Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Services — Calgary & Airdrie
Full-service exhaust system cleaning and kitchen equipment maintenance for restaurants, hotels, care facilities, and institutional kitchens across Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities.
Hood, Duct & Fan — NFPA 96 Certified Cleaning to Bare Metal
We clean the entire system — not just the parts you can see — and document everything with before-and-after photos and compliance certificates.
Commercial Hood Cleaning
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.
Includes
- Hood interior & plenum access
- Grease traps & filter rack
- Exhaust transition zone
- Grease channels & drain path
Frequency
- Wok kitchens — quarterly
- Typical restaurants — semi-annually
- High-volume — monthly
- Low-volume — annually
Grease Duct Cleaning
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.
Includes
- Horizontal duct runs
- Elbows and transitions
- Vertical risers
- Access panel service
- Inaccessible section documentation
Why it matters
Fire suppression systems don't protect the duct. Once fire spreads inside, it reaches the roof in under a minute.
Rooftop Exhaust Fan Cleaning
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.
Includes
- Fan blade cleaning
- Scroll housing to bare metal
- Drip pan service
- Belt/motor inspection
- Curb seal check
- Roof membrane inspection
Performance benefit
Grease buildup reduces airflow by up to 40% and increases motor strain. A clean fan moves air efficiently and lasts longer.
NFPA 96 Compliance & Documentation
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.
Includes
- Posted compliance certificate (NFPA 96 §11.6.13)
- Photo documentation emailed within 24 hours
- Service report for fire inspector records
- Cleaning frequency consultation
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.
Kitchen Equipment & Facility Cleaning
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Commercial Appliance Steam Cleaning
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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Weekly Filter Exchange Program
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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Exterior Pressure Washing
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
Why Calgary Restaurants Choose Northern Hood & Exhaust
We Clean the Full System — Including the Roof
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.
NFPA 96 Certified with Full Documentation
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.
We Understand High-Grease Kitchens
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.
Same-Day and Next-Day Service
Need it done this week? We can usually make it happen. We coordinate around your kitchen hours — late nights, early mornings, Sundays.
We Work Year-Round — Including Winter
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.
Free Inspection, No Obligation
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.
Calgary, Airdrie & Surrounding Communities
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
Who We Work With
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
Service Pricing
Pricing depends on hood size, duct length, access difficulty, and grease buildup. We provide flat-rate quotes after a free on-site inspection.
Single Cleaning
Flat-rate quote
Full system cleaning — hood, duct, and rooftop fan. NFPA 96 compliant with documentation.
- Hood interior to bare metal
- Grease duct cleaning
- Rooftop fan service
- Compliance certificate posted
- Before/after photos within 24h
Maintenance Contract
Locked-in pricing
Quarterly, semi-annual, or annual contracts based on your NFPA 96 frequency requirement.
- Priority scheduling
- Locked-in pricing
- Ongoing compliance documentation
- Meets insurance requirements
- Frequency consultation included
Free Inspection
No obligation
20 minutes on-site. We inspect the hood, duct access panels, rooftop fan, and grease buildup.
- Written quote before we leave
- Full system assessment
- Fire marshal prep review
- Second-opinion inspections
- No obligation to book
Free Inspection — No Obligation
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.