Seven questions worth asking
- Does the quote include duct and fan, in writing, or only the hood?
- Will you receive before-and-after photos of the duct interior, not just the canopy?
- Are inaccessible areas documented in the report as NFPA 96 requires?
- Are access panels installed when needed, and at what price?
- Is the company insured, and will they send a certificate?
- Who actually shows up, employees or subcontractors?
- Is a certification sticker applied and dated on the hood?
Franchise versus local
A national brand buys consistency in paperwork. A good local company gives you the owner's phone number, the same crew each visit, and someone who can be on site tomorrow when the fire marshal calls. Enviroclean Works has been the local answer in Atlanta since 2006.
Red flags
Prices quoted over the phone with no questions about your system, no mention of the fan, crews finishing a full restaurant in under an hour, and grease left on the roof are all reasons to keep looking.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I verify a cleaning was done properly?
- Ask for interior duct photos and run a finger inside the plenum and the first duct section. Clean means bare metal, not a wiped shine on the canopy.
- What certification should a hood cleaner have?
- Work should follow NFPA 96, with a dated certification sticker, a written report and proof of liability insurance.
- Can you take over from another vendor?
- Often. Most switches begin with a heavier first cleaning to bring the system back to bare metal, then settle into a normal schedule.
Ready to schedule?
We clean after hours, document everything with photos, and leave your kitchen inspection-ready.