Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Evanston, IL

Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Evanston kitchens

We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Evanston 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.

New restaurant needs a hood before opening

Before the first service, the plan reviewers and the fire inspector will look at the hood, the duct and the suppression system. We design and install all of it so the opening date isn't held up by ventilation.

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

Menu changes bring new appliances, and the hood has to keep up. We measure coverage, recalculate exhaust and coordinate new suppression nozzles for the added equipment.

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.

Duct too close to combustibles

In older buildings the grease duct often passes through a ceiling or wall without the required clearance or fire-rated protection. We reroute or enclose it to meet code.

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.

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.

Dish area full of steam and heat

Condensation dripping from the ceiling near the dish machine means the steam has nowhere to go. A Type II condensate hood fixes it.

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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.
Permit drawings and plan reviewDrawings for the village mechanical permit and fire department review, with the health department plan where required.
Grease duct installationWelded, liquid-tight grease duct with cleanout access, sloped toward the hood and kept clear of combustibles.
Exhaust fan installationAn upblast exhaust fan on a hinged base with grease containment, wired to the hood controls.
Makeup airReplacement air sized to the exhaust so the kitchen stays near neutral pressure.
Fire suppression coordinationWe coordinate with your licensed fire suppression contractor on nozzles, piping and gas shutoff interlocks.
Start-up and airflow checkFans and makeup air started, balanced and checked so the hood captures smoke at full cooking.

What goes into the system

Duct wrap and rated enclosuresListed grease duct wrap or a fire-rated shaft where the duct passes through floors, ceilings or near combustibles.

Baffle filtersListed stainless or aluminum baffles that trap grease and keep flame out of the duct.

Makeup air unitUntempered or heated makeup air, depending on volume, climate and how the space is used.

Upblast exhaust fanA roof-mounted fan that throws exhaust up and away from the roof, with a grease box.

Type II hoodA heat and condensate hood for dish machines, steamers and ovens that don't produce grease.

Kitchens like yours in Evanston: before and after

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen — before — Before and after: a commercial kitchen in Evanston

The site: a commercial kitchen in Evanston. 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 site survey and equipment review, exhaust fan installation, plus makeup air.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen — installed — Before and after: a commercial kitchen in Evanston

The site: a commercial kitchen in Evanston. 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 site survey and equipment review, exhaust fan installation, plus makeup air.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation project in Skokie, before — A Skokie bakery kitchen: before and after

This one is a bakery kitchen in Skokie. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered grease duct installation, makeup air, plus fire suppression coordination.
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Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation project in Skokie, after — A Skokie bakery kitchen: before and after

This one is a bakery kitchen in Skokie. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered grease duct installation, makeup air, plus fire suppression coordination.
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Commercial Hood Cleaning project near Evanston, before — An Evanston restaurant kitchen: before and after

What changed: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Commercial Hood Cleaning project near Evanston, after — An Evanston restaurant kitchen: before and after

What changed: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Evanston →

Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning project near Evanston, before — Before and after: a cafe kitchen in Evanston

What changed: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
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Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning project near Evanston, after — Before and after: a cafe kitchen in Evanston

What changed: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Evanston →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Evanston, before — Before and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston

Soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Evanston, after — Before and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston

Soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →

How the project goes

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.
InstallationWe install the system, coordinate suppression and keep the rest of the trades moving.
Testing and inspectionThe system is started, balanced and inspected, and you get the closeout paperwork.

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Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Evanston businesses

Who installs and services the fire suppression system?

Suppression is installed and serviced by a licensed suppression contractor. We coordinate the hood, piping access and interlocks with them.

What type of contractor installs a commercial kitchen hood?

You need a crew that does commercial kitchen ventilation, not a residential range hood installer. That's our work; the suppression system is installed by a licensed suppression contractor.

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 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?

On replacements we often stage work so the kitchen loses as little service time as possible, including nights and closed days.

Evanston building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?

Permits go through Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services), phone (847) 448-4311. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.

Which Evanston office signs off on hood work?

Evanston Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau, 909 Lake Street. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.

Do I need a Evanston-registered contractor for hood installation?

All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.

Do you work in my part of Evanston?

Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.

Working in Evanston

We plan Evanston jobs around your service hours, including early mornings, nights and closed days.
When a permit is required, we prepare the submittal for Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services) 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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