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.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Roselle, IL
Type I and Type II exhaust hoods, grease duct, exhaust fans and makeup air installed for restaurants and food-service kitchens in Roselle.
- Commercial kitchens across Roselle ZIP 60172
- Nights, early mornings and closed days
- Coordination with the fire and health inspectors
Hood and ventilation problems we solve for Roselle kitchens
We build commercial kitchen exhaust in Roselle 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.
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.
Smoke rolls out past the hood
When smoke and heat escape the canopy, the hood is undersized, the fan is weak or there isn't enough makeup air. We measure the system and fix the part that's short.
Adding a fryer or charbroiler under the wrong hood
New equipment that makes grease or smoke needs a Type I hood that covers it with the right overhang. If the old hood is too short or the wrong type, we extend or replace it.
Duct too close to combustibles
In older buildings the grease duct often passes through a ceiling or wall without the required clearance or fire-rated protection. We reroute or enclose it to meet code.
Old hood with no fire suppression or an outdated system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.
New restaurant needs a hood before opening
Before the first service, the plan reviewers and the fire inspector will look at the hood, the duct and the suppression system. We design and install all of it so the opening date isn't held up by ventilation.
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.
What we handle on site
- 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.
- Roof penetration and curbRoof opening framed, curb set and flashed to carry the exhaust fan.
- 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.
- Exhaust fan installationAn upblast exhaust fan on a hinged base with grease containment, wired to the hood controls.
- 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.
Systems and components
Type I hoodRequired over cooking that makes grease-laden vapor; it connects to a welded grease duct.
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.
Makeup air unitA rooftop or interior unit that brings in fresh air to replace what the hood removes.
Upblast exhaust fanA roof-mounted fan that throws exhaust up and away from the roof, with a grease box.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation before and after — Roselle homes
Before
Installed
DetailA Roselle restaurant kitchen: before and after
This one is a restaurant kitchen in Roselle. 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. On site this meant site survey and equipment review, roof penetration and curb, plus hood hanging.
Before
AfterAn Itasca bakery kitchen: before and after
The site: a bakery kitchen near Itasca Historical District. The reason for the call: 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. Work included site survey and equipment review, start-up and airflow check, plus inspections and closeout.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a commercial kitchen in Roselle
What changed: the same hood degreased to bare stainless with an inspection sticker area.
Commercial Hood Cleaning in Roselle →
Before
AfterA Roselle cafe kitchen: before and after
The same interceptor pumped and the lid closed, service hose coiled on the truck.
Grease Trap Installation & Cleaning in Roselle →
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s split-level: before and after
What changed: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →How the project goes
- Call with your equipment listTell us what you cook, what equipment goes under the hood and where the space is.
- 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.
- InstallationHood, duct, fan and makeup air go in, often scheduled around your build-out or off-hours.
- Testing and inspectionStart-up, airflow check, final inspections and the permit closed.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation questions from Roselle businesses
What type of contractor installs a commercial kitchen hood?
A commercial mechanical contractor experienced with kitchen exhaust installs the hood, duct and fan; a licensed fire suppression contractor installs the suppression system. We do the first and coordinate the second.
Who approves a new restaurant hood in Roselle?
Expect three reviewers: building and mechanical, fire, and health for a new or remodeled food establishment. We coordinate the ventilation submittals.
What is the difference between a Type I and Type II hood?
A Type I hood handles grease and smoke from fryers, griddles, ranges and broilers; it has grease filters, welded duct and fire suppression. A Type II hood handles heat and steam from dish machines and some ovens.
Why do I need makeup air?
A hood can only exhaust as much as the room can replace. Makeup air sized to the exhaust is part of the system, not an extra.
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 is the Roselle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Which Roselle office signs off on hood work?
Fire Prevention Bureau, (630) 671-2843 (some pages list 671-2842). We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- We plan Roselle jobs around your service hours, including early mornings, nights and closed days.
- We coordinate with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) 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.
ZIP 60172
Commercial Kitchen Hood Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.