Smoke smell that won't go away
Lingering smoke smell means residue is still in the room. Masking sprays don't fix it; cleaning and deodorizing do.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Wheaton, IL
Stovetop fire or smoke damage in your Wheaton kitchen? We clean soot, remove smoke odor and rebuild what burned.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Fire and smoke damage we restore in Wheaton kitchens
Most kitchen fires start on the stovetop and stay small, but the soot and smoke travel much farther than the flames. In Wheaton we clean the residue off ceilings, cabinets and walls, deal with the odor and replace what actually burned.
Grease fire on the stovetop
After a stovetop flare-up, the damage is usually concentrated above the burner. We rebuild that area and clean the residue that spread beyond it.
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.
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.
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.
Burned or charred cabinets
Charring weakens wood and holds odor, so burned cabinets are replaced. Surrounding ones are judged one by one.
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.
Water and extinguisher residue
Dry chemical extinguisher powder spreads everywhere and can be corrosive. We clean it from surfaces, appliances and inside cabinets.
What we handle after the damage
- AssessmentWe walk the kitchen and nearby rooms to separate burned materials from soot-covered ones.
- Electrical checkCircuits near the fire are checked by a licensed electrician before power is relied on in the kitchen.
- Removing burned materialsCharred cabinets, the hood, damaged drywall and countertop sections are removed.
- Soot cleaningCeilings, walls, cabinets and appliances are cleaned with methods suited to the type of soot.
- Cabinet interiors and contentsInside the cabinets and drawers, shelves are cleaned since smoke gets in behind closed doors.
- Odor removalRemaining smoke odor is treated once the residue is gone.
- RebuildWe replace what was removed and put the kitchen back into use.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Degreasing cleanersCleaners suited to oily grease-fire residue on cabinets and walls.
Odor treatment equipmentThermal foggers, ozone or hydroxyl units used after cleaning when odor remains.
Odor-sealing primerA primer coat that locks in what cleaning can't fully reach.
Dry soot spongesThe first pass on ceilings and walls, so residue isn't smeared.
HEPA vacuums and air scrubbersFiltration that keeps loose particles from spreading.
What the work looks like in Wheaton homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
A 1980s two-story near Wheaton Center, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was 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 soot cleaning, cabinet interiors and contents, plus rebuild.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: 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. After: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. Work included assessment, soot cleaning, plus rebuild.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. Before: 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. After: the ceiling cleaned, sealed and repainted, new upper cabinets and a new range hood above the stove. On site this meant electrical check, soot cleaning, plus odor removal.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration in Winfield →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →Step by step after damage
- 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 protectA walkthrough, photos for your insurer and protection for the rest of the house.
- Clean and deodorizeBurned materials come out, soot is cleaned and odor is treated.
- RebuildWe replace what burned and repaint so the kitchen is usable again.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration questions from Wheaton homeowners
Should cabinets be cleaned or replaced after a fire?
Charred or heat-warped cabinets are replaced. Those with only soot can often be cleaned and refinished.
What affects the cost of fire and smoke restoration?
Soot type, area affected and rebuilding are the main factors. You get a line-item estimate.
Is it safe to use the kitchen after a small fire?
Not until the electrical near the stove and the range itself have been checked. Gas appliances should be checked too.
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.
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.
Does kitchen fire and smoke restoration need a Wheaton building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.