Mold found during a remodel
If your remodel uncovered mold, we can stop that area, remove it properly and hand it back ready for the new kitchen.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Mold Remediation in West Chicago, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from West Chicago kitchens.
- Crews covering West Chicago ZIP 60185
- 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 West Chicago
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 West Chicago crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
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 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 that keeps coming back
Mold returns when the moisture does. We find why that spot stays wet, whether a leak, condensation or poor ventilation, and fix it before removal.
Mold behind or under the dishwasher
When we slide a dishwasher out after a leak, the hidden floor tells the story. Damaged sections are removed and the area dried.
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.
Condensation and window mold
Cooking steam without a working range hood can condense on cold windows and exterior walls, leading to growth on sills and drywall. We remove it and talk through ventilation.
Mold behind the refrigerator
A leaking ice maker line or condensation from the fridge can grow mold on the wall and floor behind it. We pull it out, fix the line and remove what is affected.
From cleanup to rebuild
- Inspection and moisture readingsWe look at the visible growth, check surrounding materials with a meter and find the moisture source.
- ContainmentThe work area is sealed with plastic sheeting, and the rest of the kitchen and house is protected.
- HEPA air filtrationAir scrubbers with HEPA filters run during the work, often with negative pressure on the containment.
- Cleaning what staysFraming, plywood and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned.
- DryingWe confirm the materials are dry so growth doesn't restart.
- Final cleaningA detailed cleanup of the work area finishes the remediation.
- RebuildNew cabinet panels, drywall, insulation and finishes go back in.
Tools of the job
Mold-resistant materialsMoisture-resistant drywall or plywood cabinet bottoms where it makes sense.
HEPA air scrubbersAir filtration machines that capture fine particles during removal.
HEPA vacuumsCleanup equipment that holds fine dust instead of blowing it around.
Containment sheetingPlastic barriers, zip doors and tape that isolate the work area.
Replacement panels and drywallNew cabinet bottoms, backs, drywall and insulation for what was removed.
Kitchen Mold Remediation before and after — West Chicago homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1990s two-story colonial, West Chicago
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in West Chicago. Before: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a musty smell that wouldn't go away. The result: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. Work included cleaning what stays, final cleaning, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Winfield
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. Before: 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. After: 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, containment, plus cleaning what stays.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Mold Remediation in a 1980s two-story, Bartlett
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a musty smell that wouldn't go away. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. The job covered HEPA air filtration, cleaning what stays, plus final cleaning.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Bartlett →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, West Chicago
Finished: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in West Chicago →How restoration goes
- InspectWe look at the mold, find the moisture source and measure how far it reaches.
- Fix the moistureThe leak or condensation is repaired before removal begins.
- Contain and removeContainment goes up, then moldy materials are removed and surfaces cleaned.
- Dry and rebuildWe confirm dryness, clean up and restore the cabinet, wall or floor.
Kitchen Mold Remediation questions from West Chicago homeowners
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.
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.
Can mold be removed without replacing my cabinets?
In most cases we replace a panel or one cabinet, not the kitchen.
How long does kitchen mold remediation take?
A contained sink-base job is short; a wall cavity takes longer. We give you a schedule after the inspection.
Can I clean small mold spots myself?
Small surface spots on hard surfaces often can be cleaned. If it's on drywall, inside a cabinet panel or keeps returning, call us.
Does kitchen mold remediation need a West Chicago building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen mold remediation in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.