Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning in Virginia Beach, VA
Inlet Pressure Washing provides professional, NFPA 96-compliant commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads. We remove grease buildup from hoods, ductwork, and exhaust fans to reduce fire risk, improve airflow, and help restaurants pass health and fire inspections. Our team services independent restaurants, franchises, hotels, and commercial kitchens across the region.
Serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
What We Clean
Exhaust Hoods
Remove grease buildup from hood surfaces and filters.
Ductwork
Clean exhaust ducts to reduce fire risk and improve airflow.
Exhaust Fans
Degrease and clean rooftop exhaust fan assemblies.
Code-Compliant Methods
Services performed in accordance with NFPA 96 guidelines.
Why It Matters
- Reduce fire risk from grease buildup
- Meet insurance and fire code requirements
- Improve kitchen airflow and safety
- Protect equipment and property
- Maintain a clean, professional operation
Ideal For
- Restaurants and commercial kitchens
- Hotels and hospitality properties
- Schools and institutional kitchens
- Food courts and commissaries
- Property managers and facility operators
Our Commercial Hood Cleaning Process
1. Pre-Inspection & System Evaluation
We inspect your entire exhaust system including the hood canopy, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan to assess grease buildup and determine cleaning frequency.
2. Protective Setup
We protect surrounding equipment, cooking surfaces, and floors before beginning service to help keep your kitchen clean and organized during the process.
3. Degreasing & Pressure Washing
Using commercial-grade degreasers and hot water pressure washing equipment, we remove heavy grease buildup from the hood, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fan.
4. Exhaust Fan & Duct Cleaning
We clean the vertical duct system and rooftop fan assembly to help ensure full-system NFPA 96 compliance.
5. Final Inspection & Documentation
After cleaning, we perform a final inspection and provide documentation for your records and fire inspection requirements.
Certificate of Performance & Compliance Labeling
Upon completion, we apply a Certificate of Performance label in accordance with NFPA 96 requirements. This label documents the date of service, next scheduled cleaning, and technician verification for fire marshal and insurance inspections.
- NFPA 96 compliant labeling
- Last cleaned and next cleaning clearly marked
- Supports fire marshal inspections
- Provides documentation for insurance audits
Why Professional Hood Cleaning Is Critical for Restaurants
Grease buildup inside commercial kitchen exhaust systems is one of the leading causes of restaurant fires. When grease accumulates inside ductwork and exhaust fans, it becomes highly flammable and can ignite quickly under high cooking temperatures.
Regular commercial hood cleaning reduces fire risk, improves ventilation efficiency, and helps your business remain compliant with NFPA 96 standards and local fire codes. Failure to maintain proper cleaning schedules can result in failed inspections, insurance issues, and potential liability exposure.
- Reduces grease fire risk
- Improves air quality and ventilation
- Helps pass health and fire inspections
- Protects staff, customers, and property
- Supports insurance compliance requirements
Stay compliant and reduce fire risk
Ask about one-time service or scheduled hood cleaning programs.