1980s hood on an old duct
Many 1980s kitchens still have the original hood on a small duct. We often replace both, so the new hood isn't held back by the old pipe.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Range Hood Installation in Buffalo Grove, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Buffalo Grove, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Buffalo Grove
Most kitchen ventilation complaints come from the install, not the hood: a duct that is too small, a long run full of elbows, or a fan that blows grease into the cabinet above. Our Buffalo Grove installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
Venting into a soffit or attic space only moves the problem out of sight. The exhaust has to terminate outside the building envelope.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
An over-the-range microwave is a weak ventilator. Replacing it with an under-cabinet or chimney hood is a common install for us.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
Very powerful hoods can pull more air out of a tight house than leaks back in. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code, and we check that before you choose one.
No hood over the range at all
If your range sits under bare cabinets, we can install a new hood with a new duct, a new exterior cap and a switched circuit.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
Upgrading to a 36-inch range under an old 30-inch hood is a common mismatch. The new hood should cover the full cooking surface.
Gas range that needs stronger ventilation
Pro-style gas ranges with high-output burners often need a larger hood and a bigger duct. We follow the range and hood makers' guidance.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
Island cooktops lose smoke to cross drafts. We mount a ceiling hood sized for the cooktop and run the duct across or between the joists to the outside.
What we hook up and check
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- Permit and approvalsPermits, condo approvals and any makeup-air requirement are confirmed up front.
- Removing the old hoodPower off, old hood disconnected and taken down, the old duct inspected or removed.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Duct, caps and dampersSmooth metal pipe and a damper-equipped exterior termination.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
What the work looks like in Buffalo Grove homes
Before
Installed
DetailA Buffalo Grove 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Green Knolls. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was an old hood that was loud and barely pulled any air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included site check and sizing, recirculating setup, plus test and cleanup.
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant removing the old hood, electrical connection, plus test and cleanup.
Range Hood Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, blocking and mounting, plus test and cleanup.
Range Hood Installation in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in 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 →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Buffalo Grove →Install day
- Photos and modelTell us what you cook on and show us the space; a model number helps.
- Duct route and sizingOn site we size the hood, pick the duct route and check permits and makeup air.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the hood install, duct, exterior cap, wiring and any permit.
- Install and testWe install, test the airflow and clean up the same day in most cases.
Range Hood Installation questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
It depends on the work. Many villages require a permit for a new duct penetration, and we pull it when needed.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
It depends on the range type, the burner output and the duct you can run. Gas ranges need more than electric, and very high CFM can trigger makeup-air rules.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
There's no single number. We mount it at the height the hood and range makers call for, adjusted for your ceiling and your height.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the fan size and the local code. We look it up for your address and plan for it when it applies.
How much does range hood installation cost?
Duct length, wall or roof penetration, electrical work and the hood style drive the price. We put it in writing after we see the kitchen.
Which Buffalo Grove office signs off on hood work?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 50 Raupp Boulevard. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Buffalo Grove building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
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 I need a Buffalo Grove-registered contractor for range 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.
Does Buffalo Grove require a licensed electrician for range hood installation?
Electrical contractors provide a copy of current electrical registration/license; Village honors registrations from Illinois municipalities that require a written exam. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
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
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
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Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
Kitchen Electrical WorkNew circuits and outlets for kitchen appliances.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.