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Kitchen hood cleaning in the Merrimack Valley & Rockingham County, NH
Hoods, ducts and exhaust fans cleaned to bare metal for restaurants and commercial kitchens in Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen, Andover and across Rockingham County, NH — after you close, so you never lose a shift.
Merrimack Valley hood cleaning
Keeping Merrimack Valley and Southern NH kitchens safe and up to code
The Merrimack Valley and Rockingham County, NH make up one of our two core service areas, alongside Boston. For restaurants and commercial kitchens from Lowell and Lawrence to Salem and Portsmouth, we clean the entire exhaust system — hood, filters, ductwork and rooftop fan — down to bare metal, the standard NFPA 96 requires.
Grease that builds up inside a kitchen exhaust system is one of the most common causes of restaurant fires. Regular cleaning keeps that fuel out of your ductwork, keeps your fire inspector satisfied and keeps your insurance company happy.
Know the rules
Hood cleaning rules on both sides of the state line
Our area covers two states. Here’s what applies to your kitchen — and what we handle for you.
Massachusetts: certified cleaners only
In Massachusetts towns like Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill and Andover, anyone who cleans and inspects commercial kitchen exhaust systems must hold a certificate of competency from the State Fire Marshal. Our technicians are licensed by the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal.
Massachusetts: stickers and records
After each cleaning, a dated service label goes on your hood, and cleaning records have to be kept for at least three years. Our photo reports give you a clear record of every visit.
New Hampshire kitchens
In Rockingham County, your local fire department inspects your kitchen under the New Hampshire fire code. We clean to NFPA 96, the national standard for commercial kitchen exhaust systems, and leave the same dated sticker and photo report.
If we find a problem
If part of your system can’t be brought up to standard, we’ll show you exactly what we found and what it takes to fix it, before your next inspection.
| Kitchen type | Cleaning schedule (NFPA 96) |
|---|---|
| Solid fuel (wood, charcoal) | Monthly |
| High volume — 24-hour, charbroiling, wok | Quarterly |
| Moderate volume — most restaurants | Twice a year |
| Low volume — churches, camps, senior centers | Once a year |
Sources: NFPA 96 and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Rules can change — check with your local fire department for the latest.
Why local kitchens choose us
Built around your service
What we clean
The whole exhaust system, roof to range
Where we work
Merrimack Valley and Rockingham County towns
We clean kitchens throughout the Merrimack Valley, including:
And across Rockingham County, New Hampshire, including:
Don’t see your town? Call and we’ll tell you when we’re next nearby. We also serve Boston and kitchens across all of New England.
Real photos from our jobs
What we see on the roof and under the hood
These are photos our crews took on the job — not stock pictures. Grease builds up in places most kitchen staff never see, like the seams of the hood and the blades of the rooftop fan. That’s exactly what we clean.
Questions
Merrimack Valley hood cleaning FAQ
How often does my kitchen hood need to be cleaned?
It depends on how much you cook. NFPA 96, the national standard for commercial kitchen exhaust, calls for monthly cleaning with solid-fuel cooking (wood or charcoal), quarterly for high-volume kitchens such as 24-hour, charbroiling or wok cooking, twice a year for moderate volume, and once a year for low-volume kitchens like churches, camps and senior centers. We offer all four schedules and will tell you which one fits your kitchen.
Do you work in New Hampshire?
Yes. Rockingham County, NH is part of our core service area, along with the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts. Towns like Salem, Windham, Derry and Londonderry are right next door to us.
Do you clean at night so we don’t have to close?
Yes. Our crews clean after you close, so your kitchen is clean and ready for the next service without losing a shift.
What do I get after the cleaning?
A service sticker on your hood showing the date, and a photo report of your system before and after cleaning — the paperwork your fire inspector, insurance company and landlord want to see.
What does a hood cleaning cost?
It depends on the size of your system, how many hoods and fans you have and how often it’s cleaned. Quotes are free — fill out the form or call (888) 410-4650 and we’ll give you a clear price with no surprises.
Kitchen hood due for a cleaning?
Get a free quote today — we’ll set you up on the right schedule.