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.
Serving Crystal Lake & nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Crystal Lake, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Crystal Lake.
- Commercial kitchens across Crystal Lake ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Crystal Lake kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Crystal Lake 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.
New restaurant needs a hood before opening
A new food establishment can't get its occupancy or health approval without a working, inspected hood over grease-producing equipment. We plan the system around your equipment list and get it permitted.
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.
Converting a non-food space into a kitchen
Converting a space that never had cooking means routing duct through floors or roofs that weren't built for it. We work out a path that meets clearance and access rules.
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.
Adding a fryer or charbroiler under the wrong hood
New equipment that makes grease or smoke needs a Type I hood that covers it with the right overhang. If the old hood is too short or the wrong type, we extend or replace it.
Doors whistle and the kitchen is under heavy negative pressure
Strong negative pressure drags cold air through every gap, can backdraft gas appliances and weakens hood capture. We add or rebalance makeup air to match the exhaust.
What we handle on site
- System design and sizingHood length and type, exhaust volume, duct size and makeup air are sized to the equipment and cooking load.
- Permit drawings and plan reviewWe prepare the permit set and answer plan review comments from the building and fire officials.
- Grease duct installationContinuous welded duct from hood to fan, with access panels and the required clearances or a listed enclosure.
- Exhaust fan installationRoof fan set, hinged for cleaning access and fitted with a grease collection box.
- Makeup airReplacement air sized to the exhaust so the kitchen stays near neutral pressure.
- Fire suppression coordinationThe suppression system is installed and certified by a licensed suppression contractor; we build the hood to suit it.
- Inspections and closeoutFinal inspections attended, corrections made and the permit closed.
What goes into the system
Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.
Baffle filtersListed stainless or aluminum baffles that trap grease and keep flame out of the duct.
Upblast exhaust fanA roof-mounted fan that throws exhaust up and away from the roof, with a grease box.
Wall canopy and island hoodsWall hoods sit against a back wall over a cook line; island hoods hang over a free-standing line and need more overhang.
Makeup air unitA rooftop or interior unit that brings in fresh air to replace what the hood removes.
What the work looks like in Crystal Lake homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a cafe kitchen in Crystal Lake
A cafe kitchen in Crystal Lake, a typical kitchen for Crystal Lake. What bothered the owners most: an old, greasy hood that no longer covered the cook line. The result: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant permit drawings and plan review, grease duct installation, plus fire suppression coordination.
Before
AfterHoffman Estates kitchen, cafe kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
This one is a cafe kitchen in Hoffman Estates. 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 permit drawings and plan review, grease duct installation, plus makeup air.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterA Crystal Lake bakery kitchen: before and after
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Crystal Lake →
Before
AfterA Crystal Lake cafe kitchen: before and after
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Crystal Lake →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Crystal Lake
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Crystal Lake →Scheduling around service
- Call with your equipment listSend the equipment schedule, floor plan or a few photos of the line and the roof.
- 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 Crystal Lake businesses
Who installs and services the fire suppression system?
The suppression system is the suppression contractor's work. We build the hood to accept it and schedule our work around their installation and test.
How long does a hood installation take?
On-site work is often a matter of days once the hood is on hand; permits, plan review and fabrication usually take longer than the installation.
Do you work on school, church and daycare kitchens?
Yes. Institutional kitchens go through the same codes and permits, and we size the hood to how the kitchen is actually used.
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.
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.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Fire Prevention Bureau, (815) 356-3644. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Crystal Lake building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division (ezAPP online permits), phone (815) 356-3605. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Crystal Lake?
Yes. Our crews work across Crystal Lake, including Downtown, Coventry, Four Colonies, The Villages — ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098 — and nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Crystal Lake
- Downtime costs you covers, so Crystal Lake work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- We coordinate with City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division and the fire department so inspections don't hold up your opening.
- Certificates of insurance, keys, roof access and landlord sign-off are arranged ahead of the first visit.
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Other kitchen services in Crystal Lake
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.