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20+ Years of Excellence

About Express Kitchen
Hoods, LLC

East Coast's premier supplier and installer of commercial exhaust hoods and fire suppression systems, specializing in CaptiveAire products with over 20 years of expertise.

20+ Years of Excellence

Express Kitchen Hoods LLC reigns as the East Coast's premier supplier and installer of commercial exhaust hoods and fire suppression systems, specializing in CaptiveAire products with over 20 years of expertise.

Our elite mechanical, sheet-metal, and fire mechanics teams, operating from six strategic Mid-Atlantic, USA offices, deliver unmatched quality, safety, and compliance, empowering businesses with cutting-edge kitchen ventilation solutions.

With members of mechanical sheet-metal and fire mechanics employed by the 6 offices of the mid Atlantic, USA region, we are the largest commercial exhaust hood and fire suppression system supplier and installer on the East Coast.

20+

Years of Expertise

6

Mid-Atlantic Offices

5000+

Systems Installed

What We Do

Restaurant Hood Installation

CaptiveAire, Accurex, NAKS, & others

Type 1 Exhaust Hood

Construction Management

Fire Suppression Systems

Design, Install & UL-300 Upgrades (Ansul, Protex II, Buckeye, Amerex, Pyrochem)

Mechanical Plans

Shop Drawings & Permit Support

Make-Up Air & Exhaust Fans

DOAS, rooftop fans, curbs

Hood & Duct Cleaning

NFPA-96 compliant

Repairs & Upgrades

Grease Ductwork & System Upgrades

24/7 Emergency Service

Always available when you need us

Our Cleaning Process

A systematic approach to ensure your hood system meets NFPA 96 standards and operates safely

1

Preparation & Safety

We protect your kitchen with drop cloths, ensure all equipment is properly shut down, and set up our professional cleaning equipment.

2

Degreasing & Scraping

Using professional-grade degreasers and tools, we remove built-up grease from all accessible surfaces of your hood system.

3

Pressure Washing

High-pressure hot water cleaning ensures we reach the "bare steel" standard required by NFPA 96, removing all grease residue.

4

Duct & Fan Cleaning

We clean the entire exhaust system including ductwork and exhaust fans, ensuring complete grease removal throughout the system.

5

Final Inspection

We conduct a thorough inspection to ensure all areas meet our quality standards and NFPA 96 requirements.

6

Documentation

You receive before and after photos, a detailed service report, and a certification sticker for compliance documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our hood cleaning and ventilation services

The frequency of hood cleaning depends on your cooking volume and type. NFPA 96 requires: monthly for high-volume operations (24-hour cooking, charbroiling), quarterly for moderate-volume operations, and semi-annually for low-volume operations. We can assess your specific needs and recommend an appropriate schedule.

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