Exhaust Fan Service & Inspections
A hood can only be cleaned as well as it can be reached. We inspect the exhaust system and find what gets in the way: missing fan hinges, too few access panels, worn belts and grease on the roof.
- CA Lic. #922991
- Bonded & insured
- Nights & early mornings
On many jobs we find the same problems. A rooftop exhaust fan has no hinge, so it can't be tipped open safely. A long duct run has no access panels, so parts of it can't be reached. Fan belts are worn, and grease runs out of the fan onto the roof.
Every one of these goes on your service report, with photos, so you or your contractor can fix it. We replace worn fan belts while we're there and add grease containment at the fan to protect the roof.
Need to know where you stand without a full cleaning? We also do stand-alone exhaust inspections, for example before you buy a restaurant or after a fire inspection.
What's included in exhaust fan service and inspections
System inspection
Hood, filters, duct and fan checked, with photos and written findings.
Exhaust fan belts
Worn or loose belts replaced. We record the belt size for next time.
Fan hinge checks
Fans without a hinge are flagged. A hinge lets the fan tip open for cleaning without damaging the curb or wiring.
Access panel needs
Duct runs that can't be reached are noted and photographed, so an access panel can be added.
Rooftop grease containment
Absorbent containment at the fan keeps grease off the roof membrane.
Inaccessible-area reporting
Anything that couldn't be cleaned is listed on your report, as fire code requires.
Exhaust Fan Service & Inspections photos
Real photos our crews took on the job. "As found" shots show grease before we cleaned.
Questions about exhaust fan service & inspections
Why does my exhaust fan need a hinge?
So it can be opened safely for cleaning. Without a hinge, a rooftop upblast (mushroom-style) fan has to be lifted off its curb to reach the fan and the top of the duct. That risks damaging the fan, wiring and roof. Fire code (NFPA 96) calls for upblast fans to be hinged.
Can you inspect a kitchen exhaust system without cleaning it?
Yes. We offer stand-alone exhaust system inspections. They're useful before buying or leasing a restaurant, after a fire inspection, or to find out how often your kitchen really needs cleaning.
Other services
Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning- Hood, plenum, ducts & roof fan
- Cleaned to bare metal
- Dated label + photo report
Hood Filter Cleaning- Between full hood cleanings
- Broken/missing filters flagged
- Monthly or custom schedule
Kitchen Equipment & Deep Cleaning- Ranges, fryers, ovens & griddles
- Walk-ins & dish rooms
- Floors, walls & grout
Commercial Pressure Washing- Sidewalks, plazas & docks
- Trash enclosures & drive-thrus
- Storm drains protected
Need something cleaned?
Hood, kitchen or pressure washing: tell us about the job and we'll give you a free quote and a schedule that fits your hours.