Photo: tech pressure washing a hood canopy, plastic sheeting upGrease in the exhaust system is the number one cause of restaurant fires. The fire marshal knows it, your insurance company knows it, and a missed cleaning is the fastest way to a failed inspection.
We clean the full system, not just the hood you can see: canopy, filters, plenum, ductwork, and the rooftop exhaust fan. We follow NFPA 96, the national standard that Phoenix-area fire codes are built on. When we're done you get a dated inspection sticker on the hood and a report with photos for your records.
What's included
- Hood canopy and plenum degreased to bare metal
- Filters removed, soaked, and pressure washed (or replaced if damaged)
- Accessible ductwork cleaned, with access panels installed where needed
- Rooftop exhaust fan cleaned, belt and bearings checked
- Kitchen protected with plastic sheeting, floors cleaned before we leave
- NFPA 96 inspection sticker and photo report
Starting at $350* per cleaning for a standard single hood
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How often does a hood need cleaning?
NFPA 96 sets the schedule by how much you cook and what you cook on:
| Cooking operation | Required frequency |
|---|---|
| Solid fuel (wood, charcoal) | Monthly |
| High volume (24-hour, charbroiling, wok) | Quarterly |
| Moderate volume (most restaurants) | Semi-annually |
| Low volume (churches, day camps, seasonal) | Annually |
Not sure which bucket you're in? We'll inspect the system and tell you. We also set reminders so you never miss a cycle.
Photo: hood filters before (caked grease)
Photo: hood filters after (bare metal)Common questions
Can you work around our hours?
Yes. Hood cleaning is almost always done after close or before open. Most jobs take 2 to 4 hours.
Will the kitchen be a mess afterward?
No. We tent the cooking line in plastic, cover the equipment, and clean the floors before we leave. You open on time.
Are you certified?
Our hood work follows NFPA 96 and our technicians hold recognized kitchen exhaust cleaning certifications. Certification details are on our compliance page.
What if my duct has no access panels?
We'll tell you before we start. Installing access panels is a one-time cost that makes every future cleaning faster and cheaper.