181 — and nearby Elmhurst, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Villa Park
- A lot of Villa Park kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Villa Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Permitting Division, Community & Economic Development handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60181
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Villa Park
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.