Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems Greater Cleveland
Restaurants, schools, and property managers across Greater Cleveland have worked with the same OCILB licensed contractor since 1990. Alpha Mechanical Construction installs and services commercial kitchen hood systems throughout the Cleveland area, with free estimates and scheduling built around your service hours.
Services Included
Hood & Exhaust Systems for Cleveland Area Kitchens
Backed by 35 years under the same family since 1990, Alpha Mechanical Construction provides reliable service across Greater Cleveland.
- Type I grease hood installation for fryers, ranges, charbroilers, and griddles
- Type II condensate hood installation over dishwashers, steamers, and ovens
- Welded grease duct fabrication and rooftop exhaust fan installation
- Makeup air unit installation and air balancing for the whole kitchen
- Exhaust fan, motor, belt, and hinge kit repairs on existing systems
Key Details
Signs Your Kitchen Hood System Needs Work
Hood problems tend to show up as operational headaches before they show up on an inspection report. These four are the ones we get called for most in Greater Cleveland kitchens.
Operational Warning Signs
Smoke Hanging Over the Line
If haze sits above the cook line during a busy service, the hood is no longer capturing what it was designed to capture. The cause is usually a worn fan belt, a failing motor, or filters that no longer seat correctly. Sometimes the equipment lineup changed and the hood was never resized for it. We measure actual airflow at the hood rather than guessing from the fan nameplate.
Grease Accumulating in the Duct
Grease that builds inside the duct run is the single biggest fire risk in any commercial kitchen. Ohio follows NFPA 96, which sets cleaning intervals by how hard the kitchen runs. Access panels that are missing or sealed shut make proper cleaning impossible and get flagged during inspection. We add code-compliant access panels when the duct run does not have them.
Doors That Pull Hard to Open
An exhaust fan pulling more air than the building can replace puts the kitchen under negative pressure. That shows up as heavy exterior doors, pilot lights blowing out, and back-drafting from gas appliances. Back-drafting can pull carbon monoxide into an occupied space, so it is not a nuisance issue. The fix is a properly sized makeup air unit and a balanced system.
Failed or Overdue Inspection
Fire suppression systems over a cook line need inspection every six months under current code. A red tag stops service until the issue is corrected, which costs far more than the repair itself. Common failures include missing fusible links, blocked nozzles, and appliances moved out from under their designed coverage. We correct the mechanical side and coordinate the re-inspection.
Our Process
How a Hood Project Runs From Start to Finish
How we handle your project from the initial consultation to final inspection.
Walk the Kitchen
We measure the cook line, the equipment lineup, and the available duct and roof path. You get a scope that lists exactly what the code requires for your setup.
Plan and Permit
We size the hood, exhaust fan, and makeup air unit together, then submit drawings and pull the mechanical permit. Health department and fire coordination is handled on our end.
Install the System
The duct is welded and pitched correctly, the fan is curbed on the roof, and access panels go in at required intervals. We schedule around your hours wherever the work allows.
Balance and Certify
We measure capture velocity at the hood and balance exhaust against makeup air. Then we walk the system with you and hand over the documentation for inspection.
Why Choose Alpha Mechanical
Serving Greater Cleveland Since 1990
Kitchens in Beachwood, Mayfield Heights, and the surrounding suburbs run in older strip centers and mixed-use buildings where roof access and duct routing are rarely straightforward. Alpha Mechanical Construction has worked in Greater Cleveland commercial kitchens since 1990.
35 Years of Commercial Work
Restaurants, schools, and building owners have used us since 1990, which means we know the local inspectors, the permit process, and the buildings themselves.
OCILB Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Our Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license covers commercial mechanical work, and we pull the permits and coordinate inspections on every project.
A+ Better Business Bureau Rating
Our A+ rating is a matter of public record, which matters when you are handing a contractor keys to your building.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about commercial kitchen hood systems across Greater Cleveland.
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Learn moreNeed Work Done on Your Kitchen Hood System in Greater Cleveland?
Get a free site walkthrough, a clear scope, and a contractor who handles the permits and the inspectors. Call Alpha Mechanical Construction and keep your kitchen open and compliant.