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Phone

980-384-7357

HOURS

Mon-Sun: 24/7 Available

SERVICE AREA

Charlotte, NC & SC
NFPA 96 Certified • Licensed & Insured

Commercial Hood Cleaning Across North & South Carolina

Trusted by restaurants, hotels, schools and commercial kitchens throughout the Carolinas. Certified NFPA 96 exhaust cleaning with full before-and-after photo documentation — available 24/7 for emergency service.

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BothCarolinas Served

Local Hood Cleaning You Can Count On, Across the Carolinas

Every commercial kitchen in North and South Carolina is required to keep its exhaust system clean and compliant with NFPA 96 — the national fire code that governs how restaurant hoods, ducts and fans must be maintained. Grease that builds up inside your exhaust system is the leading cause of commercial kitchen fires, and a missed cleaning can mean a failed inspection, a denied insurance claim, or a shutdown during your busiest hours.

Expert Hood Cleaning serves kitchens throughout the greater Charlotte metro and across both Carolinas, cleaning the full system — from the hood and filters in your kitchen all the way up to the fan on your roof. Every job comes with before-and-after photos and dated documentation so you stay inspection-ready and fire-code compliant year round. Whether you run a single restaurant or manage kitchens in multiple cities, we bring the same certified process, flexible off-hours scheduling, and transparent pricing to every location we serve.

Serving the Carolinas

Our Coverage Area

Search or tap a city to view its dedicated hood cleaning page.

North CarolinaSouth Carolina
What We Do

Full-System Cleaning in Every City

Kitchen Exhaust System Cleaning

Full NFPA 96 cleaning of the hood, plenum, filters, ductwork and rooftop fan — not just the surfaces you can see from the cook line.

Hood Filter Cleaning & Exchange

Baffle and mesh filters degreased or swapped on a schedule so airflow stays strong and grease stops dripping onto your line.

Exhaust Fan & Ductwork Cleaning

Rooftop fans, belts and full duct runs cleaned to remove the hidden grease inspectors and insurers look for.

Inspection & Compliance Reports

Before-and-after photos, dated service stickers and signed certificates for your fire marshal, health department and insurer.

Rooftop Grease Containment

Grease boxes, hinge kits and containment systems that protect your roof and keep you compliant between cleanings.

Full Kitchen Detail Cleaning

Walls, floors, cook line and equipment exteriors detailed — ideal before an inspection, grand opening or ownership change.

Why Businesses Choose Us

The Difference Is in What We Don't Skip

Certified & Insured

NFPA 96-certified technicians, fully bonded and insured, with employees you can trust on your property.

Off-Hours Scheduling

Nights, early mornings and weekends so we never interrupt your service or your revenue.

Photo Documentation

Every clean is documented with before-and-after photos and a client record you can pull up at inspection time.

Straightforward Pricing

Transparent, consistent quotes with no upsells on equipment you don't need — just clean, compliant kitchens.

Our Process

How It Works

1

Book

Call or request a quote for a time that fits your kitchen's schedule.

2

Inspect

Certified techs assess your hood, ducts and fan before any cleaning begins.

3

Deep Clean

The full system is degreased with hot water and commercial-grade equipment.

4

Document

You receive before/after photos and compliance paperwork after every visit.

NFPA 96 & Insurance

How Often Does Your Kitchen Need Cleaning?

NFPA 96 sets cleaning frequency based on how much and what type of cooking your kitchen does. Your local fire marshal or insurance carrier may require a stricter schedule, and we'll put the recommended frequency right on your service sticker.

MonthlySolid-fuel cooking, high-volume frying and charbroiling
QuarterlyMost busy full-service Carolina restaurants
Semi-AnnuallyModerate-volume kitchens and cafeterias
AnnuallyLow-volume, seasonal or special-use kitchens

Not sure when your system was last cleaned? We'll inspect it and give you an honest recommendation — even if that means you're not due yet.

Who We Serve

Safe, Clean Kitchens for Every Industry

Restaurants & Bars
Hotels & Resorts
Schools & Universities
Hospitals & Assisted Living
Corporate Cafeterias
Sports & Event Venues
Food Trucks & Ghost Kitchens
Country Clubs & Banquet Halls
Service Areas

All Service Areas We Cover

Find your city below for local NFPA 96 hood cleaning, or call (980) 384-7357 for a free quote.

Questions

Service Area FAQs

Do you really serve all of these cities?

Yes. We provide NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning across the greater Charlotte metro and throughout North and South Carolina. If you don't see your town listed, call (980) 384-7357 — we likely still cover it.

How often does my commercial kitchen need hood cleaning?

It depends on your cooking volume. NFPA 96 requires monthly cleaning for solid-fuel and high-volume operations, quarterly for busy restaurants, semi-annual for moderate volume, and annual for low-volume kitchens.

Will hood cleaning disrupt my business hours?

No. We schedule nights, early mornings and weekends across every service area so your kitchen is clean and ready before the next shift walks in.

Do you provide documentation for inspections and insurance?

Every service includes before-and-after photos, a dated service sticker, and a signed certificate — exactly the records your fire marshal, health department and insurer require.

What does hood cleaning cost?

Pricing depends on kitchen size, system layout and cleaning frequency. We provide transparent, consistent quotes with no surprise upsells. Call (980) 384-7357 for a free estimate.

Do you handle repairs if you find a problem?

Yes. Because we inspect your system during every clean, we catch worn belts, damaged hinges and access-panel issues early — and can handle the repairs before they become an emergency.

Ready for a Cleaner, Safer Kitchen?

Serving commercial kitchens across North and South Carolina — available 24/7 for emergency service.

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Charlotte & All NC
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