Dish area full of steam and heat
If the dish room fogs up and the ceiling tiles are stained, the space needs dedicated exhaust. We size and install a Type II hood for it.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Palatine, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Palatine.
- Commercial kitchens across Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Palatine kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Palatine 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duct too close to combustibles
Duct that touches framing or runs through a chase without protection is one of the most common write-ups. We fix the clearance or install a listed wrap or rated shaft.
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.
Smoke rolls out past the hood
A cook line that fills the room with haze is uncomfortable and a sign the exhaust can't keep up. We check hood size, fan performance and makeup air together.
What the job covers
- Site survey and equipment reviewA walk of the kitchen and roof with your equipment schedule in hand, to see what the system has to cover.
- System design and sizingWe size the canopy, airflow, fan and replacement air to match the appliances underneath.
- Permit drawings and plan reviewDrawings for the village mechanical permit and fire department review, with the health department plan where required.
- Roof penetration and curbA cut through the roof, a fan curb and flashing done so the roof stays watertight.
- Grease duct installationContinuous welded duct from hood to fan, with access panels and the required clearances or a listed enclosure.
- Makeup airReplacement air sized to the exhaust so the kitchen stays near neutral pressure.
- Fire suppression coordinationWe coordinate with your licensed fire suppression contractor on nozzles, piping and gas shutoff interlocks.
Equipment and options
Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.
Makeup air unitUntempered or heated makeup air, depending on volume, climate and how the space is used.
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.
Stainless and galvanized constructionStainless for durability and cleaning in the kitchen, with gauges and seams meeting the listing.
Duct wrap and rated enclosuresListed grease duct wrap or a fire-rated shaft where the duct passes through floors, ceilings or near combustibles.
Kitchens like yours in Palatine: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailCommercial Kitchen Hood Installation in a commercial kitchen, Palatine
This one is a commercial kitchen in Palatine. The main complaint was an exhaust system that had been written up at inspection. Finished kitchen: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant roof penetration and curb, grease duct installation, plus makeup air.
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich commercial kitchen: before and after
The site: a commercial kitchen in Lake Zurich. The main complaint was 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. Work included site survey and equipment review, roof penetration and curb, plus fire suppression coordination.
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Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, restaurant kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
The same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a cafe kitchen in Palatine
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →How the project goes
- 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 inspectionStart-up, airflow check, final inspections and the permit closed.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Palatine businesses
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 type of contractor installs a commercial kitchen hood?
Hood installation is mechanical work under a permit. We install the hood, grease duct, fan and makeup air and work alongside your suppression contractor.
Why do I need makeup air?
Makeup air replaces what the exhaust removes. It keeps the hood working and the building pressure under control.
Do I need a hood for my equipment?
Tell us the equipment list. Grease-producing cooking needs a Type I hood, steam and heat may need a Type II, and some listed ventless units need none.
What does a commercial hood installation cost?
We don't quote hoods blind. The size of the line, the duct path and the makeup air needed set the cost, and we put it in writing after the visit.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Does hood installation need a Palatine building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Palatine?
Palatine Fire Department Fire Prevention Division, 847-359-9029 (hood suppression systems are in the Village inspection/testing program). We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- We plan Palatine jobs around your service hours, including early mornings, nights and closed days.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections and the fire department when the job needs them.
- Certificates of insurance, keys, roof access and landlord sign-off are arranged ahead of the first visit.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.