Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning in Edmonton

Complete hood, ductwork, and rooftop fan cleaning with an NFPA 96 compliance certificate after every service. Trusted by 940+ Edmonton-area kitchens.

What's Included

Every kitchen exhaust cleaning service covers the full system from the cooking surface up to the rooftop discharge. We do not skip the ductwork or the fan — the most commonly neglected (and most fire-prone) parts of the system.

  • Hood filters, baffles, and grease cups removed and degreased
  • Hood canopy interior — all grease-bearing surfaces cleaned to bare metal
  • Accessible ductwork cleaned from hood plenum to rooftop collar
  • Rooftop upblast exhaust fan cleaned inside and out
  • Grease drip tray and rooftop grease containment serviced
  • Fan belt and bearing inspection — issues flagged before they fail
  • Access panel installation if panels are missing (required by NFPA 96)
  • NFPA 96 compliance certificate issued after every job
  • Before-and-after photos provided for your insurance file
Kitchen exhaust hood service sticker

Kitchen exhaust hood service sticker

Our Process

Our process is systematic and leaves nothing to chance. Every technician follows the same checklist, every time.

1

Protect the Kitchen

We cover cooking equipment, prep surfaces, and the floor around the hood before any chemicals are applied. No cross-contamination, no damage to your equipment.

2

Remove and Pre-Soak Filters

Filters and baffles are removed and soaked in hot degreaser to soften heavy grease buildup while we work on the hood interior.

3

Clean Hood Canopy to Bare Metal

We scrape and degrease the hood interior, plenum, and all grease-bearing surfaces until they reach bare metal. This is the NFPA 96 standard — not a surface wipe.

4

Ductwork and Rooftop Fan

The duct run and rooftop fan are cleaned to remove accumulated grease. The fan housing, blades, and grease containment are all serviced.

5

Reassemble and Inspect

Filters are reinstalled, the system is visually inspected, and any deficiencies (missing access panels, damaged components) are documented.

6

Issue Compliance Certificate

We provide your NFPA 96 certificate with service date, technician name, and findings — ready for your fire inspector or insurance provider.

Before & After

BEFORE
Kitchen exhaust hood before
AFTER
Kitchen exhaust hood after

Why Choose ATA

There are several companies offering this service in Edmonton. Here is what makes ATA different.

NFPA 96 Certified on Every Job

We issue a compliance certificate after every service. Many companies skip the paperwork — we make sure you are covered for your insurance and fire inspection.

Full System, Not Just the Hood

We clean ductwork and the rooftop fan, not just the visible hood. Grease in the duct is the actual fire risk — ignoring it defeats the purpose of hood cleaning.

Same-Technician Consistency

We assign a consistent technician to your account so your kitchen is never treated like a first visit. We know your system, your schedule, and your quirks.

Before-and-After Photo Documentation

Every service is documented with photos of the hood, ductwork, and fan. You have proof of service for your insurance file and your own peace of mind.

Pricing

Kitchen exhaust cleaning is priced by the system — not by the hour. We quote after a free on-site inspection so you know the exact price before we start.

  • Number of hoods and linear footage of ductwork
  • Frequency of previous cleanings (heavily soiled systems take longer)
  • Accessibility of the rooftop fan and duct access points
  • Number of rooftop fans connected to the system
  • Whether access panels need to be installed

Book a free on-site inspection. We assess your system and give you a firm quote — no surprises on the invoice.

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Service Area

We service commercial kitchens throughout the Greater Edmonton Area. Most jobs are completed between 10 PM and 6 AM so your kitchen is clean and compliant before the morning rush.

EdmontonSherwood ParkSt. AlbertLeducBeaumontLloydminster

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does my kitchen exhaust system need to be cleaned?
NFPA 96 requires cleaning based on cooking volume: monthly for solid-fuel or high-volume operations, quarterly for moderate-volume restaurants, semi-annually for low-volume cafeterias, and annually for seasonal operations. Your fire inspector or insurance provider may have specific requirements for your municipality.
What does NFPA 96 certification mean?
NFPA 96 is the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Our compliance certificate documents that your exhaust system was cleaned to the standard required by the code, your insurer, and your fire inspector.
Do you clean the ductwork and rooftop fan, or just the hood?
We clean the full system: hood canopy, filters, ductwork accessible from the hood plenum, and the rooftop upblast fan including the grease containment. Cleaning only the hood and leaving the duct and fan dirty does not meet NFPA 96 and leaves your biggest fire risk untouched.
How long does a kitchen exhaust cleaning take?
Most single-hood restaurants take 2–4 hours. Larger systems with multiple hoods, long duct runs, or multiple rooftop fans can take 4–8 hours. We schedule most jobs overnight so your kitchen is ready for the morning.
Do I need to shut down the kitchen for hood cleaning?
Yes — the kitchen must be shut down and equipment cooled before we start. We typically schedule service after the last dinner service and have everything done before opening the next morning.
What if my ductwork has no access panels?
We can install code-compliant access panels as part of the service. NFPA 96 requires access panels at intervals along the duct run. If your system is missing them, we document it and can install them on the same visit.

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No obligation. We visit your kitchen, assess the system, and give you an accurate quote — at no charge. Serving Edmonton and surrounding communities.