Grease odor reaching neighbors
When cooking smell bothers next-door tenants, we look at where and how the exhaust leaves the building and propose a better arrangement.
Serving Naperville & nearby Lisle, Warrenville
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Naperville, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Naperville.
- Commercial kitchens across Naperville ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Naperville 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 Naperville, with duct, fan and makeup air sized to the equipment underneath.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system
A Type I hood over grease-producing equipment needs an approved suppression system. On older hoods without one, or with a system that no longer meets the current standard, we coordinate the upgrade with a licensed suppression contractor.
Exhaust fan noisy, slipping or dead
A squealing belt, a vibrating fan or a motor that keeps tripping means the kitchen will soon be without exhaust. We repair or replace the roof fan and check the airflow afterward.
Scope of work
- System design and sizingHood length and type, exhaust volume, duct size and makeup air are sized to the equipment and cooking load.
- 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.
- Fire suppression coordinationWe coordinate with your licensed fire suppression contractor on nozzles, piping and gas shutoff interlocks.
- 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.
Equipment and options
Wall canopy and island hoodsThe layout decides the shape: wall-mounted over a line against a wall, double island over back-to-back equipment.
Type I hoodThe grease hood for fryers, griddles, ranges and broilers, with listed baffle filters and fire suppression.
Makeup air unitA rooftop or interior unit that brings in fresh air to replace what the hood removes.
Stainless and galvanized constructionExposed hoods are usually stainless steel; concealed parts may be galvanized where the standard allows.
Baffle filtersRemovable baffle filters that slide out for washing; mesh filters are not accepted on grease hoods.
Kitchens like yours in Naperville: before and after
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DetailNaperville kitchen, commercial kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
A commercial kitchen near Downtown Naperville, a typical kitchen for Naperville. What bothered the owners most: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. Finished kitchen: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. Work included system design and sizing, permit drawings and plan review, plus hood hanging.
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, cafe kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
This one is a cafe kitchen in Bolingbrook. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered hood hanging, fire suppression coordination, plus inspections and closeout.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterA Naperville commercial kitchen: before and after
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a restaurant kitchen in Naperville
What changed: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Naperville
What changed: 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 Naperville →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 surveyA visit to measure the line and see how exhaust and makeup air can run.
- Written proposal and permitsYou get a written, itemized proposal, then we prepare the drawings and file for permits.
- 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.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Naperville 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.
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 is the difference between a Type I and Type II hood?
Type I is the grease hood, with baffle filters, a liquid-tight grease duct and suppression. Type II is a condensate or heat hood with lighter duct and no grease requirements.
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.
What code does a commercial hood have to meet?
NFPA 96 is the standard for commercial cooking ventilation, adopted alongside the mechanical code your village enforces. It covers hoods, grease duct, clearances, fans and suppression.
Naperville building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits, phone (630) 420-6100, Option 2. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Naperville?
Naperville Fire Dept Community Risk Reduction Division, 1380 Aurora Ave. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do you work in my part of Naperville?
Yes. Our crews work across Naperville, including Downtown Naperville, Highlands, Tamarack — ZIP 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565 — and nearby Lisle, Warrenville, Bolingbrook.
Working in Naperville
- Downtime costs you covers, so Naperville work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group, Building Permits 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.
Downtown NapervilleHighlandsTamarack
ZIP 60540ZIP 60563ZIP 60564ZIP 60565
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Naperville
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.