Compliance, Handled
Local fire marshals, insurance underwriters, and health inspectors all expect the same thing from a commercial kitchen: a hood and exhaust system that's been professionally degreased on a documented schedule. Skip it, and you risk a failed inspection, a denied claim, or a shut-down kitchen.
Our certified technicians clean and inspect every component of your exhaust system — hood, filters, ductwork, and fan — to the exact standard set by NFPA 96, the national fire code that governs commercial kitchen ventilation. Every visit ends with a dated service sticker and a written compliance report your insurance carrier and local fire marshal will recognize on sight.
One team for every part of your exhaust system — scheduled maintenance, inspection-day support, and repairs, all under a single invoice.
NFPA 96 sets cleaning frequency by cooking volume: monthly for high-volume operations like 24-hour or char-broiling kitchens, quarterly for moderate-volume kitchens, semi-annually for low-volume kitchens, and annually for seasonal or low-usage systems. We can help determine which schedule applies to your kitchen.
Yes. Most commercial property and liability policies require documented, code-compliant hood cleaning, and a claim tied to a kitchen fire can be denied without it. Every service we perform comes with a dated sticker and a written compliance report your carrier can request at any time.
A failed inspection can mean a re-inspection fee, a compliance deadline, or in some cases a temporary shutdown until the issue is corrected. We coordinate directly with your local fire marshal's office to resolve findings quickly and get your kitchen back in compliance.
The full system — hood, filters, plenum, ductwork, and the rooftop exhaust fan are all included. NFPA 96 covers the entire exhaust path, and cleaning only the visible hood leaves the parts fire marshals check most often untouched.
Most single-hood commercial kitchens take two to four hours, scheduled after close or before open so it never interrupts service. Larger multi-hood systems or first-time deep cleans can take longer — we'll give you a firm estimate before we start.
Yes. If you've failed an inspection, have an urgent grease buildup issue, or need service before a reopening, we offer emergency and same-day hood cleaning across Charlotte and the Carolinas. Call (704) 456-9926 to check same-day availability.
One Call Does It All
Hood cleaning is one piece of a safe commercial kitchen. As a single-source life safety provider, we cover everything else your business needs to stay protected and code-compliant across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Design, installation, inspection, and recharge of Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire wet chemical systems to NFPA 96 and UL 300 standards.
Sales, installation, inspection, and Class K service for every extinguisher your commercial kitchen and building are required to carry.
Installation and annual testing of exit signs and emergency lighting, keeping your building compliant and your staff safe if the power goes out.
Where We Work
Expert Fire Pro is based in Charlotte and serves the entire Metrolina region, with restaurant hood cleaning crews covering both Carolinas.
Don't see your city listed? We serve commercial kitchens throughout North Carolina and South Carolina by appointment — call (704) 456-9926 to confirm coverage.
Get Started
Tell us about your kitchen and we'll get back to you with pricing and the next available service date — usually within one business day.