Grease odor reaching neighbors
When cooking smell bothers next-door tenants, we look at where and how the exhaust leaves the building and propose a better arrangement.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Buffalo Grove, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Buffalo Grove.
- Commercial kitchens across Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Buffalo Grove kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Buffalo Grove 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.
Dish area full of steam and heat
If the dish room fogs up and the ceiling tiles are stained, the space needs dedicated exhaust. We size and install a Type II hood for it.
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.
School, church or daycare kitchen upgrade
A school or church kitchen that starts cooking real meals may need a Type I hood with suppression where a Type II used to be enough. We sort out which applies.
Exhaust fan noisy, slipping or dead
When the upblast fan on the roof fails, the cook line has to shut down. We replace motors, belts or the whole fan and add a hinge kit for cleaning access.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system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.
Doors whistle and the kitchen is under heavy negative pressure
Exhaust without matching makeup air leaves the space fighting for air. We size tempered makeup air so doors close normally and the hood pulls the way it should.
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.
Scope of work
- Site survey and equipment reviewWe look at the cook line, the roof and the path between them, and list every appliance that goes under the hood.
- System design and sizingWe size the canopy, airflow, fan and replacement air to match the appliances underneath.
- Permit drawings and plan reviewWe prepare the permit set and answer plan review comments from the building and fire officials.
- 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.
- Start-up and airflow checkWe run the system with the line hot and confirm capture, pressure and controls.
- Inspections and closeoutFinal inspections attended, corrections made and the permit closed.
What goes into the system
Duct wrap and rated enclosuresFire protection for duct runs that can't keep open clearance to building materials.
Makeup air unitUntempered or heated makeup air, depending on volume, climate and how the space is used.
Wall canopy and island hoodsThe layout decides the shape: wall-mounted over a line against a wall, double island over back-to-back equipment.
Upblast exhaust fanThe common choice for grease exhaust, hinged so the cleaning crew can reach the wheel and duct.
Baffle filtersRemovable baffle filters that slide out for washing; mesh filters are not accepted on grease hoods.
Kitchens like yours in Buffalo Grove: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailCommercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a bakery kitchen, Buffalo Grove
The site: a bakery kitchen near Didier Farms. What bothered the owners most: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. The result: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant system design and sizing, start-up and airflow check, plus inspections and closeout.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a restaurant kitchen in Lake Zurich
A restaurant kitchen in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. The reason for the call: 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 system design and sizing, permit drawings and plan review, plus hood hanging.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterCommercial Hood Cleaning in a bakery kitchen, Buffalo Grove
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterGrease Trap Installation & Cleaning in a cafe kitchen, Buffalo Grove
Finished: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Buffalo Grove
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →From survey to sign-off
- 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 permitsYou get a written, itemized proposal, then we prepare the drawings and file for permits.
- InstallationWe install the system, coordinate suppression and keep the rest of the trades moving.
- Testing and inspectionStart-up, airflow check, final inspections and the permit closed.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Buffalo Grove businesses
What does a commercial hood installation cost?
Hood length and type, duct length and route, the roof work, makeup air and suppression all drive the price. We give a written, itemized proposal after the site survey.
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 is the difference between a Type I and Type II hood?
Grease decides it. Equipment that makes grease-laden vapor needs a Type I hood; equipment that only gives off heat or moisture usually gets a Type II.
Do I need a permit to install a restaurant hood?
Yes, and new food establishments usually also go through health department plan review. We prepare the ventilation part of that package.
Do I need a hood for my equipment?
It depends on what the appliance produces. Fryers, griddles and charbroilers need a Type I hood; some countertop and ventless units are listed to run without one.
Which Buffalo Grove office signs off on hood work?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 50 Raupp Boulevard. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for hood installation?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Buffalo Grove building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- Downtime costs you covers, so Buffalo Grove work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services 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.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.