Expert Commercial Kitchen Hood Solutions | Express Kitchen Hoods LLC | (800) 200-2134
Express Kitchen Hoods LLC - expert commercial kitchen hood cleaning, installation, repair, and design across DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. NFPA 96 certified. Call (800) 200-2134.
Express Kitchen Hoods LLC is the Mid-Atlantic’s full-service commercial kitchen exhaust specialist — NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning, custom exhaust system installation, fire suppression inspection, and 24/7 emergency service across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Call (800) 200-2134.
Who We Serve
We work with independent restaurant operators, hotel F&B departments, multi-unit franchise groups, hospital and university food service, corporate campus dining, food trucks, and ghost kitchen operators across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area and beyond into Pennsylvania and New York. Our clients range from single-location fine dining in Georgetown to 50-unit QSR franchise groups covering six states.
Every engagement — whether a first-time inspection for a new opening or an emergency recharge after a suppression activation — is staffed by IKECA-trained and certified technicians, and every service produces full NFPA 96 documentation suitable for local fire marshal review.
Services
Hood & Duct Cleaning
NFPA 96-compliant grease removal from filters, canopy, plenum, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan for any commercial kitchen in DC, MD, VA, PA, or NY. Hot-water pressure wash, before-and-after photos, and certification delivered the same night. Quarterly, semi-annual, and annual programs. Service windows: afternoons, nights, and predawn to prevent kitchen downtime.
Hood System Installation
Type I and Type II commercial exhaust hood design, custom fabrication, and installation for new construction and renovation projects across the Mid-Atlantic. IMC-engineered CFM calculations, make-up air coordination, permit submission and inspection management, and as-built drawings. We handle all jurisdiction permit processes from DC DCRA through New York City DEP.
Fire Suppression Inspection & Service
Semi-annual NFPA 17A inspections for Ansul R-102, Amerex, and Kidde wet chemical systems. Fusible link replacement, nozzle verification, cylinder hydrostatic testing coordination, and emergency 24/7 recharge after activation across DC, MD, VA, and PA. Suppression system design and installation for new hood projects and system upgrades.
Exhaust Fan & Duct Repair
Emergency and scheduled exhaust fan repair and replacement, hinge kit installation, belt and motor service for commercial kitchens across the region. Grease duct replacement — including non-compliant galvanized and spiral duct — with liquid-tight continuous-weld NFPA 96 duct. Access panel cutting for cleaning compliance when existing duct systems lack adequate access.
NFPA 96 Standards We Work Under
| Standard | Scope | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 96 (2021) | Hood cleaning intervals, duct construction, fan requirements | DC, MD, VA, PA, NY |
| NFPA 17A (2021) | Wet chemical suppression inspection intervals and procedures | DC, MD, VA, PA, NY |
| IMC (2018/2021) | Exhaust CFM design & make-up air balance | VA, MD, PA (IBC states) |
| DC Construction Codes | DCRA permit process for hood and suppression work in DC | Washington, DC |
| COMAR 29.06.01 | Maryland State Fire Prevention Code | All Maryland counties |
Why Express Kitchen Hoods LLC
- ✓IKECA-certified technicians — training and certification from the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association
- ✓Full-service: cleaning, installation, suppression, and fan repair from one contractor
- ✓24/7 emergency service for suppression activations and fan failures throughout the Mid-Atlantic
- ✓Same-night documentation — certificates and photo reports emailed before the next business day
- ✓Multi-location and franchise master service agreements with consolidated billing
- ✓DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York licensed and insured
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IKECA certification mean for a hood cleaning company?
The International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) is the primary professional certification body for commercial hood cleaning contractors in North America. IKECA-certified technicians have demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 96 standards, proper cleaning procedures, and documentation requirements through formal training and testing. Many fire marshals and insurance underwriters specifically reference IKECA certification when evaluating cleaning contractor credentials.
Can Express Kitchen Hoods LLC handle a project in Pennsylvania or New York?
Yes. We regularly service clients in the Philadelphia metro area, central Pennsylvania, and the New York City metro area. Call (800) 200-2134 to discuss scheduling and documentation requirements for your specific jurisdiction — Pennsylvania and New York have jurisdiction-specific permit and documentation nuances that we navigate as part of our standard service outside the core DC-MD-VA market.
Do you offer bundled contracts for both hood cleaning and suppression inspections?
Yes. We offer combined annual compliance contracts that bundle the required NFPA 96 hood cleaning cycles with the required semi-annual NFPA 17A suppression inspections under a single agreement, with coordinated scheduling and unified billing. For most commercial kitchens in DC, MD, and VA, a combined contract covers: two suppression inspections per year, plus the appropriate number of hood cleanings (quarterly, semi-annual, or annual based on kitchen type). Single invoice, single contractor, complete compliance.
Express Kitchen Hoods LLC
DC · Maryland · Virginia · Pennsylvania · New York — NFPA 96 certified, 24/7 emergency service.
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