Kirlin-Way
Mechanical
Expert HVAC solutions ensuring safe and efficient kitchen ventilation systems.
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Tom Tymann
Local Guide · a year ago
“Matt and his team at Kitchen Guard are incredible to work with. Punctual, professional, and very detailed. Highly recommend Kitchen Guard to anyone looking for hood cleaning services.”
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jeff allio
10 months ago
“Matt and his crew are just incredible. We’re a new business and their help and professional way had just been a blessing and they do great work”
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Angela “GG” P
Local Guide · 7 months ago
“This company is amazing and the owners are Awesome. Im very happy with the customer service I received they are very helpful. 10 out of 10!!!!”
Commercial Hood Cleaning Near You
Hood Cleaning Service Areas: Charlotte, NC & Beyond
Kitchen Guard of Charlotte provides commercial hood cleaning and kitchen exhaust system cleaning for restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout Uptown Charlotte, South End, NoDa, Ballantyne, and the greater Charlotte region — including Matthews, Huntersville, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill. Our certified technicians clean the full system — the hood canopy, ductwork, and exhaust fan — to support fire prevention, maintain proper airflow, and keep your kitchen compliant with NFPA 96 inspection requirements.
Charlotte Area Service Areas
• Charlotte• Uptown Charlotte
• South End• NoDa
• Plaza Midwood• Ballantyne
• Matthews• Pineville
• Huntersville• Cornelius
• Davidson• Concord
• Gastonia• Rock Hill, SC
• Fort Mill, SC• Indian Trail
• Monroe• Mooresville
• …and surrounding communities throughout the greater Charlotte metro area
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About Us
About Kitchen Guard of Charlotte
Kitchen Guard of Charlotte specializes in commercial kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning for restaurants, hotels, and food service facilities across the greater Charlotte area — including Uptown, South End, Ballantyne, and neighboring communities in York and Lancaster County, SC. Our certified technicians clean every system to NFPA 96 standards and provide full before-and-after photo documentation, so you stay inspection-ready and fire-code compliant year-round. Explore our full range of commercial kitchen services, from hood cleaning to filter exchange, repairs, and pressure washing.
Why Businesses Choose Us
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NFPA 96 Code Compliance ExpertsNFPA 96 Code Compliance Experts
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Digital Before-and-After Inspection PhotosDigital Before-and-After Inspection Photos
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Fast, Clear Communication Every StepFast, Clear Communication Every Step
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Serving Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens Charlotte-WideServing Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens Charlotte-Wide
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Certified, Professional TechniciansCertified, Professional Technicians
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Emergency SMS Alerts for Charlotte-Area KitchensEmergency SMS Alerts for Charlotte-Area Kitchens
Meet The Crew
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Curtis Martin
Operations Manager -
Holbrook Youmans
General Manager
Join Our Team of Guardians
Do you take pride in showing up on time, doing the job right, and keeping people safe? We’re always looking for skilled technicians, foremen, and Fire & Life Safety Consultants to join our growing team serving Charlotte and the surrounding region.
Click below to see our current openings and find out what it’s like to work with Kitchen Guard.
Keeping Commercial Kitchens Safe & Efficient (and Operating)
Full Ventilation System Cleaning & Maintenance
Hood Cleaning
Hood Cleaning
From the hood canopy through the ductwork to the rooftop fans, our Charlotte team cleans the entire kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 standards — nothing gets skipped.
- We treat this as our specialty, not a side job — the system gets cleaned right on the first visit, cutting fire risk from the start.
- Every inch of the system is cleaned, not just the parts that are easy to reach.
- Our crew uses commercial-grade pressure washing equipment built for full-system cleaning.
- You’ll get before-and-after photos and compliance documentation ready to hand to your inspector or insurer.
Safe and Clean Kitchens for Every Industry
From Uptown high-rises near Bank of America Stadium to neighborhood spots in NoDa and South End — we keep commercial kitchens safe and running across the Charlotte area.
Restaurants
From food trucks at Camp North End to fine dining in Uptown and SouthPark, Charlotte’s restaurant scene runs on tight margins and tighter health codes — we keep your kitchen fire-safe, clean, and open for business.
Corporate
Cafeterias
Cafeterias
From the bank towers of Uptown to corporate campuses in Ballantyne and University City, Charlotte’s break rooms deserve the same NFPA 96 standard as any restaurant — we keep your corporate cafeteria fully functional for the employees who count on it every day.
Sports Venues
Whether it’s game day at Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, or the Spectrum Center, Charlotte’s stadiums and arenas serve thousands of fans — our comprehensive cleaning services keep those commercial kitchens performing as well as the teams on the field.
Hospitals &
Assisted Living
Assisted Living
From Atrium Health and Novant Health facilities to assisted living communities across Mecklenburg County, we help restore commercial kitchens to be high-performing, safe, and clean for the patients and families who depend on them.
Educational
Institutions
Institutions
From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools cafeterias to dining halls at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College, we use commercial-grade equipment and proven fire protection strategies to keep student kitchens fully functional and safe.
Hotel Chains
Whether it’s a boutique hotel Uptown or a big name near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, your complimentary breakfast bar or 5-star restaurant kitchen needs regular, high-quality cleaning to stay hospitable to Charlotte’s steady flow of guests.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about commercial kitchen hood cleaning and exhaust system maintenance in the Charlotte area. Below you’ll find guidance on cleaning frequency, filter exchange, repairs, and exterior pressure washing to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and presentable.
Cleaning frequency depends on how much grease and smoke your kitchen produces. NFPA 96 recommends quarterly cleaning for high-volume cooking such as charbroiling and wok stations, semi-annual cleaning for moderate-volume kitchens, and annual cleaning for low-volume operations. Your local fire marshal or insurance carrier may require a stricter schedule, so it’s worth checking your policy and permit requirements. During every cleaning, our technicians also inspect for worn gaskets, damaged fans, and other wear-and-tear issues — and if we find any, we provide hood and exhaust system repairs on the spot to keep you code-compliant. See our full hood cleaning process for more detail.
Our hood cleaning service covers your entire exhaust system — canopy, ductwork, and rooftop fans — cleaned to NFPA 96 standards, not just the visible surfaces. Every visit includes a full inspection for worn gaskets, damaged fans, and other issues, plus before-and-after photos and documentation you can file for fire marshal or insurance compliance.
Yes — alongside hood cleaning, we offer filter exchange, hood and exhaust system repairs, and exterior pressure washing, so your kitchen stays safe, compliant, and presentable inside and out. Visit our Filter Exchange, Repairs, and Pressure Washing pages for details on each service.
We proudly serve commercial kitchens throughout Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Lancaster, including restaurants, corporate cafeterias, sports venues, hospitals and assisted living communities, and educational institutions across the region.
Yes. Kitchen Guard of Charlotte is fully licensed and insured, and our technicians are trained to NFPA 96 standards. We provide documentation and service records after every visit so you’re always ready for your local fire marshal or health inspector.
Most Charlotte-area jurisdictions require kitchen exhaust systems to be inspected and tagged after cleaning to stay compliant with fire code. We provide a certificate and service tag after every cleaning and can work with your local fire marshal’s office if additional documentation is needed — but requirements can vary by city and county, so check with your local authority for specifics.
A little prep helps us work faster and keeps your kitchen running smoothly. We recommend clearing cooking equipment and countertops near the hood, securing loose items, and letting us know about any scheduling constraints in advance. Our team handles the rest, including protecting floors and surfaces during the cleaning.
