Hood Guard technician standing in front of a clean commercial kitchen hood
Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning

Set it.Forget it.Stay compliant.

Top-to-bottom hood and exhaust cleaning across Massachusetts. We work around your hours, leave your kitchen cleaner than we found it, and remind you when it's time again.

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services · Fully insured

  • NFPA 96Compliant cleaning
  • LicensedMA Dept. of Fire Services
  • Fully insuredLiability coverage
  • No subcontractingWe do the work ourselves
How it works

Compliance on autopilot

One phone call gets you on the schedule. After that, we keep track of your dates.

  1. Free in-person quote

    We look at your hood, ductwork and fan and give you a clear price.

  2. Top-to-bottom clean

    Hood, filters, ductwork and rooftop fan, on your schedule.

  3. Report & sticker

    A written service report, plus a dated sticker on the hood.

  4. We remind you

    We remind you before you're due. We'll call or text, your choice.

Equipment covered, kitchen protected
On your schedule

In and out before you need the line

Early morning

Done and gone before your cooking equipment needs to be fired up.

After close

Ready for the morning shift.

Days you're closed

We work on your day off so service is never interrupted.

Trusted with the keys

Many of our restaurants give us keys, lockbox combinations and alarm codes. We let ourselves in and lock up behind us, or meet you there if you prefer.

Compliance made easy

How often does your hood need cleaning?

NFPA 96 sets the minimum schedule based on what and how much you cook. We figure out the right interval for your kitchen and keep you on it.

Ask about your schedule
Type of cookingMinimum
Solid fuelWood- or charcoal-fired cookingMonthly
High volume24-hour cooking, charbroiling, wok cookingQuarterly
Moderate volumeMost full-service restaurantsSemi-annually
Low volumeDay camps, seasonal businesses, senior centersAnnually
Minimum inspection frequencies from NFPA 96. Your local fire department or insurer can require more often.
Real jobs, real results

Before & after

Exhaust fan inlet before cleaningBefore
Exhaust fan inlet after cleaningAfter
Exhaust fan inletGrease-caked fan bowl, cleaned back to bare metal
Vertical exhaust duct before cleaningBefore
Vertical exhaust duct after cleaningAfter
Vertical exhaust ductLooking up the duct riser toward the fan
Upblast fan wheel before cleaningBefore
Upblast fan wheel after cleaningAfter
Upblast fan wheelBlower wheel and housing on the roof

See more before & afters

Neil from Hood Guard on a rooftop exhaust job
Who shows up

Us. Every time.

We don't subcontract. The people who quote your job are the people who clean it: honest professionals who treat your kitchen like their own.

Meet the crew

Free in-person quotes. Call anytime.

We'll come look at your system, give you a clear price, and plan your cleanings around your hours.

Terms of Service

Effective date: January 2026

Welcome to Hood Guard Services. By accessing our website or using our commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and NFPA 96 inspection services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. We serve commercial kitchens in Massachusetts, and all quotes are subject to an on-site evaluation.

Our technicians operate in strict accordance with industry safety standards. Service documentation is provided upon successful completion and verification of system compliance.

Payment: Payment is required in full upon completion of services.

Hood Guard Services reserves the right to modify service terms, scheduling parameters, or compliance reporting structures without prior notice.