Burned cabinets or range hood
Heat-damaged cabinets and hoods come out; neighboring cabinets with only soot are cleaned.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration →Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Chicago & the Suburbs
Leak, mold or a stovetop fire in your Chicagoland kitchen? We stop the damage, clean up and rebuild.
- Crews covering the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- We stop the cause first, then dry, clean and rebuild
- Photos and notes you can share with your insurer
Kitchen damage we restore in Chicagoland
Something went wrong in the kitchen and you need it handled properly, not just wiped up. Our Chicagoland crew dries water damage with measured readings, removes mold under containment and cleans soot and smoke odor, then rebuilds what had to come out.
Mold under the sink
Mold in the sink cabinet is almost always caused by a drip. We remove the moldy particleboard and clean what's behind it.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Musty smell in the kitchen
If you smell mustiness but see nothing, check the usual spots: under the sink, behind the dishwasher and fridge. We do that systematically.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Swollen cabinets or lifting floor after a leak
Swollen particleboard and buckled flooring are typical after a leak. Some can be saved; we tell you which.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration →Mold that returns after cleaning
Returning mold is a moisture problem. We solve that first, then remove the growth.
Kitchen Mold Remediation →Smoke odor after a fire
Lingering odor is treated after a full cleaning of every affected surface.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration →Dishwasher or sink leak
A kitchen leak needs more than a mop. The water we can't see, under cabinets and flooring, is what we dry and check.
Kitchen Water Damage Restoration →Stovetop grease fire
Grease fires leave sticky residue that regular cleaning smears. We clean it with the right methods and rebuild the stove wall.
Kitchen Fire & Smoke Restoration →What we handle after the damage
- Stopping the causeThe leak is fixed, the moisture source found, or the fire-damaged electrical made safe before anything else.
- Assessment and photosA walkthrough records what's damaged and how far it goes.
- Water extraction and dryingWet areas are extracted and dried until readings are normal.
- Mold containment and removalMold-affected areas are sealed, filtered with HEPA equipment and the affected materials removed.
- Removing damaged materialsWhat can't be dried, cleaned or saved is removed.
- Insurance documentationWe keep the records your insurer will typically ask for.
- RebuildingWe restore the kitchen once the cleanup is complete.
How we dry, clean and rebuild
Containment and HEPA filtrationSealed work areas and filtered air.
Moisture meters and thermal imagingReadings that guide what's removed and when rebuilding can start.
Soot and odor cleaning productsDry soot sponges, degreasers and odor-blocking primers for fire cleanup.
Replacement cabinet parts and flooringNew materials that match the rest of the kitchen as closely as possible.
Drying equipmentFans and dehumidifiers that dry floors, walls and cabinets.
Kitchen Damage Restoration we offer
Kitchen Damage Restoration across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Condo and townhome towns
Who pays for condo water damage in Itasca and Woodridge?
Condo responsibility is set by building documents and insurance, not by us. We provide clear records of what happened.
Itasca, Woodridge, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Oak Park, Palatine
Damage and repair: before and after
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen damage restoration
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: beige sheet vinyl and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a leak that soaked the floor and cabinet bases. After: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. Work included stopping the cause, removing damaged materials, plus insurance documentation.
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen damage restoration
A 1990s two-story colonial in Naperville, a typical kitchen for Naperville. What we started with: oak parquet and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was water damage under the base cabinets. Finished kitchen: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. On site this meant water extraction and drying, mold containment and removal, plus removing damaged materials.
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Oak Park
A prewar brick bungalow near Gunderson Historic District, a typical kitchen for Oak Park. The kitchen as it was: cracked vinyl over hardwood and dark stained 1970s oak cabinets with heavy frames. The main complaint was a leak that soaked the floor and cabinet bases. The result: the kitchen floor and lower cabinets restored after drying, with new flooring and new toe kicks. On site this meant water extraction and drying, mold containment and removal, plus rebuilding.
Kitchen Damage Restoration in Oak Park →What happens after you call
- Call usTell us what happened and we'll tell you how fast we can be there and what to do in the meantime.
- Stop and assessWe stop the cause, measure and photograph the damage and explain the plan.
- Clean upWe remove what's ruined and dry or clean what stays.
- RebuildWe put the kitchen back together.
Kitchen Damage Restoration: common questions
How long does restoration take?
Drying usually takes several days; mold and smoke cleanup vary with the area. Rebuilding depends on what needs replacing.
How do I choose a restoration company?
Ask about their methods, who does the work and how they handle your insurer. We'll answer all three.
Can water damage turn into mold?
Yes, if wet materials aren't dried within a few days. Prompt drying with measured readings is the best prevention.
What does kitchen damage restoration include?
Stopping the cause, cleanup (drying, mold removal or soot cleaning), removing damaged materials, documentation and rebuilding the kitchen.
Do you work with insurance companies?
We document the damage and can work with your adjuster, but your insurer decides what's covered. We're contractors, not public adjusters.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Kitchen Damage Restoration near you
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