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Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning

Hood Cleaning in Charlotte

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Commercial Hood Cleaning Charlotte — Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say on Google

Google 5.0 ★★★★★ 6 Google Reviews
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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!!!!”

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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 across the greater Charlotte region. 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
Kitchen Guard of Charlotte

Powering Excellence Through Strategic Partnerships

Trusted Industry Experts Supporting Every Step of Our Service Delivery

At Kitchen Guard of Charlotte, we believe that exceptional service is built on strong collaboration. That’s why we proudly partner with industry leaders across HVAC, janitorial, fire safety, restoration, and more. Each partner brings specialized expertise and shared values that help us protect and maintain your kitchen with precision and reliability. Meet the professionals who help power our promise.

Kirlin

Kirlin-Way
Mechanical

Expert HVAC solutions ensuring safe and efficient kitchen ventilation systems.

CorpCleaning

Corporate Cleaning
Group

Keeping commercial spaces spotless with industry-leading janitorial services.

NAMF

North American
Roofing

Providing durable, high-performance roofing tailored for commercial kitchens.

BuddGroup

The Budd
Group

Facility support services that enhance operational safety and appearance.

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Compass Fire
Investigations

Fire investigation specialists delivering insight and integrity.

NativeFireControl

Native Fire
Control

Reliable fire suppression systems customized for kitchen environments.

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Dominion
Payroll

Streamlining workforce management with secure and scalable payroll services.

BreadandnButter

Bread N
Butter Inc.

Restaurant consultants bringing vision and value to every hospitality venture.

PrisimSpec

Prism Specialties

Trusted restoration experts preserving vital appliances and equipment.

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The Seals
Gasket Specialists

Seal and gasket pros delivering precision and performance under pressure.

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.

Our Value Proposition
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Why Businesses Choose Us

  • NFPA 96 code compliance icon
    NFPA 96 Code Compliance Experts
    NFPA 96 Code Compliance Experts

  • Digital before-and-after inspection photos icon
    Digital Before-and-After Inspection Photos
    Digital Before-and-After Inspection Photos

  • Fast, clear communication icon
    Fast, Clear Communication Every Step
    Fast, Clear Communication Every Step

  • Serving restaurants and commercial kitchens icon
    Serving Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens Charlotte-Wide
    Serving Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens Charlotte-Wide

  • Certified professional technicians icon
    Certified, Professional Technicians
    Certified, Professional Technicians

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    Emergency SMS Alerts for Charlotte-Area Kitchens
    Emergency SMS Alerts for Charlotte-Area Kitchens

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The Visionary Behind Kitchen Guard

Meet The Founder

Nathan Leathers

Founder of Kitchen Guard

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Meet The Crew

  • Matthew Ord

    Matthew Ord

    Owner
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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 canopy to the entire ducting network and all the way to the fans on the roof, we clean your commercial kitchen to NFPA 96 standards.

  • This is our core competency. We clean it correctly the first time reducing any fire risk.
  • We clean the entire system, not just a portion of it.
  • We use a commercial-grade pressure washer and other equipment to clean as thoroughly as possible.
  • We’ll show you proof (before and after pictures) and documentation to file for compliance.
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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.

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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.

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Corporate
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

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.

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Hospitals &
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.

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Educational
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.

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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.

Stories from Our Clients

We use Kitchen Guard for all our restaurants for one simple reason – they’re easy to do business with.

David Jones
Director of Operations, Verant Group

Kitchen Guard keeps our restaurant (and our wood-burning oven) clean, safe and to the necessary standards required by law.

Ivan Derezin
Owner, The Bellows Restaurant

Set it and forget it.

Adam Rinella
VP of Real Esate & Development, Ike's Love and Sandwiches
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Proof in the Pictures

See the Results

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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.

Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume. NFPA 96 recommends quarterly cleaning for high-volume cooking (charbroiling, wok cooking), semi-annual cleaning for moderate-volume kitchens, and annual cleaning for low-volume operations. Your local fire marshal or insurance carrier may set a stricter schedule.

Grease filters should be cleaned or exchanged regularly to maintain proper airflow and reduce fire risk. Most commercial kitchens benefit from a routine filter exchange schedule, with higher-volume kitchens needing more frequent service. Learn more about our filter exchange program.

Worn gaskets, damaged fan belts, and malfunctioning access panels can compromise your exhaust system’s fire safety and efficiency. Our team offers hood and exhaust system repairs to keep your kitchen operating safely and up to code.

Commercial pressure washing uses high-powered, heated water to clean exterior areas like sidewalks, concrete flooring, and dumpster pads — removing grease, grime, and stains that build up around your restaurant. It keeps the outside of your kitchen clean, safe, and presentable.

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