Grease Out. Safety on. Kitchen Ready.
Commercial kitchens work hard—and so do their exhaust systems. Every burger flipped, steak seared, and basket of fries dropped can send grease-laden vapors into the hood, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fan. Without proper cleaning, that residue does not simply disappear.
Dulock Ducts provides professional commercial hood cleaning throughout Central Texas and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Our CECS-certified technicians clean the accessible kitchen exhaust system from the hood to the rooftop fan, helping businesses reduce grease buildup, maintain airflow, and stay prepared for inspections.
You receive straightforward recommendations, before-and-after photo documentation, and service scheduled around your operation.
If it has a vent, Dulock Ducts is the company to call.
CECS-Certified Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning requires more than strong chemicals and a pressure washer. It requires an understanding of exhaust-system construction, grease removal, access requirements, fire-safety practices, and proper service documentation.
Dulock Ducts brings Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist expertise to every commercial hood cleaning project. The CECS credential is administered through the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association and demonstrates knowledge of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning principles and applicable standards, including NFPA 96.
Our team uses that knowledge to provide thorough service and clear documentation that supports your kitchen’s ongoing fire-safety and compliance efforts.
WHY COMMERCIAL HOOD CLEANING MATTERS
Your kitchen hood is designed to capture heat, smoke, grease-laden vapors, and cooking byproducts before they spread through the building. As the exhaust system operates, grease can collect on surfaces extending far beyond the visible hood canopy.
Routine commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning can help:
- Remove combustible grease deposits
- Support proper exhaust airflow
- Reduce avoidable stress on exhaust equipment
- Prepare your facility for fire marshal inspections
- Identify visible maintenance concerns before they become larger problems
A polished hood is nice. A properly cleaned exhaust system is what really matters.
Dulock Ducts looks beyond the surfaces customers can see and addresses the accessible system responsible for carrying grease, smoke, and heat out of the kitchen.
SIGNS YOUR KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ATTENTION
Grease buildup does not send a calendar reminder, but your system may still provide clues. It may be time to schedule an inspection or cleaning if you notice:
- Sticky grease on or around the hood
- Heavy buildup on filters or inside the plenum
- Grease dripping from accessible exhaust components
- A noisy or struggling rooftop fan
- An upcoming fire marshal or insurance inspection
Visible buildup is not the only factor. Inspection frequency also depends on the type of fuel used, cooking methods, operating hours, and overall production volume.
OUR COMMERCIAL HOOD CLEANING PROCESS
We Review the System
Before cleaning begins, we evaluate the hood system, cooking operation, accessibility, visible grease load, and available maintenance history. This helps us understand what the job requires and how to approach it safely.
We Protect the Kitchen
Our team takes steps to protect cooking equipment, preparation areas, floors, and surrounding surfaces before cleaning begins. The grease belongs in our cleaning equipment—not on tomorrow’s lunch special.
We Break Down the Buildup
Professional tools and cleaning products are used to loosen and remove accumulated grease from accessible areas of the kitchen exhaust system.
We Clean From Hood to Fan
We address the accessible hood canopy, filters, plenum, ductwork, rooftop exhaust fan, and related grease-containment areas—not simply the stainless steel customers can see.
We Document the Results
Before-and-after photos provide a clear record of the conditions found and the work completed. Service documentation and an updated cleaning sticker are provided for your facility’s records.
We Help You Stay on Schedule
Based on your cooking methods, operating volume, system condition, and applicable requirements, we can recommend an appropriate inspection and maintenance schedule. Recurring service programs help keep cleaning from becoming another last-minute emergency.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning for Restaurants & Facilities
Different facilities have different menus, schedules, access requirements, and grease loads. Dulock Ducts works with a wide range of commercial and institutional kitchens.
Restaurants and Bars
From quick-service restaurants to full-service dining rooms, we help busy kitchens manage recurring grease buildup without disrupting peak operating hours.
Hotels and Event Venues
Banquet kitchens, concession areas, resorts, and hospitality facilities can have multiple systems and changing production demands. We coordinate service around events and guest schedules.
Schools and Universities
We serve cafeterias, campus dining facilities, and institutional kitchens, with evening, weekend, holiday, and school-break scheduling available.
Hospitals and Senior Living Communities
Healthcare food-service operations depend on reliable scheduling and detailed maintenance records. Our team works professionally within the requirements of active facilities.
Food Trucks, Government and Military Facilities
Dulock Ducts services qualifying mobile kitchens, government cafeterias, base kitchens, training facilities, and other specialized food-service operations.
NEED THE FULL WORKS? GO PLATINUM!
The Platinum Hood Safety Package is Dulock Ducts’ most comprehensive commercial hood-cleaning option. It is designed for high-volume kitchens and facilities that require dependable scheduling, extensive documentation, and closer attention to exhaust-system conditions. The package includes:
- Complete hood, plenum, accessible ductwork, and fan cleaning
- Filter cleaning or replacement recommendations
- Rooftop fan belt inspection
- Grease-containment review
- NFPA 96-aligned service procedures
- Updated service and certification sticker
- Full before-and-after photo documentation
- Priority scheduling
- Optional 24/7 emergency support
WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE DULOCK DUCTS
Plenty of companies can make the outside of a hood shine. Dulock Ducts looks at the complete exhaust path.
CECS-Certified Expertise
Our technicians bring specialized commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning knowledge to every service visit.
Complete Hood-to-Fan Cleaning
We clean accessible components throughout the exhaust system—not only the surfaces above the cooking line.
Proof in the Pictures
Before-and-after photo reports show what was found and document the work performed.
Familiar, Dependable Service
Whenever scheduling allows, we send the same technicians to your facility so they can become familiar with your system and service requirements.
Scheduling That Works Around You
Night, early-morning, weekend, recurring, and emergency scheduling options help minimize disruption to your operation.
Straightforward Pricing
Quotes are based on factors such as hood size, system configuration, grease load, accessibility, and cleaning frequency. We explain the scope and price before work begins.
How Often Should a Commercial Kitchen Hood Be Cleaned?
Commercial kitchen exhaust inspection frequency is not one-size-fits-all. NFPA 96 inspection intervals generally depend on the cooking fuel, equipment, cooking methods, and operating volume.
When an inspection identifies grease-laden deposits within the exhaust system, cleaning should be performed by properly trained and qualified professionals. Local fire-code requirements, insurance requirements, and the authority having jurisdiction may also affect your facility’s schedule.
Dulock Ducts can evaluate your kitchen and help establish a recurring maintenance plan based on how your operation actually cooks.
Monthly Hood Cleaning
Systems serving solid-fuel cooking operations, including certain wood- or charcoal-burning equipment.
Quarterly Hood Cleaning
High-volume operations, such as 24-hour restaurants and kitchens that frequently use charbroilers or wok cooking.
Semiannually
Moderate-volume cooking operations.
Annually
Low-volume facilities, including certain churches, seasonal businesses, and similar operations.
COMMERCIAL HOOD CLEANING SERVICE AREAS
Based in Waco, Dulock Ducts provides commercial hood and kitchen exhaust cleaning throughout Central Texas and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Waco and McLennan County Area:
- Waco
- Hewitt
- Woodway
- Robinson
- Lorena
- McGregor
- China Spring
Temple and Killeen Area:
- Temple
- Belton
- Killeen
- Copperas Cove
- Harker Heights
Dallas–Fort Worth Area:
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Irving
- Grand Prairie
- Mansfield
- Burleson
- Weatherford
COMMERCIAL HOOD CLEANING FAQS
How often does my commercial kitchen hood need to be cleaned?
The right schedule depends on what you cook, how often you cook, the equipment and fuel used, and how quickly grease accumulates.
NFPA 96 provides inspection intervals ranging from monthly for solid-fuel cooking systems to annually for certain low-volume operations. High-volume kitchens may require quarterly inspection, while moderate-volume operations are commonly inspected semiannually. Cleaning is performed when grease-laden deposits are found.
Dulock Ducts can review your operation and recommend a recurring schedule based on the system’s condition and applicable facility requirements.
What is included in a complete hood-to-fan cleaning?
A complete service addresses accessible portions of the commercial kitchen exhaust path. Depending on the system, this can include the hood canopy, filters, plenum, horizontal and vertical ductwork, rooftop exhaust fan, and grease-containment components.
Dulock Ducts also provides before-and-after photographs, technician notes, service recommendations, and an updated cleaning sticker for your maintenance records.
Will my kitchen need to close during hood cleaning?
Commercial hood cleaning must be performed while the affected cooking equipment and exhaust system are out of operation. However, most services can be scheduled during normal downtime, including overnight, early-morning, weekend, or closed-day hours.
The amount of time required depends on the number of hood systems, duct length, grease accumulation, rooftop access, and overall system condition. Dulock Ducts will discuss scheduling and expected service time before the appointment so you can plan with minimal disruption.