Full-service exhaust system cleaning and kitchen equipment maintenance for restaurants, hotels, care facilities, and institutional kitchens across Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities.
We clean the entire system — not just the parts you can see — and document everything with before-and-after photos and compliance certificates.
Interior hood surfaces, plenum chamber, filter racks, grease channels, and exhaust collar. We access zones most crews skip and clean to bare metal per NFPA 96 Section 11.6.2.
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Frequency
The duct is where most grease fires start. We access horizontal runs, elbows, vertical risers, and all reachable sections through access panels and rooftop openings. If we can't access a section, we document it and recommend panel installation.
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Why it matters
Fire suppression systems don't protect the duct. Once fire spreads inside, it reaches the roof in under a minute.
We go on the roof every time. Fan blades, scroll housing, grease drip pans, curb area, and motor/belt inspection. Most Calgary cleaning companies skip this — we don't.
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Performance benefit
Grease buildup reduces airflow by up to 40% and increases motor strain. A clean fan moves air efficiently and lasts longer.
Most restaurants pass inspections but fail the paperwork. We provide dated cleaning certificates, before-and-after photos within 24 hours, and written service reports listing any areas not cleaned.
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Required by
Alberta Fire Code
National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition mandates NFPA 96 compliant cleaning and documentation.
Insurance Policies
Commercial kitchen insurance policies require documented, certified cleaning to maintain coverage.
Commercial Lease Agreements
Many commercial leases include exhaust system maintenance clauses that require compliance records.
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Deep cleaning and degreasing for fryers, griddles, ovens, ranges, char-broilers, and other cooking equipment. We use commercial steam cleaners and degreasers to remove carbonized grease and food residue.
Common equipment: Deep fryers, flat-top griddles, convection ovens, char-broilers, salamander broilers, steam tables
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We swap your grease filters weekly with pre-cleaned filters, take yours for commercial washing, and return them the following week. Keeps your hood compliant between deep cleans and reduces fire risk.
Best for: High-volume kitchens, wok cooking, 24-hour operations
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Dumpster pads, loading areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and building exteriors. Remove grease stains, food waste, and grime that accumulates around commercial kitchen facilities.
Common jobs: Dumpster enclosures, grease trap access areas, rear loading docks, drive-through lanes
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On-site pressure washing for excavators, loaders, transport trucks, trailers, agricultural and oilfield equipment. We bring the hot-water unit and water tank to your yard.
Common equipment: Excavators & loaders, transport trucks & trailers, agricultural equipment, oilfield equipment
Learn more →Most Calgary hood cleaners won't go on the roof. We bring fall protection gear and clean the rooftop fan every time. If it's part of the exhaust system, we clean it.
Compliance isn't just cleaning — it's proving you cleaned. We post certificates, email photos within 24 hours, and provide service reports for fire inspectors and insurance audits.
South Asian and Chinese restaurants using peanut oil and wok cooking build grease faster than anything else. We work with a lot of NE Calgary kitchens because we know the grease cycle.
Need it done this week? We can usually make it happen. We coordinate around your kitchen hours — late nights, early mornings, Sundays.
Grease doesn't stop building in -20°C weather. We clean rooftop fans in Calgary winters because quarterly schedules don't pause for cold snaps.
20 minutes on-site. We inspect the hood, duct access panels, rooftop fan, and grease buildup. You get a written quote before we leave. No obligation to book.
Same-day and next-day service across Calgary and within a 40 km radius. We work around your kitchen hours — late-night cleaning, early-morning starts, Sunday service.
Calgary
All quadrants — NE, NW, SE, SW including 32nd Ave NE corridor, Macleod Trail, 17th Ave, Downtown, Inglewood
Airdrie
Full city coverage
Chestermere
Full coverage
Okotoks
Full coverage
Cochrane
Full coverage
High River
Full coverage
Surrounding areas — Call to confirm service availability
Restaurants & Diners
Independent restaurants, South Asian and Chinese kitchens (wok cooking specialists), fine dining, casual dining, fast-casual, food halls
Hotels & Hospitality
Hotel kitchens, banquet facilities, conference center kitchens, resort dining operations
Franchises & Chains
Multi-unit operators, regional chains, national franchises with Calgary locations
Care Facilities & Institutions
Senior living facilities, hospitals, schools, universities, community centers, churches
Property Management
Commercial property managers overseeing multiple kitchen tenants, food court operators, mixed-use developments
Pricing depends on hood size, duct length, access difficulty, and grease buildup. We provide flat-rate quotes after a free on-site inspection.
Flat-rate quote
Full system cleaning — hood, duct, and rooftop fan. NFPA 96 compliant with documentation.
Locked-in pricing
Quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contracts based on your NFPA 96 frequency requirement.
No obligation
20 minutes on-site. We inspect the hood, duct access panels, rooftop fan, and grease buildup.
20 minutes on-site. We inspect the hood, duct access panels, rooftop fan, and grease buildup. You get a written quote before we leave. If you're preparing for a fire marshal visit, buying or selling a restaurant, or haven't had the system cleaned in a while, the inspection tells you exactly where you stand.
Yes, within about 40 km. We regularly service Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, Cochrane, and High River. For locations beyond that radius, call to confirm availability.
No — the exhaust fan needs to be off, and we use commercial degreasers that shouldn't be active around food prep. We schedule around your close time or before you open.
Typical restaurant hood (under 20 feet): 3–6 hours including rooftop work. Larger systems, first-time deep cleans, or heavily neglected systems can run longer. We give you a time estimate with the quote.
We offer free second-opinion inspections. If your current provider is doing the full job — including rooftop fan and documentation — stay with them. If you're not sure what's being missed, we'll show you.
Yes. We can set up quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contracts depending on your NFPA 96 frequency requirement. Contract customers get priority scheduling and locked-in pricing.
Cash, cheque, e-transfer, and credit card. Payment is due upon completion. For larger facilities or contracts, we can arrange net-30 terms.
Prabhjot Singh“Northern Hood and Exhaust Cleaning did a great job cleaning our kitchen exhaust system. They were professionl, arrived on time, and left everything clean. The hood and exhaust look much better now. I will recommend their service to anyone needing exhaust cleaning.”
Manpreet Bhullar“Had a great experience with Northern Hood and Exhaust Cleaning. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and left the kitchen spotless. Our range hoods have never looked better. Will definitely use them for all our scheduled maintenance!”
Navi Dhillon“Very satisfied with extensive knowledge of exhaust system. In 8 years of service no one ever told us what and how they do. Very satisfied with reliability, communication and service of Northern Hood and Exhaust highly recommended.”
A Kitu“Northern Hood & Exhaust did an excellent job cleaning our commercial kitchen exhaust system in Calgary. They were professional, responsive, and explained the NFPA 96 compliance process clearly. The hood cleaning was thorough and the before-and-after results were impressive. We’ll definitely use them again for restaurant exhaust cleaning.”
GURWINDER KAUR“Highly recommended! They have done extensive job in cleaning and we can see clear results after their service. They throughly explained everything and whole experience was smooth and stress free. We are definitely going to book them for next service.”
