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.
Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Northbrook, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Northbrook.
- Commercial kitchens across Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Northbrook kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Northbrook 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.
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.
Converting a non-food space into a kitchen
Converting a space that never had cooking means routing duct through floors or roofs that weren't built for it. We work out a path that meets clearance and access rules.
Grease dripping from the hood or fan
Grease running down the hood seams or out of the roof fan points to failed filters, leaking duct joints or a fan without proper grease containment. We find the source and seal it.
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.
Landlord or property manager requirements
Property managers often need roof work, curb details and contractor insurance in hand before a hood goes in. We prepare that paperwork alongside the permit set.
Exhaust fan noisy, slipping or dead
Fans wear out from grease and heat. We assess whether a motor and belt will do or whether a new fan is the sensible move.
Grease odor reaching neighbors
Cooking odor drifting into neighboring units or a patio usually means the discharge is too low or too close to air intakes. We review the fan location and termination.
What we handle on site
- System design and sizingHood length and type, exhaust volume, duct size and makeup air are sized to the equipment and cooking load.
- Roof penetration and curbRoof opening framed, curb set and flashed to carry the exhaust fan.
- 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 airA makeup air unit or supply path that replaces exhausted air, tempered where the climate calls for it.
- Fire suppression coordinationThe suppression system is installed and certified by a licensed suppression contractor; we build the hood to suit it.
- Inspections and closeoutWe meet the mechanical and fire inspectors and close out the permit.
What goes into the system
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.
Upblast exhaust fanA roof-mounted fan that throws exhaust up and away from the roof, with a grease box.
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.
Stainless and galvanized constructionStainless for durability and cleaning in the kitchen, with gauges and seams meeting the listing.
Before and after: kitchens near Northbrook
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Northbrook
A commercial kitchen near Techny, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. 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. The job covered roof penetration and curb, exhaust fan installation, plus makeup air.
Before
AfterA Glenview restaurant kitchen: before and after
A restaurant kitchen in Glenview, a typical kitchen for Glenview. 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. Work included system design and sizing, grease duct installation, plus inspections and closeout.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Glenview →
Before
AfterCommercial Hood Cleaning in a cafe kitchen, Northbrook
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, restaurant kitchen: grease trap installation & cleaning
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Northbrook →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →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.
- 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.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Northbrook businesses
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.
Do I need a permit to install a restaurant hood?
Yes. A commercial hood needs a mechanical permit with plan review, and the fire department reviews the hood and suppression system.
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.
What code does a commercial hood have to meet?
The main standard is NFPA 96. Your village's mechanical code and fire prevention office set how it's applied and inspected locally.
Who approves a new restaurant hood in Northbrook?
Expect three reviewers: building and mechanical, fire, and health for a new or remodeled food establishment. We coordinate the ventilation submittals.
Northbrook building permit for hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development & Planning Services, phone 847-664-4050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Northbrook?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- Downtime costs you covers, so Northbrook work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- We coordinate with Development & Planning Services and the fire department so inspections don't hold up your opening.
- We handle the paperwork landlords and property managers ask for: insurance, access times and scope sign-off.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.