Vulcair Kitchen Exhaust & Hood Cleaning in New Westminster
Vulcair cleans commercial kitchen exhaust systems end-to-end: hoods, ductwork, fans, filters and rooftop units. NFPA 96 certified technicians, photo-documented reports, insurance-accepted compliance certificates.
Eight Kitchen Exhaust Services in New Westminster
From restaurant hoods to cafeteria rooftop fans, Vulcair cleans the entire kitchen exhaust system per NFPA 96 standards — the only compliance standard fire inspectors and insurance carriers actually recognize.
Commercial Hood Cleaning
Full hood, filter and drip-pan cleaning to NFPA 96 standard.
Exhaust Duct Cleaning
Horizontal and vertical duct cleaning with inspection-point photo documentation.
Rooftop Fan Cleaning
Fan disassembly, housing and blade cleaning, reassembly with grease seal check.
Hood Filter Service
Baffle and mesh filter replacement, soak-tank cleaning, rotation scheduling.
Access Panel Installation
Code-compliant access panel installation where duct runs lack inspection points.
NFPA 96 Certification
Full-system inspection and compliance certification for insurance and fire code.
Quarterly Route Service
Scheduled quarterly, semi-annual or annual route service matched to your NFPA category.
Pre-Inspection Emergency
Fast-turn cleaning ahead of fire inspections or insurance renewals.
Six Reasons Kitchen Operators Pick Us
NFPA 96 Certified Technicians
Every tech is IKECA-trained and cleans to NFPA 96 standards. The certificate you get from us is the one your fire inspector and insurance carrier actually want to see.
Hood-to-Fan Coverage
Most vendors clean the hood and leave the duct and rooftop fan for someone else. We clean the entire grease path: hood, filters, duct, fan housing, fan blade. One vendor, one compliance document.
Photo-Documented Reports
Before and after photos of every accessible inspection point, delivered as a PDF with the compliance certificate. Fire marshal and insurance-ready on day one.
Scheduled Quarterly Service
NFPA 96 mandates quarterly service for high-volume kitchens. We run a scheduled calendar — you do not chase us, we show up.
After-Hours Standard
Every clean happens after last service and before first prep. Kitchen never closes. Overnight is our normal schedule.
Insurance-Accepted Reports
Our certificates are accepted by every major Canadian commercial property insurance carrier. No "is this vendor legit" conversation with your broker.
Five Steps. Every Quarter.
Arrival
Crew arrives after last service, protects kitchen floor and appliances with drop cloths.
Dismantle
Hood filters and access panels removed. Ductwork opened at inspection points.
Clean
Hot water, food-safe degreaser, hand-scraped where required. Rooftop fan disassembled and cleaned.
Reassemble
Filters, panels and rooftop fan reassembled. Kitchen returned to operating state.
Certify
Photo report and NFPA 96 compliance certificate generated on-site before crew leaves.
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning in New Westminster, BC
Our New Westminster team delivers the same standard of service that Vulcair is known for across Canada. Whether you need a one-time project or a recurring program, our local team in New Westminster is ready.
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Vulcair Kitchen Exhaust & Hood Cleaning in New Westminster — Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need my exhaust cleaned?+
NFPA 96 sets the schedule by cooking volume. High-volume (solid fuel, wood-fired, charbroiler): every quarter. Moderate-volume (full-service restaurant, cafeteria): every six months. Low-volume (deli, light prep): annually. Your insurance policy and local fire code may be stricter. We track the schedule for you.
What certificate do I get after service?+
An NFPA 96 compliance certificate signed by an IKECA-trained technician, with before-and-after photos of every accessible point in the exhaust system. This is the document your fire inspector and insurance carrier expect. We also post the service sticker inside the hood per code.
Do you clean the whole system, not just the hood?+
Yes. NFPA 96 requires cleaning of the entire exhaust path: hood, filters, ductwork (horizontal and vertical), fan housing, fan blade, and rooftop unit. Vendors who "clean the hood" and leave the rest technically violate the code. Your compliance certificate is only valid if the entire system was cleaned.
How long does a service take?+
A typical restaurant kitchen takes 3-6 hours. Larger cafeterias, hotels and institutional kitchens can take a full overnight shift. We work around your close-open schedule so the kitchen never loses service hours.
What if my fire inspector or insurance broker wants proof?+
We keep every certificate on file and can provide copies on request. Many commercial landlords also want a copy for their files — we can send automatically.
Do you work in food-processing and industrial kitchens?+
Yes. Hospital kitchens, food-processing facilities, prison and institutional kitchens, corporate cafeterias, ghost kitchens — same NFPA 96 standard applies. We handle all of them.
What if you find damage or code issues during cleaning?+
We document it in the photo report and flag it before we leave. If the damage affects compliance (cracked welds, grease-impregnated duct insulation, fan motor failure), we tell you immediately so you can book the repair before your next inspection. We do not do exhaust system repair ourselves — we refer to licensed trades — so there is no conflict of interest in what we flag.
Due for a Hood Cleaning? Let's Get You Compliant.
Tell us about your kitchen. A Vulcair operations lead will inspect your exhaust system, scope the clean, and respond within one business hour. First-time-customer discount on full-system cleans.