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Design, fabrication, permitting, and installation — all under one contract. Hood Builder engineers every system to your kitchen's exact CFM requirements and passes DFD inspection on the first visit.

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Hood Builder's experts for design, build, and maintenance services.

From the first measurement to the final inspection sign-off, every Hood Builder installation is engineered to pass code on day one — NFPA-certified, fully compliant, and built for your kitchen's exact cooking volume.

At HoodBuilder, we specialize in the professional installation of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Our experienced team understands the critical role that a properly installed hood plays in maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment. We ensure compliance with all local codes and regulations, providing peace of mind while enhancing the overall functionality of your kitchen. Our comprehensive installation services include a thorough assessment of your kitchen layout and cooking equipment. We work closely with you to design a hood system that maximizes ventilation and minimizes energy costs. With HoodBuilder, you can expect not only superior craftsmanship but also a commitment to timely service, allowing you to focus on what you do best—running your business.

Completed commercial kitchen exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles and grease filters installed by Hood Builder

Hood Installation

Measurements, fabrication, duct routing, fire suppression, DFD plan review, and inspection sign-off — all under one contract. No subcontractors. No surprises.

  • NFPA 96-Certified Technicians: The engineer who designs your system installs it.
  • 100% First-Inspection Pass Rate: Never failed a DFD fire inspection on a system we designed and installed.
  • Altitude-Adjusted CFM Engineering: Correct airflow calculated for Denver's 5,280 ft elevation from day one.
  • Integrated Fire Suppression: UL 300 system, gas valve interlock, and makeup air designed as one system.
  • Single-Contract Accountability: One quote, one team, one point of contact from design to sign-off.
  • Colorado-Only Specialists: Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins — not a national franchise.
Completed commercial kitchen exhaust hood with fire suppression nozzles and grease filters installed by Hood Builder

How ItWorks

  • Site Measurement & CFM Calculation: Our technician visits your facility, measures the cook line, reviews your equipment list, and calculates altitude-adjusted CFM — not sea-level defaults.
  • Custom Fabrication: Your hood is fabricated in-house from 14-gauge 304 stainless steel, TIG-welded, and built to NSF/ANSI 2 compliance before it ever reaches your kitchen.
  • DFD Plan Review & Permitting: We prepare and submit a complete permit package — airflow drawings, fire suppression layout, gas interlock specs, and makeup air documentation — to Denver Fire Department in a single submission.
  • Installation & Inspection Sign-Off: Our NFPA-certified technicians install the hood, route ductwork, connect the UL 300 suppression system, and coordinate the DFD inspection. First-visit pass, guaranteed.

Commercial Hood Installation — Frequently Asked Questions

Denver's 5,280 ft elevation means air is 17% less dense than at sea level. Installers using sea-level CFM tables consistently undersize exhaust fans, causing grease accumulation and failed NFPA 96 inspections. Hood Builder calculates altitude-adjusted airflow for every Colorado installation.

DFD requires engineered airflow drawings, a UL-listed fire suppression layout with nozzle placement, makeup air specs, gas valve interlock documentation, and duct construction details. Hood Builder submits a complete package in one submission — avoiding the multi-week back-and-forth that catches other installers.

Type I hoods are required over grease-producing equipment — ranges, fryers, char-grills, and woks — and must include a UL-listed fire suppression system. Type II hoods handle heat and moisture only. Selecting the wrong type is an automatic DFD permit rejection. Hood Builder specifies the correct type at the initial site visit.

A single-station Type I installation takes one full business day once permitted. DFD plan review typically adds 2–4 weeks. Hood Builder sequences fabrication to run during the review period so installation can begin immediately after permit approval.

A Type I system for a single-station kitchen ranges from $8,000 to $18,000 fully installed — including fabrication, DFD permitting, fire suppression, and inspection. Hood Builder provides a firm written quote after a free site assessment with no change orders for permit revisions.

What OurClients Are Saying

We measure success by the relationships we build and the results we deliver. See what clients say about working with our team.

Blake Rienhardt — Hood Builder client testimonial

"As you say, you are a one-stop shop. Had our duct repaired and had our system checked with our hood cleaning. We had everything done in one day"

Blake RienhardtBlake Rienhardt

"They put me a new Air Extractor. What a difference ! Thank you (Original) Me pusieron un nuevo Extractor de Aire. Que diferencia ! Gracias"

Thomas LozoyaThomas Lozoya

"Been with Massoud's companies for years. Didn't realize they also did construction work. I had my duct system upgraded by hoodbuilder..."

Jamie RobertsonJamie Robertson

"They are well professionals. Thanks for fixing my hood and duct. (Original) Son bien professionals. Gracias por arreglar me campana y ducto"

Graciela MattaGraciela Matta

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