Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Lisle, IL

Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Lisle kitchens

Opening a new restaurant, swapping a cook line or failing an inspection on an old hood all land on the same question: what ventilation does this kitchen need? Our crews size, permit and install Type I and Type II hoods in Lisle, with duct, fan and makeup air sized to the equipment underneath.

Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system

If your hood has no suppression, or the service tag says the system is obsolete, the fix touches the hood, the nozzles and the gas shutoff. We coordinate that work with the suppression contractor.

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.

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.

Landlord or property manager requirements

In multi-tenant buildings, duct routing past other tenants and roof access need the owner's approval. We plan the route with the building's requirements in mind.

Smoke rolls out past the hood

Smoke spilling into the kitchen means capture has failed. Common causes are too little overhang, a tired fan belt or a building starved for replacement air.

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.

Inspector flagged the hood or duct

When the fire marshal or building inspector writes up the exhaust system, we read the notice, find the cause on site and correct it so the reinspection passes.

Converting a non-food space into a kitchen

Turning retail or office space into a restaurant means a new roof penetration, a full duct run and makeup air from scratch. We design the system to fit the building.

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What we handle on site

Permit drawings and plan reviewDrawings for the village mechanical permit and fire department review, with the health department plan where required.
Hood hangingThe canopy is hung level from the structure with the overhang the equipment needs.
Grease duct installationContinuous welded duct from hood to fan, with access panels and the required clearances or a listed enclosure.
Exhaust fan installationAn upblast exhaust fan on a hinged base with grease containment, wired to the hood controls.
Fire suppression coordinationThe suppression system is installed and certified by a licensed suppression contractor; we build the hood to suit it.
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

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

Type II hoodUsed where the load is steam or heat, not grease; it can use lighter duct.

Duct wrap and rated enclosuresFire protection for duct runs that can't keep open clearance to building materials.

Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.

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.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation before and after — Lisle homes

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen — before — A Lisle cafe kitchen: before and after

The site: a cafe kitchen near The Meadows. The main complaint was 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 grease duct installation, fire suppression coordination, plus start-up and airflow check.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen — installed — A Lisle cafe kitchen: before and after

The site: a cafe kitchen near The Meadows. The main complaint was 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 grease duct installation, fire suppression coordination, plus start-up and airflow check.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation project in Wheaton, before — Before and after: a restaurant kitchen in Wheaton

A restaurant kitchen near Danada Square area, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. The reason for the call: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. 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 start-up and airflow check.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Wheaton →

Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation project in Wheaton, after — Before and after: a restaurant kitchen in Wheaton

A restaurant kitchen near Danada Square area, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. The reason for the call: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. 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 start-up and airflow check.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Wheaton →

Commercial Hood Cleaning project near Lisle, before — Lisle kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial hood cleaning

Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Lisle →

Commercial Hood Cleaning project near Lisle, after — Lisle kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial hood cleaning

Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Lisle →

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

The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Lisle →

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

The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Lisle →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Lisle, before — Lisle kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling

Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →

Kitchen Remodeling project near Lisle, after — Lisle kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling

Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →

Scheduling around service

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 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 inspectionStart-up, airflow check, final inspections and the permit closed.

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Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Lisle businesses

Do I need a hood for my equipment?

Equipment that produces grease or smoke generally needs a Type I hood. Some ventless or listed appliances may not, depending on their listing and local approval.

What does a commercial hood installation cost?

It varies widely with the equipment and the building. After we see the kitchen and the roof, you get an itemized proposal.

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.

Who installs and services the fire suppression system?

A licensed fire suppression contractor installs, certifies and services it on a regular schedule. We coordinate with them so the hood, nozzles and gas shutoff work together.

Who approves a new restaurant hood in Lisle?

The village building department issues the mechanical permit and inspects the work, the fire department reviews and tests suppression, and the health department reviews new food establishments.

What is the Lisle building department phone number?

Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.

Do you work in my part of Lisle?

Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.

Working in Lisle

Kitchens in Lisle keep cooking as long as possible: we schedule the noisy work for off-hours.
When a permit is required, we prepare the submittal for Development Services Department and meet the fire inspector on site.
We handle the paperwork landlords and property managers ask for: insurance, access times and scope sign-off.

OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village

ZIP 60532