School, church or daycare kitchen upgrade
Community kitchens change use over the years. We review the equipment, the existing hood and the code requirements and recommend the right system.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Lombard, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Lombard.
- Serving restaurants and kitchens in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Work scheduled around service hours
- Paperwork ready for inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Lombard kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Lombard 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.
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.
New restaurant needs a hood before opening
Build-outs stall when the hood is an afterthought. We size the canopy, route the duct and plan makeup air early, so the mechanical permit and final inspection line up with your opening.
Taking over a space with a used hood
Before you sign a lease on a space with an existing hood, we can look at the system and say what it will take to make it work for your equipment.
Converting a non-food space into a kitchen
A first-generation kitchen needs every piece of the exhaust system, from structural support for the hood to a curb on the roof. We plan it with the rest of the build-out.
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.
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.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system
Many older hoods carry suppression systems that predate the current standard for modern cooking oils. We plan the hood work so a licensed fire suppression contractor can bring the system up to date.
What we handle on site
- 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.
- Hood hangingWe set the hood on threaded rod or brackets anchored to the structure, square to the cook line.
- Grease duct installationWelded, liquid-tight grease duct with cleanout access, sloped toward the hood and kept clear of combustibles.
- 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.
- Start-up and airflow checkWe run the system with the line hot and confirm capture, pressure and controls.
Systems and components
Baffle filtersRemovable baffle filters that slide out for washing; mesh filters are not accepted on grease hoods.
Type II hoodA heat and condensate hood for dish machines, steamers and ovens that don't produce grease.
Upblast exhaust fanA roof-mounted fan that throws exhaust up and away from the roof, with a grease box.
Stainless and galvanized constructionExposed hoods are usually stainless steel; concealed parts may be galvanized where the standard allows.
Duct wrap and rated enclosuresFire protection for duct runs that can't keep open clearance to building materials.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
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DetailLombard kitchen, bakery kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
This one is a bakery kitchen in Lombard. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included site survey and equipment review, permit drawings and plan review, plus hood hanging.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, bakery kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
The site: a bakery kitchen in Villa Park. The main complaint was 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 hood hanging, exhaust fan installation, plus start-up and airflow check.
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Before
AfterLombard kitchen, bakery kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterA Lombard cafe kitchen: before and after
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →From survey to sign-off
- Call with your equipment listSend the equipment schedule, floor plan or a few photos of the line and the roof.
- 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 Lombard businesses
Why do I need makeup air?
Every cubic foot the hood pulls out has to come back in. Without makeup air the kitchen goes negative, doors fight you, hoods lose capture and gas appliances can backdraft.
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.
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.
Do you work on school, church and daycare kitchens?
We do. Whether it's a cafeteria line or a church kitchen used for events, we plan the right hood type and get it permitted.
Can you reuse the hood that came with my space?
If it suits your cooking and passes inspection, reusing it is often sensible. If not, we explain what has to change.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Lombard building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- Downtime costs you covers, so Lombard work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Building Division, Community Development and Building and the fire department when the job needs them.
- We handle the paperwork landlords and property managers ask for: insurance, access times and scope sign-off.
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.