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.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Park Ridge, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Park Ridge.
- Commercial kitchens across Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Park Ridge kitchens
A commercial hood is a system, not a box on the wall: the canopy, the welded grease duct, the roof fan, makeup air and a fire suppression system all have to work and pass inspection together. We install that system for restaurants, cafes, bakeries and institutional kitchens in Park Ridge, built to NFPA 96 and the village's mechanical code.
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.
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.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system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.
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.
Grease odor reaching neighbors
Complaints about smell from the roof fan are often a termination problem. We check the height and distance from intakes and correct the discharge.
Inspector flagged the hood or duct
Violations on a hood system tend to be specific and fixable. We take the inspector's list, make the corrections in the hood, duct or fan, and document what was done.
Landlord or property manager requirements
Many leases spell out where the duct can run, how the roof penetration is handled and who signs off. We work to the landlord's rules and supply drawings for their review.
What the job covers
- 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.
- Roof penetration and curbA cut through the roof, a fan curb and flashing done so the roof stays watertight.
- Grease duct installationWelded, liquid-tight grease duct with cleanout access, sloped toward the hood and kept clear of combustibles.
- Exhaust fan installationAn upblast exhaust fan on a hinged base with grease containment, wired to the hood controls.
- Makeup airA makeup air unit or supply path that replaces exhausted air, tempered where the climate calls for it.
- Start-up and airflow checkWe run the system with the line hot and confirm capture, pressure and controls.
What goes into the system
Makeup air unitA rooftop or interior unit that brings in fresh air to replace what the hood removes.
Type II hoodUsed where the load is steam or heat, not grease; it can use lighter duct.
Stainless and galvanized constructionExposed hoods are usually stainless steel; concealed parts may be galvanized where the standard allows.
Baffle filtersListed stainless or aluminum baffles that trap grease and keep flame out of the duct.
Type I hoodThe grease hood for fryers, griddles, ranges and broilers, with listed baffle filters and fire suppression.
Kitchens like yours in Park Ridge: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailPark Ridge kitchen, restaurant kitchen: commercial kitchen hood installation
This one is a restaurant kitchen in Park Ridge. What bothered the owners most: a hood that let smoke roll into the kitchen. The result: a new stainless type I exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles over the cook line. On site this meant grease duct installation, exhaust fan installation, plus start-up and airflow check.
Before
AfterA Skokie commercial kitchen: before and after
The site: a commercial kitchen in Skokie. The reason for the call: 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. On site this meant permit drawings and plan review, grease duct installation, plus start-up and airflow check.
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Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, bakery kitchen: commercial hood cleaning
Finished: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
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Before
AfterA Park Ridge cafe kitchen: before and after
Finished: the same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge →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 permitsAn itemized scope in writing, followed by the permit set for the village and fire department.
- 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 Park Ridge businesses
What code does a commercial hood have to meet?
Hoods are built to NFPA 96 and the local mechanical code, and reviewed by the building department and the fire department.
Who installs and services the fire suppression system?
A licensed fire suppression contractor installs, certifies and services it on a regular schedule. We coordinate with them so the hood, nozzles and gas shutoff work together.
Can you install after hours to keep us open?
Yes, where the job allows. Prep and roof work can happen while you're open; the swap itself is planned for off-hours.
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.
Why do I need makeup air?
Makeup air replaces what the exhaust removes. It keeps the hood working and the building pressure under control.
Park Ridge contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- Downtime costs you covers, so Park Ridge work is booked around your slow days and closing times.
- Permits, plan review and inspections go through the Park Ridge building department 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 Park Ridge
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.