Restaurants
From farm-to-table kitchens in the River Arts District to downtown Asheville and Hendersonville’s Main Street, we’ll keep your restaurant’s kitchen fire safe, clean and fully operational.
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About Us
About Kitchen Guard of Asheville
Trusted by local restaurants and businesses, we’re the go-to experts for restaurant hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust cleaning in Western North Carolina. We specialize in commercial hood cleaning, kitchen exhaust maintenance, and complete NFPA 96 fire safety compliance — proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Fletcher, Arden, Black Mountain, Candler, and surrounding communities.
Why Businesses Choose Us for Restaurant Hood Cleaning
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We Know the CodeOur team is well-versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures your kitchen fire suppression system NFPA standards are met with every service, keeping your kitchen fire-safe and compliant.We Know the Code
Our team is well-versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures your kitchen fire suppression system NFPA standards are met with every service, keeping your kitchen fire-safe and compliant.
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Inspection Reports with Digital PhotosWe provide thorough reports with detailed photos of your kitchen exhaust systems and kitchen duct cleaning progress, ensuring you have full transparency for compliance and peace of mind.Inspection Reports with Digital Photos
We provide thorough reports with detailed photos of your kitchen exhaust systems and kitchen duct cleaning progress, ensuring you have full transparency for compliance and peace of mind.
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Fast, Reliable Service Across WNCFrom downtown Asheville to Hendersonville and Waynesville, we show up on schedule and get it right the first time.Fast, Reliable Service Across WNC
From downtown Asheville to Hendersonville and Waynesville, we show up on schedule and get it right the first time.
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Trained, Professional TechniciansOur experienced technicians clean the entire kitchen exhaust system – not just what’s visible – and treat every restaurant like it’s their own.Trained, Professional Technicians
Our experienced technicians clean the entire kitchen exhaust system – not just what’s visible – and treat every restaurant like it’s their own.
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Locally Owned, WNC-Based TeamWe’re proud to be part of the Kitchen Guard network while staying rooted in Western North Carolina, with technicians who know the local restaurant scene and its fire codes inside and out.Locally Owned, WNC-Based Team
We’re proud to be part of the Kitchen Guard network while staying rooted in Western North Carolina, with technicians who know the local restaurant scene and its fire codes inside and out.
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Emergency SMS AlertsStay informed with instant alerts about your kitchen hood NFPA compliance, scheduled services, or emergency maintenance needs for your kitchen hood fire suppression system NFPA setup.Emergency SMS Alerts
Stay informed with instant alerts about your kitchen hood NFPA compliance, scheduled services, or emergency maintenance needs for your kitchen hood fire suppression system NFPA setup.
Meet The Kitchen Guard Crew
Want to Join the Kitchen Guard Team?
Do you have a passion for safety and service? We’re always on the lookout for talented technicians,
foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our supportive, professional team in Asheville.
Keep Your Kitchen Running Efficiently
Premium Commercial Hood & Vent System Management
Hood Cleaning
Hood Cleaning
From the canopy and kitchen hood to the entire ducting network and roof-mounted fans, we provide professional commercial kitchen cleaning services that meet NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements.
This is our core competency: we clean every part of your kitchen exhaust system the right way the first time, reducing fire risk and ensuring compliance.
We thoroughly clean the entire kitchen exhaust system, including the commercial kitchen exhaust hood, not just select portions.
Our team uses commercial-grade pressure washers and specialized equipment for deep cleaning of kitchen hood vent cleaning, ducts, and fans.
We provide detailed documentation and before-and-after photos for inspection reports, ensuring compliance with local and NFPA 96 standards.
NFPA 96 COMPLIANT SERVICE ACROSS WNC
Areas We Serve Throughout Western North Carolina
Kitchen Guard of Asheville provides NFPA 96 compliant hood cleaning, kitchen exhaust cleaning, filter exchange, pressure washing and repair services to restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels and commercial kitchens throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Canton, Candler, Waynesville, Brevard, Mills River, Fairview, Swannanoa, Marion and Sylva — plus the surrounding Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Transylvania and Jackson County communities.
Don’t see your city listed? Contact us — we likely serve your area too.
Safe and Clean Kitchens for Every Industry
From fast food to 5-star full service restaurants and stadiums – we cover it all.
Corporate
Cafeterias
Cafeterias
Whether you’re feeding employees at a business park near the Asheville airport or a corporate campus in Biltmore Park, we’ll keep your cafeteria kitchen fully functional to the highest NFPA 96 standards.
Sports Venues
From ballpark concession kitchens to event-day catering operations, we keep high-volume game-day kitchens across Western North Carolina performing as well as the teams and crowds they serve.
Hospitals &
Assisted Living
Assisted Living
We help hospital, rehabilitation, and assisted-living kitchens throughout Buncombe and Henderson counties stay safe, clean and compliant for the patients and staff who depend on them.
Educational
Institutions
Institutions
From public school cafeterias to college and university dining halls across the Asheville area, we apply proven cleaning techniques and fire protection strategies using commercial-grade equipment.
Hotel Chains
From boutique inns near the Blue Ridge Parkway to full-service hotel restaurant kitchens, we keep Asheville-area hospitality kitchens ready for every guest, every season.
Stadiums
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Commercial Hood Cleaning FAQs for Asheville & Western North Carolina
Have questions about commercial kitchen hood cleaning, NFPA 96 compliance, or exhaust system maintenance? Here are answers to the questions we hear most from restaurants and commercial kitchens across Asheville and Western North Carolina.
NFPA 96 requires most commercial kitchens to have their exhaust hood system cleaned every 3 months. High-volume kitchens (24-hour operations, wood or charcoal cooking) may need monthly service, while lower-volume kitchens like churches or seasonal venues may qualify for less frequent cleaning. We’ll assess your kitchen and recommend the right schedule to keep you compliant.
NFPA 96 is the national fire code standard covering ventilation, exhaust hoods, filters, and fire suppression for commercial cooking operations. Local fire marshals, health departments, and insurance carriers typically require compliance, and a poorly maintained system can lead to failed inspections or increased fire risk.
Kitchen Guard of Asheville provides commercial hood cleaning, filter exchange, pressure washing and repair services throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Canton, Candler, Waynesville, Brevard, Mills River, Fairview, Swannanoa, Marion, Sylva and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities.
A full hood cleaning includes degreasing the hood, filters, ductwork, fan, and rooftop exhaust components down to bare metal, in accordance with NFPA 96 standards. Every service includes before-and-after photo documentation and a certificate of completion for your records.
Yes. After every service, we provide a detailed inspection report with digital photos and a signed certificate of completion — giving you the documentation you need for fire marshal inspections, health department visits, and insurance requirements.
Filter exchange involves swapping out dirty, grease-laden hood filters for clean ones, helping maintain proper airflow and reducing fire risk between full cleanings. Most commercial kitchens benefit from filter exchange on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis depending on cooking volume.
Yes. If your hood cleaning is overdue, a filter is missing, or you’ve failed a fire marshal inspection, we can often schedule an emergency or after-hours visit to get your kitchen back up to code as quickly as possible. Contact us to discuss your situation.
