Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Services

Protect your commercial kitchen with professional hood cleaning that reduces fire risk, supports NFPA 96 compliance, and keeps your exhaust system operating safely and efficiently. Facilitec Southwest provides thorough cleaning of complete commercial kitchen exhaust systems, backed by certified technicians and inspection-ready documentation.

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What Is Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning?

Commercial kitchen hood cleaning is the professional removal of grease and combustible residue from a commercial kitchen's exhaust hood, filters, plenum, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan. Professional cleaning helps reduce fire risk, improve exhaust system performance, and support compliance with NFPA 96 requirements. Facilitec Southwest performs this service using trained, certified technicians and provides the documentation needed to help support inspections and ongoing maintenance.

Our commercial kitchen hood cleaning services support restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, and other commercial kitchens throughout our service areas. Every cleaning includes complete exhaust system service—not just the hood—to help keep your kitchen safer, cleaner, and inspection-ready.

Why Professional Hood Cleaning Matters

Reduce Fire Risk

Protect your kitchen by removing combustible grease throughout the exhaust system.

Stay Inspection Ready

Receive detailed documentation and cleaning reports that help support inspections.

Protect Your Equipment

Regular cleaning helps maintain airflow and reduces grease buildup throughout the system.

Commercial Kitchens We Serve

Facilitec Southwest provides professional kitchen hood cleaning for a wide range of commercial and institutional kitchens. Select your industry to learn about its specific operational challenges, cleaning needs, and compliance considerations.

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NFPA 96 Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements

NFPA 96 establishes the minimum cleaning standards for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Rather than using a fixed schedule, the code requires cleaning when grease accumulation reaches specific thickness thresholds. Commercial kitchens with heavier cooking volumes typically require more frequent service than lower-volume operations. NFPA 96, Section 12.6.1.1, sets three grease-depth limits — one for each kind of surface in the exhaust system. When the inspection measures any of them being crossed, cleaning is required.

0.002 inches

(about the thickness of a sheet of copy paper) — on hoods, grease removal devices, fans, and ducts (Section 12.6.1.1.1)

0.078 inches

(about 2 millimeters) — on other surfaces inside the system (Section 12.6.1.1.3)

0.125 inches

(one-eighth of an inch) — on fan housings (Section 12.6.1.1.4)

Our Phil Ackland Certified Technicians measure each surface with a depth gauge at every inspection and trigger cleaning when the standard requires it —
not when a generic calendar says so.

Need help determining how often your kitchen should be cleaned? Read our complete guide to NFPA 96 cleaning frequency.

Our Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Process

Every commercial kitchen hood cleaning service follows a proven process designed to remove grease throughout the complete exhaust system while helping improve safety, support NFPA 96 compliance, and minimize disruption to your kitchen operations.

Hand Scrape & System Preparation

Heavy grease deposits are manually removed from the hood, filters, ductwork, and other accessible components before chemical cleaning begins.

Degrease & Pressure Wash

Professional degreasers and hot water pressure washing remove grease buildup throughout the complete kitchen exhaust system while protecting surrounding work areas.

Final Inspection & Documentation

Every system is inspected after cleaning, and customers receive service documentation, labels, and records to help support inspections and ongoing maintenance.

Every service also includes detailed documentation and service records. Learn what's included with every kitchen hood cleaning service.

A full NFPA 96-compliant cleaning typically takes:

How Long Does a Commercial Hood Cleaning Take?

Most cleanings happen overnight or during closure hours since the cookline must be off for electrical lockout (Section 12.6.3) and the suppression system is taken offline during the work (Section 12.6.5). Facilitec Southwest’s After Hours Service mobilizes Certified Technicians outside business hours to fit the operator’s closure window.

See Full Breakdown by System Component → How Long Does Commercial Hood Cleaning Take?

What's Included With Every Kitchen Hood Cleaning Service

Every kitchen hood cleaning service includes the documentation, service labels, and inspection records needed to help support NFPA 96 compliance. Our goal is to leave your kitchen cleaner, safer, and fully documented before we leave the job site.

Service label on the hood (NFPA 96, Section 12.6.13) — date of service marked by a perforation, name of the Phil Ackland Certified Technician who performed the work, and Facilitec Southwest's contact information. Stays on the hood until the next service.
Service tags at any opened access panels (Section 12.6.10) — small tags preprinted with the company name and dated, placed near every access panel that was opened during the cleaning.
The written cleaning report (Section 12.6.15) — delivered to the equipment owner within two weeks of the visit. Includes the date, the named technician, areas not reached, areas skipped, access panel locations, and any visible duct or panel leakage. Before-and-after photos included.
Before & After Documentation
Photographs documenting the condition of your kitchen exhaust system before and after cleaning become part of your permanent service record.
Every service includes documentation and cleaning practices designed to support NFPA 96 compliance and inspection readiness. We’re proud members of the NFPA, Texas Restaurant Association, and Restaurant Facility Management Association.

Why Choose Facilitec Southwest for Hood Cleaning?

Facilitec Southwest provides professional kitchen hood cleaning, detailed documentation, and flexible scheduling to help commercial kitchens stay compliant and inspection-ready.

NFPA 96-Compliant Service* – Every cleaning is completed to support fire safety standards and inspection readiness.
Fire Risk Reduction – Remove hazardous grease buildup before it becomes a safety issue.
Comprehensive Cleaning – Hoods, ducts, filters, and fans cleaned as part of a full exhaust system service.
Certified Technicians – Trained professionals using industry-approved cleaning methods and documentation practices.
Flexible Scheduling – After-hours, overnight, and coordinated service options to reduce disruption to operations.
Detailed Documentation – Before-and-after photos and service records to help support compliance and inspections.
Trusted Since 1986 – Serving commercial kitchens across Texas and surrounding service areas for decades.

How Much Does Hood Cleaning Cost?

Kitchen hood cleaning costs vary based on hood size, grease buildup, system type, and service frequency. We provide quotes based on your facility’s layout and cleaning needs.

How Often Should Exhaust Hoods Be Cleaned?

We’ll assess your system and recommend a schedule that keeps you compliant and protected.

Want Stress-Free Scheduling?

Our maintenance program combines hood cleaning and rooftop grease containment into one convenient plan. We’ll set the perfect schedule, handle reminders, and offer monthly billing options so you can stay compliant without the hassle.
View our Maintenance Programs

Trusted By Major Brands

"We’ve been using Facilitec Southwest for years and they never miss a beat. Their hood cleaning keeps us compliant and the team always works around our busy schedule without disruption."

"Our kitchens run 24/7, so safety is non-negotiable. Facilitec Southwest gives us peace of mind knowing every system is cleaned to NFPA standards and documented properly for inspections."

"Professional, dependable, and thorough. They don’t just clean, they help us prevent problems before they happen. Partnering with Facilitec was one of the best decisions we’ve made."

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should kitchen hood cleaning be performed?

Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume, grease production, and NFPA 96 requirements. High-volume kitchens typically require more frequent service than lower-volume operations. Learn more about NFPA 96 cleaning frequencies and requirements.

Do you clean the full exhaust system?

Yes — every Facilitec Southwest hood cleaning visit covers the entire exhaust path from cooktop to rooftop: hood interior and plenum, ductwork through every access panel, exhaust fan, and rooftop discharge. Cleaned to bare metal at the surfaces NFPA 96, Section 12.6.1.1, sets thresholds for. Filter cleaning is the kitchen operator’s daily and weekly responsibility under the standard, but we offer it as an optional add-on to the professional visit.

Is your service NFPA 96-compliant?

Facilitec Southwest follows NFPA 96 guidelines for cleaning and inspection of grease buildup. Our Phil Ackland Certified Technicians perform the work under the qualified-person rule (Section 12.6.1), and every visit closes with the documentation chain the standard requires: the service label on the hood (Section 12.6.13), service tags at any opened access panels (Section 12.6.10), and the written report delivered to the equipment owner within two weeks (Section 12.6.15).

Do you offer after-hours hood cleaning?

Yes — most commercial hood cleaning happens overnight because the cookline must be off for electrical lockout (Section 12.6.3) and the suppression system is taken offline during the work (Section 12.6.5). Our After Hours Service mobilizes Phil Ackland Certified Technicians outside business hours — overnight or during closure days — to fit the operator’s closure window. For urgent deficiency-response work (failed fire marshal inspection, 48-hour reinspection deadline), the service mobilizes within 24 hours when scheduling permits.

What types of facilities do you serve?

We provide commercial kitchen hood cleaning for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, casinos, senior living communities, food trucks, institutional kitchens, airports, military facilities, grocery stores, and other commercial foodservice operations. Explore our Who We Serve pages to learn more about your industry.

What areas do you serve?

Facilitec Southwest provides commercial kitchen hood cleaning throughout Texas and surrounding states. View our complete Service Areas to see current coverage.

How much does commercial hood cleaning cost?

Industry-typical pricing across the Southwest in 2026 ranges from $300–$700 per visit for a single-hood low-volume kitchen on an annual schedule, $450–$1,200 for a moderate-volume sit-down restaurant on a semiannual schedule, $600–$1,800 for a high-volume restaurant with multiple hoods on a quarterly schedule, and $1,000–$3,500 or more for a large or complex operation. These are industry-typical ranges, not Facilitec Southwest’s actual pricing. The cost depends on cooking volume, hood size and number of hoods, accessibility, condition on arrival, and recurring service frequency. For an accurate quote on a specific kitchen, contact us directly.

Can I clean my own commercial kitchen hood?

No, not for the full NFPA 96-compliant cleaning. Section 12.6.1 of the standard requires the cleaning to be performed by a “properly trained, qualified, and certified person(s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.” Kitchen staff are not certified persons under this rule. What kitchen staff are responsible for is the daily and weekly operator-side work — cleaning the grease filters, emptying drip containers, and routine sanitation that keeps the system grease-free between professional visits.

What is included in a commercial kitchen hood cleaning service

Every kitchen hood cleaning service includes cleaning of the hood, plenum, accessible ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan, along with inspection-ready documentation, service labels, and detailed service records. Learn more about what’s included with every kitchen hood cleaning service.