Commercial hood cleaning
Grease that gets past your filters builds up in the hood, ductwork and roof fan — the fuel for kitchen fires. A professional cleaning removes it and leaves the dated certificate inspectors and insurers ask for.
What's included
- Hood interior and plenum scraped and degreased
- Ductwork cleaned through access panels
- Rooftop exhaust fan cleaned
- Filters cleaned, kitchen protected and cleaned up afterwards
- A dated certificate on the hood, noting anything that couldn't be reached
What happens during a cleaning →
How often
The widely used NFPA 96 schedule ties it to how much grease your cooking produces:
| Cooking | Inspection |
|---|---|
| Solid fuel cooking (wood, charcoal) | Monthly |
| High volume (24-hour cooking, charbroiling, wok cooking) | Quarterly |
| Moderate volume (typical restaurant cooking) | Every 6 months |
| Low volume (churches, day camps, seasonal businesses, senior centers) | Annually |
How often should your hoods be cleaned? →
What affects the cost
Hood length, number of fans, duct length, grease buildup and access. More on cost →
Guides for restaurant owners
- How often should restaurant hoods be cleaned?
- What does commercial hood cleaning cost?
- NFPA 96, in plain English
- What happens during a commercial hood cleaning?
- Filter cleaning vs full exhaust cleaning
- Hood cleaning checklist for restaurant owners
- What to ask a hood cleaning company
- How to prepare your kitchen for hood cleaning
- Commercial kitchen maintenance schedule
Where we're starting
We're building our network of hood cleaning companies in these areas first. Requests from anywhere are welcome — if no company covers you yet, we'll tell you.
- Hood cleaning in Phoenix, AZ
- Hood cleaning in Colorado Springs, CO
- Hood cleaning in Denver, CO
- Hood cleaning in Austin, TX
- Hood cleaning in Dallas, TX
- Hood cleaning in Houston, TX
Questions
How does FirstBearing work?
You tell us what you need and where. We send your request to independent local companies that cover your area. A company that takes it contacts you directly with a quote. It's free for you and there's no obligation to hire.
Does FirstBearing do the cleaning?
No. FirstBearing is a marketplace. The companies are independent businesses; you hire them directly.
How many companies will contact me?
Usually one. Requests are exclusive by default, so a single company takes your request and calls you. If that changes, we'll say so on the form.
What if no company covers my area yet?
We tell you straight away, keep your request, and email you when a company joins your area. We don't share your details until then.
Are the companies licensed and insured?
Requirements vary by city and state. We only label a company verified, licensed or insured where we've checked evidence. Always ask for proof of insurance before you hire.
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