Venting rules in a Lombard condo
In condo buildings, new holes in exterior walls usually need association approval, and some buildings allow only recirculating hoods. We check the rules with you first.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Range Hood Installation in Lombard, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Lombard, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Lombard
Most kitchen ventilation complaints come from the install, not the hood: a duct that is too small, a long run full of elbows, or a fan that blows grease into the cabinet above. Our Lombard installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
1960s hood on an old duct
Original 1960s ventilation was sized for a different era of cooking. A modern hood often needs a larger duct and a new exterior cap.
Custom hood cover that needs an insert
Built-in hood covers look like cabinetry, but the insert inside still has to be sized and ducted properly. We handle that part.
Old hood that only recirculates
If your current hood has no duct and just pushes air back toward you, the fix is usually a ducted replacement with a proper exterior cap.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
Many owners trade the microwave above the range for a proper hood. The cabinet above may need trimming and the duct usually needs upgrading.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
Flex duct sags, collects grease and is a poor choice for a kitchen exhaust. The new run goes in as rigid metal pipe, taped and supported.
No hood over the range at all
Adding ventilation where there was none means finding a duct path, a power source and solid blocking for the hood. We plan all three before cutting anything.
Long duct run with many elbows
A duct that snakes across the ceiling to a far wall can starve even a strong fan. We look for a shorter path, sometimes straight up through the roof.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingCooktop width, fuel type and duct path are checked before a model is chosen.
- Permit and approvalsWe find out whether the village needs a mechanical permit for a new duct penetration and pull it when it does.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Duct runRigid smooth metal duct sized to the hood outlet, joints sealed with foil tape and supported.
- Wall cap or roof jackThe duct ends outside under a damper that closes when the fan is off.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
Inserts and linersFan units built into a custom wood, plaster or metal hood cover.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Duct, caps and dampersRigid galvanized or stainless duct, wall caps and roof jacks with backdraft dampers.
What the work looks like in Lombard homes
Before
Installed
DetailRange Hood Installation in a suburban townhome, Lombard
The site: a suburban townhome in Lombard. What we started with: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included site check and sizing, blocking and mounting, plus test and cleanup.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: range hood installation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: an old hood that was loud and barely pulled any air. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered permit and approvals, duct run, plus recirculating setup.
Range Hood Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, permit and approvals, plus duct run.
Range Hood Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, 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 →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Lombard
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →From the old unit to the new one
- Photos and modelTell us what you cook on and show us the space; a model number helps.
- Duct route and sizingOn site we size the hood, pick the duct route and check permits and makeup air.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the hood install, duct, exterior cap, wiring and any permit.
- Install and testHood mounted, ducted and wired, then every speed tested and the damper checked.
Range Hood Installation questions from Lombard homeowners
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
Never. We carry the duct through to an exterior termination.
Who installs a range hood: a plumber, an electrician or a contractor?
A contractor who handles ducting and mounting is the right call. Plumbers don't usually do hoods; new circuits go to an electrician.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
It depends on the range type, the burner output and the duct you can run. Gas ranges need more than electric, and very high CFM can trigger makeup-air rules.
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
A straight swap on an existing duct often doesn't. A new duct through a wall or roof often needs a mechanical permit; we check with the village.
Ducted or ductless: which should I choose?
Ducted, whenever there is a reasonable path outside. A ductless hood with charcoal filters catches grease and some odor but returns heat and moisture to the room.
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.
What does Lombard ask for on electrical work?
Registration requires a copy of a current electrician license from a testing municipality plus a certificate of insurance. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Lombard building permit for range 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.
Can you do range hood installation in a Lombard condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
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
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Range Hood Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
Kitchen Electrical WorkNew circuits and outlets for kitchen appliances.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.