Houston Quality Hood Cleaning: Commercial Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning in Houston, TX

Hood, grease duct, rooftop fan and filter cleaning to NFPA 96, done to bare metal and not just wiped down. You get before-and-after photos, a dated certificate and a service sticker after every visit. We schedule nights and weekends, so your line never goes cold during service.



Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning That Passes Inspection

Grease builds up in Houston kitchens faster than most owners expect, and the humidity doesn't help. We clean the whole exhaust path: hood canopy, baffles, ductwork, rooftop fan and filters. Then we hand you the paperwork the fire marshal and your insurance carrier want to see. We look at your system before we quote, so the price fits your kitchen, not a one-size-fits-all number.

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Why Choose Houston Quality Hood Cleaning


Cleaned to Bare Metal

Our crews scrape, degrease and pressure-wash until the hood and duct interiors show bare metal. That's the standard NFPA 96 sets, and it's what inspectors look for.

Paperwork for Every Visit

Before-and-after photos, a written service report, a dated certificate and a hood sticker. When the fire marshal or your insurer asks, you'll have it ready.

Hood-to-Roof, One Visit

Hoods, ducts, fans and filters are cleaned in one trip, not just the parts you can see from the cook line.

Clear, Itemized Pricing

You get a written, itemized quote before work starts. No fees get added after the job is done.

Commercial Hood Cleaning Services in Houston, Texas

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Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning

We hand-scrape and degrease the canopy, baffles and interior surfaces where grease collects fastest, then finish with a full wash. Your schedule is based on your actual cooking volume.

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Grease Duct Cleaning

Grease doesn't stop at the hood. We open service panels and clean the full duct run to the roof, including the hidden sections that hold the thickest buildup, and flag any damage we find.

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Rooftop Exhaust Fan Cleaning

We clean the fan housing and blades and check the belts and motor. Then we reconnect the fan and test it for normal speed and airflow.

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Hood Filter Cleaning & Exchange

Filters are degreased and reinstalled on every visit. You can also swap dirty filters for pre-cleaned ones on the spot, and we replace any warped or damaged filters.

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Grease Containment & Roof Protection

Containment mats, barriers around fan units, covered drains and proper disposal of grease and wastewater protect your roof membrane during the job.

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Hood Inspection & Service Reports

Every job ends with a written report on the hood, ducts, filters and fan, before and after, plus a note of anything that needs repair. Copies are available any time.

Hood Cleaning Services for Every Industry

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Restaurant Hood Cleaning

From quick-service counters to full-service dining rooms, we clean during off-hours and cover hood to fan in one visit, with the certificate your health inspector and insurer want.

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Schools, Hospitals & Institutions

We coordinate access and maintenance windows with facility management and leave records ready for compliance reviews.

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Hotels & Event Kitchens

Banquet and room-service kitchens run long hours, so we work around your event calendar and clean multiple hoods in one trip.

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Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens

Compact hoods still need regular cleaning. We come to your commissary or parking spot and keep your records organized for inspections in any jurisdiction.

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BBQ, Charbroil & Solid-Fuel Kitchens

Smokers and wood or charcoal fires throw heavy, sticky grease. NFPA 96 calls for monthly cleaning on solid-fuel systems.

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Multi-Location & Franchise Groups

One vendor for every site: coordinated schedules, consolidated pricing and a single monthly statement.

How Often Should a Commercial Hood Be Cleaned? (NFPA 96 Guide)

NFPA 96 bases the schedule on cooking volume and fuel type, not a fixed calendar, and Houston fire inspectors use it as the benchmark.

Solid Fuel, Monthly: Wood, charcoal and pit smokers.

High Volume, Quarterly: 24-hour kitchens, charbroiling, wok cooking, heavy frying.

Moderate Volume, Semi-Annually: Most standard restaurants.

Low Volume, Annually: Churches, day camps, seasonal kitchens.

Don't Forget Fire Suppression

Your suppression system gets its own inspection, usually every six months. A clean hood lets the nozzles work as designed, so we check nozzle clearance on every visit. Line up both dates so your compliance record has no gaps.

Ready for the Fire Marshal: Keep filters in place, access panels clear and your latest cleaning tag visible. We suggest keeping at least two years of service records on file.

What to Expect From Your Hood Cleaning

Quote: we ask about your hood size, layout and last cleaning date.

Prep: turn off cooking equipment under the hood at least 1 hour ahead, clear the counters, store the food, and tell us about any fan-linked alarm.

Protect & Degrease: we cover equipment and floors, then apply degreaser to the hood, filters and interior.

Pressure Wash & Scrape: we pressure-wash the canopy, ducts and fan, then hand-scrape any hardened grease.

Reassemble & Test: we reinstall filters and run the fan to confirm airflow.

Final Inspection: a walk-through for missed spots against NFPA 96.

Service Report: photos, any issues found and your compliance certificate.

What's Included in Every Hood Cleaning

Full System: hood canopy, baffles, grease ducts, rooftop exhaust fan and filters

Roof Protection: containment mats, barriers, covered drains and proper grease disposal

Documentation: before-and-after photos, a written report, a dated certificate and a hood sticker

Fan & Suppression Check: belts and motor inspected, suppression-nozzle clearance confirmed

How Much Does Hood Cleaning Cost in Houston?

Most Houston restaurants pay $150–$500 per cleaning for a single hood system. Larger kitchens with several hoods or long duct runs can run $600 or more.

Small Kitchen (1 hood): $150–$250

Medium Kitchen (2–3 hoods): $250–$450

Large Kitchen (multiple hoods, heavy use): $450–$700+

First-time or neglected systems cost more. Roof access, system complexity, grease level, service frequency and your location in Houston all affect the price. Recurring monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly plans lower the per-visit rate. We accept credit card, ACH and check, and Net-30 invoicing is available for established accounts.

What Our Customers Say

Hood Cleaning Serving Houston, TX and Surrounding Areas

Houston's heat and humidity speed up grease buildup, and the city's mix of Tex-Mex kitchens, barbecue smokers and seafood fryers each leaves a different kind of residue. We adjust our methods to match. We also know the older strip centers and converted spaces with non-standard hood setups, and we check for storm-related issues, like water intrusion or a fan that tripped during an outage, on routine visits.

Houston neighborhoods: Downtown · Midtown · Montrose · The Heights · Uptown/Galleria · Texas Medical Center · Energy Corridor · Westchase · Memorial · EaDo · Greater East End · Northside

Nearby cities: Katy · Sugar Land · Pearland · Pasadena · Bellaire · Spring · The Woodlands · Cypress · Humble · Kingwood · Baytown · League City

Contact Houston Quality Hood Cleaning Today

Tell us how many hoods you have and when they were last cleaned. We'll set up an on-site assessment and a written, itemized quote.

Hood Cleaning FAQs

How often does a commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned in Houston?

NFPA 96 sets it by cooking volume: monthly for solid fuel, quarterly for high volume such as 24-hour kitchens, charbroiling and wok, semi-annually for moderate volume, and annually for low volume such as churches or seasonal kitchens. Houston's humidity can push you toward the shorter end.

How long does hood cleaning take?

Usually 2–4 hours. A single hood can take about two, and multiple hoods, long duct runs or heavy buildup take longer. We work off-peak or overnight.

How much does hood cleaning cost in Houston?

Most single-hood systems run $150–$500 per cleaning, and large multi-hood kitchens $600 or more. First-time cleanings on neglected systems cost more.

What do I need to do before my hood cleaning?

Shut off cooking equipment under the hood at least an hour before, clear the counters, put food away, and tell us if your exhaust fan is tied to an alarm.

Will I get documentation for the fire marshal and my insurance?

Yes. Every visit includes before-and-after photos, a written report, a dated certificate and a hood sticker. Keep at least two years of records on hand.

Do you clean the ductwork and rooftop fan, or just the hood?

The whole system: hood, filters, the full duct run and the rooftop fan. Grease hidden in the ducts is the harder-to-spot fire risk.