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 Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Aurora, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Aurora.
- Commercial kitchens across Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Aurora kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Aurora from the cook line up through the roof. That covers the hood itself, a liquid-tight grease duct with proper clearances, the exhaust fan, tempered makeup air and coordination with your fire suppression contractor, plus the drawings the village and fire department want to see.
Smoke rolls out past the hood
Smoke spilling into the kitchen means capture has failed. Common causes are too little overhang, a tired fan belt or a building starved for replacement air.
Exhaust fan noisy, slipping or dead
Fans wear out from grease and heat. We assess whether a motor and belt will do or whether a new fan is the sensible move.
School, church or daycare kitchen upgrade
Community kitchens change use over the years. We review the equipment, the existing hood and the code requirements and recommend the right system.
Landlord or property manager requirements
In multi-tenant buildings, duct routing past other tenants and roof access need the owner's approval. We plan the route with the building's requirements in mind.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system
Many older hoods carry suppression systems that predate the current standard for modern cooking oils. We plan the hood work so a licensed fire suppression contractor can bring the system up to date.
Grease odor reaching neighbors
Cooking odor drifting into neighboring units or a patio usually means the discharge is too low or too close to air intakes. We review the fan location and termination.
Inspector flagged the hood or duct
When the fire marshal or building inspector writes up the exhaust system, we read the notice, find the cause on site and correct it so the reinspection passes.
What the job covers
- System design and sizingWe size the canopy, airflow, fan and replacement air to match the appliances underneath.
- Permit drawings and plan reviewDrawings for the village mechanical permit and fire department review, with the health department plan where required.
- Hood hangingThe canopy is hung level from the structure with the overhang the equipment needs.
- Grease duct installationWelded, liquid-tight grease duct with cleanout access, sloped toward the hood and kept clear of combustibles.
- Exhaust fan installationRoof fan set, hinged for cleaning access and fitted with a grease collection box.
- Makeup airA makeup air unit or supply path that replaces exhausted air, tempered where the climate calls for it.
- Fire suppression coordinationThe suppression system is installed and certified by a licensed suppression contractor; we build the hood to suit it.
What goes into the system
Stainless and galvanized constructionExposed hoods are usually stainless steel; concealed parts may be galvanized where the standard allows.
Duct wrap and rated enclosuresFire protection for duct runs that can't keep open clearance to building materials.
Upblast exhaust fanThe common choice for grease exhaust, hinged so the cleaning crew can reach the wheel and duct.
Makeup air unitUntempered or heated makeup air, depending on volume, climate and how the space is used.
Baffle filtersListed stainless or aluminum baffles that trap grease and keep flame out of the duct.
Before and after: kitchens near Aurora
Before
Installed
DetailCommercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a cafe kitchen, Aurora
This one is a cafe kitchen in Aurora. The main complaint was an exhaust system that had been written up at inspection. After: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant permit drawings and plan review, exhaust fan installation, plus makeup air.
Before
AfterA Warrenville commercial kitchen: before and after
This one is a commercial kitchen in Warrenville. The main complaint was 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. On site this meant system design and sizing, exhaust fan installation, plus fire suppression coordination.
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Before
AfterCommercial Hood Cleaning in a bakery kitchen, Aurora
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a restaurant kitchen in Aurora
Finished: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Aurora
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →How the project goes
- Call with your equipment listTell us what you cook, what equipment goes under the hood and where the space is.
- Site surveyA visit to measure the line and see how exhaust and makeup air can run.
- Written proposal and permitsAn itemized scope in writing, followed by the permit set for the village and fire department.
- InstallationHood, duct, fan and makeup air go in, often scheduled around your build-out or off-hours.
- Testing and inspectionThe system is started, balanced and inspected, and you get the closeout paperwork.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Aurora businesses
How long does a hood installation take?
A straightforward replacement moves faster than a new system. We give you a schedule with the proposal.
What type of contractor installs a commercial kitchen hood?
A commercial mechanical contractor experienced with kitchen exhaust installs the hood, duct and fan; a licensed fire suppression contractor installs the suppression system. We do the first and coordinate the second.
Do you work on school, church and daycare kitchens?
We do. Whether it's a cafeteria line or a church kitchen used for events, we plan the right hood type and get it permitted.
What does a commercial hood installation cost?
It varies widely with the equipment and the building. After we see the kitchen and the roof, you get an itemized proposal.
Who approves a new restaurant hood in Aurora?
The village building department issues the mechanical permit and inspects the work, the fire department reviews and tests suppression, and the health department reviews new food establishments.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Aurora?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 77 S. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
What is the Aurora building department phone number?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Aurora-registered contractor for hood installation?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- Downtime costs you covers, so Aurora work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- When a permit is required, we prepare the submittal for Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora and meet the fire inspector on site.
- We handle the paperwork landlords and property managers ask for: insurance, access times and scope sign-off.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
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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.