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Kitchen Fire & Restaurant Safety
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning
Grease buildup in hoods, ducts and exhaust fans is a serious fire hazard. We clean the full exhaust system on a schedule matched to your cooking volume — after hours, with photo documentation.
Starting at $325 per visit
What this service involves
Every commercial kitchen exhaust system collects grease vapor. Over time that grease builds up in the hood plenum, ductwork and exhaust fan, where it can ignite and spread fire through the building.
YearRound cleans the entire exhaust path — hood, filters, plenum, accessible ductwork and the rooftop exhaust fan — then documents the result with before-and-after photos and a service report. We work after hours or between shifts so your kitchen keeps running.
What’s included
- Hood interior, plenum and grease filter cleaning
- Accessible horizontal and vertical ductwork cleaning
- Rooftop exhaust fan cleaning and inspection
- Before-and-after photos with each service
- Service report and certificate/label for your records
- Identification of missing access panels, damaged fans or hinge kits
- Recommended cleaning frequency based on cooking volume
- Coordination with your kitchen suppression system service
Why it matters
- Grease accumulation in exhaust systems is a well-documented cause of restaurant fires.
- NFPA 96, widely adopted for commercial cooking operations, sets cleaning frequencies based on the type and volume of cooking — from monthly for solid-fuel cooking to annually for low-volume operations.
- Fire inspectors, landlords and insurance carriers commonly ask for documentation of recent hood cleaning.
- Clean exhaust systems move air more efficiently and help keep kitchens cooler.
When you need this service
- Your scheduled cleaning is due
- Visible grease on hood surfaces, filters or around the rooftop fan
- Opening a new restaurant or taking over an existing kitchen
- A fire inspector, landlord or insurer requested documentation
- Changing your menu or cooking volume (for example, adding charbroiling or wok cooking)
Our Process
What to expect
Assess
We review your hood count, duct run, rooftop access and cooking type to recommend a cleaning frequency and quote.
Prepare
Cooking equipment is protected, and the work area is covered and contained before cleaning begins.
Clean
Hood, filters, plenum, accessible ductwork and exhaust fan are degreased and cleaned.
Document
Before-and-after photos and a service report are provided. Any deficiencies are noted.
Schedule next service
Your next cleaning is scheduled based on the recommended frequency, with reminders ahead of time.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?
NFPA 96 bases cleaning frequency on cooking type and volume. In general terms it calls for monthly inspection for systems serving solid-fuel cooking, quarterly for high-volume operations such as 24-hour kitchens, charbroiling or wok cooking, semi-annually for moderate-volume operations, and annually for low-volume operations such as some churches or seasonal businesses. Your local fire authority has the final word, and actual grease buildup may require more frequent cleaning.
Do you clean during business hours?
We schedule most hood cleaning after closing or between shifts so your kitchen can operate normally.
Is the rooftop exhaust fan included?
Yes. The full exhaust path — hood, filters, plenum, accessible ductwork and the exhaust fan — is included in a standard cleaning. If ductwork lacks access panels, we will note it and recommend corrective work.
What do I receive after the cleaning?
You receive before-and-after photos, a written service report, and a service label/certificate showing the date of service.
Can you also service my kitchen suppression system?
Yes. Many customers schedule hood cleaning and kitchen suppression inspections together so they are handled by one company on one schedule.
References & standards. Requirements depend on the edition of each standard adopted by your jurisdiction and on local amendments. Confirm requirements with your Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Related guides
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Request a Quote
Get a written quote for kitchen hood cleaning.
Tell us about your property. We’ll confirm scope, scheduling and pricing in writing before any work begins.
- Response from our team — available 24/7
- No corrective work without your approval
- 15% off the first service for new commercial accounts
Need kitchen hood cleaning in Greater New Orleans?
Call our team or request a quote online. We’ll get you on the schedule.