Mold inside a wall after a leak
Stains or bubbling paint on a kitchen wall can mean moisture and growth inside. We cut it open under containment and clean the framing.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Wheaton, IL
Mold under the sink, behind the dishwasher or inside a wall? We fix the moisture and remove the mold from Wheaton kitchens.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Containment so the damage doesn't spread
- One team from cleanup to rebuild
Kitchen mold problems we take care of in Wheaton
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 Wheaton crew stops the moisture, sets up containment with HEPA air filtration and takes out what can't be cleaned.
Mold that keeps coming back
Recurring mold is a moisture problem first. Once that's solved, we remove the affected material for good.
Mold behind the refrigerator
Spots on the wall behind the refrigerator usually trace to the water line. We stop it and clean or replace the drywall.
A large area of mold
Large-area mold is handled with full containment and HEPA filtration, and we may suggest independent testing beforehand.
Musty smell with no mold in sight
Odor is often the first sign. We find the wet area and open it only where needed.
Mold on cabinet backs and particleboard
We remove mold-affected particleboard and match new panels to the cabinet where we can.
Mold under the kitchen sink
Mold inside the sink cabinet is a symptom. We trace the water, cut out the affected cabinet bottom or back and check the wall behind it.
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.
What the restoration covers
- Fixing the moisture sourceThe leak, drip or condensation problem is repaired, or we tell you who needs to fix it first.
- 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.
- Removing affected porous materialsMaterials mold has grown into are removed rather than cleaned.
- Cleaning what staysFraming, plywood and other solid surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned.
- 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.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Moisture metersReadings that show where moisture is and when drying is done.
Mold-resistant materialsOptions that hold up better in a spot that has seen water.
HEPA air scrubbersFiltered air movement that keeps the work area under control.
Containment sheetingPlastic barriers, zip doors and tape that isolate the work area.
HEPA vacuumsVacuums with HEPA filters used to clean surfaces and debris.
What the work looks like in Wheaton homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Wheaton 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant fixing the moisture source, containment, plus drying.
Before
AfterA Winfield 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Winfield. The kitchen as it was: white double sink and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a swollen, spotted cabinet floor under the sink. After: the sink cabinet cleaned and dried, a new back panel and cabinet floor installed and the drain leak fixed. On site this meant containment, HEPA air filtration, plus final cleaning.
Kitchen Mold Remediation in Winfield →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton
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
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
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 →
Before
AfterA Wheaton 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: new flat slab doors with a thin edge in white uppers and deep green lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Wheaton →Step by step after damage
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
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.
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's the difference between mold removal and mold remediation?
Remediation is the full process: source, containment, removal, cleaning and drying. Simply cleaning the surface is removal.
What affects the cost of mold remediation?
A small sink-base job and a full wall cavity are very different. The scope, containment and repairs drive the price, and you get it in writing.
Do you need a license for mold remediation in Illinois?
No state license exists for it here. What matters is the method: source fixed, containment, HEPA filtration and removal of affected materials.
Does kitchen mold remediation 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 Mold Remediation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.