Taking over a space with a used hood
Reusing a hood left by a previous tenant can save time, but only if the size, duct and suppression suit your cooking. We assess it and list what needs upgrading.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Addison, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Addison.
- Commercial kitchens across Addison ZIP 60101
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Addison kitchens
Opening a new restaurant, swapping a cook line or failing an inspection on an old hood all land on the same question: what ventilation does this kitchen need? Our crews size, permit and install Type I and Type II hoods in Addison, with duct, fan and makeup air sized to the equipment underneath.
Grease dripping from the hood or fan
A hood should hold its grease until it's cleaned. Drips mean a seam, a duct joint or the fan's containment has failed, and we repair or replace that part.
School, church or daycare kitchen upgrade
Institutional kitchens often run old hoods that were fine for warming food but not for frying or griddle work. We match the hood to how the kitchen is used today.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system
A Type I hood over grease-producing equipment needs an approved suppression system. On older hoods without one, or with a system that no longer meets the current standard, we coordinate the upgrade with a licensed suppression contractor.
Duct too close to combustibles
Grease duct needs clearance to wood framing and other combustibles, or an approved enclosure or wrap. We correct runs that were installed too tight.
Landlord or property manager requirements
Many leases spell out where the duct can run, how the roof penetration is handled and who signs off. We work to the landlord's rules and supply drawings for their review.
Adding a fryer or charbroiler under the wrong hood
Sliding a fryer or broiler into a spot meant for an oven often puts it outside hood coverage or past what the fan can pull. We check the length, the airflow and the suppression coverage first.
Doors whistle and the kitchen is under heavy negative pressure
If the back door is hard to open or the front door whistles, the exhaust is pulling more air out than the building can replace. A properly sized makeup air unit corrects it.
What we handle on site
- Permit drawings and plan reviewDrawings for the village mechanical permit and fire department review, with the health department plan where required.
- Roof penetration and curbRoof opening framed, curb set and flashed to carry the exhaust fan.
- Hood hangingWe set the hood on threaded rod or brackets anchored to the structure, square to the cook line.
- Exhaust fan installationAn upblast exhaust fan on a hinged base with grease containment, wired to the hood controls.
- Makeup airReplacement air sized to the exhaust so the kitchen stays near neutral pressure.
- Fire suppression coordinationWe coordinate with your licensed fire suppression contractor on nozzles, piping and gas shutoff interlocks.
- Start-up and airflow checkFans and makeup air started, balanced and checked so the hood captures smoke at full cooking.
What goes into the system
Baffle filtersListed stainless or aluminum baffles that trap grease and keep flame out of the duct.
Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.
Duct wrap and rated enclosuresListed grease duct wrap or a fire-rated shaft where the duct passes through floors, ceilings or near combustibles.
Stainless and galvanized constructionStainless for durability and cleaning in the kitchen, with gauges and seams meeting the listing.
Wall canopy and island hoodsThe layout decides the shape: wall-mounted over a line against a wall, double island over back-to-back equipment.
Before and after: kitchens near Addison
Before
Installed
DetailCommercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a cafe kitchen, Addison
The site: a cafe kitchen in Addison. The reason for the call: an old, greasy hood that no longer covered the cook line. After: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. The job covered roof penetration and curb, hood hanging, plus exhaust fan installation.
Before
AfterCommercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen, Itasca
A commercial kitchen near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What bothered the owners most: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. After: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. Work included roof penetration and curb, makeup air, plus start-up and airflow check.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Addison
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a restaurant kitchen in Addison
Finished: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Addison
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →How the project goes
- Call with your equipment listSend the equipment schedule, floor plan or a few photos of the line and the roof.
- Site surveyWe walk the kitchen, ceiling space and roof to plan the duct route and fan location.
- Written proposal and permitsAn itemized scope in writing, followed by the permit set for the village and fire department.
- InstallationWe install the system, coordinate suppression and keep the rest of the trades moving.
- Testing and inspectionThe system is started, balanced and inspected, and you get the closeout paperwork.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Addison businesses
Why do I need makeup air?
Makeup air replaces what the exhaust removes. It keeps the hood working and the building pressure under control.
What code does a commercial hood have to meet?
Hoods are built to NFPA 96 and the local mechanical code, and reviewed by the building department and the fire department.
How long does a hood installation take?
It depends on the size and the route. The paperwork and hood lead time usually set the schedule more than the install does.
What is the difference between a Type I and Type II hood?
Type I is the grease hood, with baffle filters, a liquid-tight grease duct and suppression. Type II is a condensate or heat hood with lighter duct and no grease requirements.
Who approves a new restaurant hood in Addison?
In Addison, approval runs through building or mechanical plan review, the fire prevention side and, for new food service, the health department.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for hood installation?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Addison building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- Kitchens in Addison keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) and the fire department when the job needs them.
- We handle the paperwork landlords and property managers ask for: insurance, access times and scope sign-off.
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Other kitchen services in Addison
Commercial Hood CleaningHood, duct and roof fan degreased to bare metal, after hours.
Grease Trap Installation & CleaningTraps and interceptors installed, cleaned and logged for inspectors.
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.