Grease dripping from the hood or fan
Drips at the canopy edge or stains on the roof around the fan are a fire and roof problem. We check filters, joints and the fan's grease box and correct what's leaking.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Des Plaines, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Des Plaines.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Des Plaines kitchens
A commercial hood is a system, not a box on the wall: the canopy, the welded grease duct, the roof fan, makeup air and a fire suppression system all have to work and pass inspection together. We install that system for restaurants, cafes, bakeries and institutional kitchens in Des Plaines, built to NFPA 96 and the village's mechanical code.
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.
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.
Inspector flagged the hood or duct
Violations on a hood system tend to be specific and fixable. We take the inspector's list, make the corrections in the hood, duct or fan, and document what was done.
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.
Landlord or property manager requirements
Property managers often need roof work, curb details and contractor insurance in hand before a hood goes in. We prepare that paperwork alongside the permit set.
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.
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.
What we handle on site
- System design and sizingWe size the canopy, airflow, fan and replacement air to match the appliances underneath.
- Roof penetration and curbA cut through the roof, a fan curb and flashing done so the roof stays watertight.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspections and closeoutWe meet the mechanical and fire inspectors and close out the permit.
Equipment and options
Type II hoodUsed where the load is steam or heat, not grease; it can use lighter duct.
Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.
Makeup air unitA rooftop or interior unit that brings in fresh air to replace what the hood removes.
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.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation before and after — Des Plaines homes
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Installed
DetailBefore and after: a restaurant kitchen in Des Plaines
This one is a restaurant kitchen in Des Plaines. The reason for the call: an old, greasy hood that no longer covered the cook line. Finished kitchen: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant system design and sizing, roof penetration and curb, plus hood hanging.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, restaurant kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
This one is a restaurant kitchen in Mount Prospect. The reason for the call: an exhaust system that had been written up at inspection. The result: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. Work included system design and sizing, grease duct installation, plus inspections and closeout.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines bakery kitchen: before and after
What changed: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, commercial kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
Finished: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →Scheduling around service
- Call with your equipment listTell us what you cook, what equipment goes under the hood and where the space is.
- Site surveyWe walk the kitchen, ceiling space and roof to plan the duct route and fan location.
- Written proposal and permitsYou get a written, itemized proposal, then we prepare the drawings and file for permits.
- 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 Des Plaines 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.
Can you install after hours to keep us open?
Yes, where the job allows. Prep and roof work can happen while you're open; the swap itself is planned for off-hours.
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.
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 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.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Des Plaines?
Fire Prevention Division Chief, 847-391-5340. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Des Plaines building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- Kitchens in Des Plaines keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
- When a permit is required, we prepare the submittal for Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division and meet the fire inspector on site.
- 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 Des Plaines
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.