Awards & Certifications
Our Awards & Hood Cleaning Certifications
Hoods Unlimited was founded in 2003. Our mission is to ensure the safety and efficiency of commercial kitchens by providing expert, reliable, and environmentally conscious exhaust hood cleaning and installation services and fostering a clean and secure culinary environment for our clients. We offer comprehensive inspection, maintenance, installation, and cleaning services for commercial kitchen exhaust and ventilation systems and fire suppression systems. Throughout our more than 20 years in the industry, we have earned local and national recognition for our quality services, dedication to compliance, and professional oversight. We also maintain all required fire suppression certification and hood cleaning certifications in Georgia and North Carolina. Call now to request an estimate or schedule routine or emergency hood cleaning services for your commercial kitchen.
Professionally Licensed Hood Cleaners for Certified Kitchen Cleaning
We specialize in commercial kitchen ventilation cleaning and fire safety. Our team includes fully licensed and certified technicians who are experts in kitchen exhaust cleaning and fire suppression systems. We are certified to provide NFPA 96-compliant services and operate in full adherence to AHJ requirements, guaranteeing your commercial kitchen will pass inspection and remain fire-safe. Our licenses and certifications include:
- International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) certification
- NFPA certification
- OSHA compliant
- AHJ compliant
- Fire suppression and prevention service certified
Our Certification Philosophy: Built on Quality, Safety, and Compliance
We are a family-owned and operated company that takes a highly personalized approach to providing exhaust cleaning and fire suppression services. We treat each client as if they were a member of our own family, ensuring they get the highest level of support and guidance possible.
To that end, we maintain up-to-date licenses and certifications to guarantee quality, safety, and compliance with all industry standards and regulatory agencies. We understand the unique challenges faced by commercial facility managers, restaurant owners, engineers, and other commercial kitchen staff.
Our goals are to make your job easier and less stressful by offering seamless, efficient, and professional services delivered with trust and integrity.
Meet Our NFPA 96 Certified Cleaners
We employ a team of dedicated professionals who maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems according to NFPA standards. Our certified cleaners have been fully trained and undergo necessary recertification processes and training to maintain compliance. We provide rigorous documentation of all services provided to fire marshals, insurance companies, AHJ and OSHA officials, and other relevant parties. We guarantee that services are provided at the schedule mandated by the NFPA according to commercial kitchen volume. When you contract with our NFPA-certified cleaners, you’re getting:
- Highly qualified personnel who have undergone extensive training to comply with NFPA 96 standards
- Comprehensive inspections, cleaning, and maintenance to ensure fire safety
- Robust, detailed documentation of all services in written and photo form
- Services provided according to the volume of your commercial kitchen
- Adherence to all industry requirements and safety standards
- Guidance on proper fire protection, including the installation and maintenance of a fire suppression system
- Reduced risk of non-compliance, legal and financial liability, and failed inspections
Explore Our Award-Winning Cleaning and Maintenance Services
We are incredibly proud of the work we do for our clients, and we approach each job with care and precision. We have the knowledge, experience, and dedication needed to offer full-scale commercial kitchen services for facilities of any size and volume. When you partner with us, you’re getting an award-winning team of experts who will work with you each step of the way to correct compliance issues, improve kitchen safety, and ensure equipment reliability and performance. Our services include:
- Commercial Hood Cleaning – Our certified professionals provide deep cleaning of the entire ventilation and exhaust system in your commercial kitchen, including the hood, plenum, filters, ductwork, fans, and rooftop components. This removes built-up grease, oil, dirt, dust, debris, and other contaminants. This mandatory maintenance service is required by NFPA 96 and regulated by the health department to ensure safety and sanitation in commercial kitchens.
- Commercial Hood Installation and Replacement – We specialize in high-quality, reliable, and fully-compliant installation of commercial hoods, ventilation systems, and rooftop grease management systems. Whether you’re opening a new commercial kitchen or need to replace equipment that is damaged, old, outdated, non-compliant, or inefficient, our certified installation team can help. We handle all permitting, inspections, and installation for ductwork, ventilation fans, air units, and fire suppression systems.
- Hood Filter Cleaning and Replacement – Commercial hood filters should be cleaned monthly or quarterly to ensure proper and safe operation. We clean filters according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements. Before cleaning, we will inspect filters for damage. We provide a hood filter exchange program and new filter installation for filters that are clogged, damaged, corroded, outdated, or otherwise non-compliant.
- Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems – We provide installation, maintenance, testing, and repair for commercial kitchen fire suppression systems. We install ProTex® Fire Suppression Systems for commercial kitchens and have partnered with American Fire Shield to ensure robust system design for optimal protection, compliance, and regulatory expertise. Our customized solutions are tailored to the size, scope, and layout of your facility as well as your daily operations.
- Exhaust System Repair – Our experts can inspect, diagnose, and repair components of your commercial kitchen exhaust system, including the ventilation hood, ductwork, motor, access panels, and rooftop components. We can offer professional recommendations for maintenance, repair, and replacement, and ensure all components are in compliance with fire safety regulations.
- Duct Cleaning – The ductwork that is part of your commercial kitchen’s ventilation system is crucial for properly venting smoke, grease, oil, and other toxins safely outside. Our duct cleaning services remove all contaminants from the exhaust system components, including the ducts, hoods, fans, and vents. This supports optimal system performance and efficiency, and guarantees a safe, hygienic environment that is in full compliance with fire safety standards.
Our Hood Cleaning Industry Awards and Recognition
Our company is trusted and recommended by industry leaders across the country. Some of the commercial restaurants that use our services include Chipotle, Five Guys, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Marriott. Because of our commitment to compliance, safety, and customer care, we have been the recipient of numerous industry awards and recognition, including:
- Best of Canton, GA in the Fire Protection Division (2023)
- Best of Canton, GA in the Fire Protection Division (2024)
- IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning) Certification
- Courtney Evans 2025 IKECA FT CEU Certificate
- Whit Evans 2025 IKECA FT CEU Certificate
Compliance-Driven Cleaning Processes – What Makes Us Different
Hoods Unlimited utilizes The Compliance Engine, a web-based, third-party software service developed by BRYCER, LLC. It allows us to track, manage, and adhere to compliance requirements to ensure our clients are fully protected. By entering client information into this revolutionary system, we can make sure you’re getting the inspections, cleaning, and replacement services you need for all ventilation and fire protection systems. We can identify problems and address them before they become an issue, reducing the risk of failed inspections, safety hazards, and false alarms. This compliance-driven cleaning and maintenance process simplifies and streamlines the process so that it is stress-free. Use of this system allows for:
- Detailed contractor reporting and management
- Direct integration with AHJ to ensure streamlined AHJ review
- Carefully categorized data management
- Streamlined inspections and compliance
- Enhanced safety and security
- Deficiency tracking and timely corrections
- Data aggregation for the ability to make data-driven decisions
Benefits of Our Hood Cleaning Compliance Certifications
Need help but not sure where to start? Schedule a consultation with our team. We’ll set up an inspection of your kitchen equipment to identify problems, uncover gaps in your cleaning and fire safety protocols, and design a comprehensive plan to bring you into compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and codes. The benefits of working with our certified professionals are:
- Robust fire safety and risk mitigation
- Real-time job tracking through our online system
- Streamlined documentation for effortless compliance
- Guaranteed compliance with NFPA 96 and AHJ standards
- No risk of failing kitchen inspections
Call Now to Schedule Certified Exhaust Maintenance
Hoods Unlimited offers expert, certified exhaust maintenance and cleaning services to commercial kitchens of all sizes. We will work closely with you to identify safety hazards, overcome challenges, and guarantee compliance. Whether you are facing a failed kitchen inspection or want to ensure your commercial kitchen is fire-protected, our comprehensive solutions are guaranteed to improve the safety, efficiency, and performance of your commercial kitchen. We specialize in commercial hood installation and replacement, hood and ventilation system cleaning, exhaust and duct system repair, and fire suppression system services. We also offer emergency hood cleaning services for failed inspections, neglected systems, and urgent issues. Call us now or contact us online to request a quote or get more information about certified commercial kitchen cleaning services in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.