Commercial hood cleaning questions, answered clearly

Frequency depends on cooking volume, fuel type, and grease production. Many restaurants use monthly or quarterly hood cleaning, while lower-volume kitchens may need a different interval. Lavaj can recommend a schedule after reviewing your operation.

Timing depends on the size of the hood system, level of grease buildup, number of filters, rooftop access, and how many systems are being cleaned. A small restaurant may take a few hours, while larger or heavily soiled systems can take longer.

Yes. Lavaj can provide before and after photos so owners, managers, inspectors, and maintenance teams can see the completed work clearly.

Yes. We clean rooftop exhaust fan areas where safely accessible as part of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning. If access is unsafe or restricted, we document the issue and explain what is needed.

Yes. Grease filter cleaning is a key part of hood cleaning service. Clean filters support airflow and help control grease accumulation inside the exhaust system.

Yes. Lavaj offers scheduled maintenance plans, including monthly, quarterly, and custom service intervals based on your kitchen type, cooking volume, and property needs.

Yes. Lavaj serves Toronto, the GTA, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, and surrounding areas.

Yes. Lavaj can provide a service report or certificate after completion for your inspection, maintenance, and internal records.

Commercial kitchens often need service outside busy operating hours. Tell us your preferred timing when requesting a quote, and we will discuss scheduling options that fit your operation.

If part of the exhaust system is not safely accessible, Lavaj documents the limitation and explains what prevented access. We can also recommend next steps, such as improved access panels, fan hinges, or coordination with building management.