Commercial HVAC Services for Restaurants &Commercial Kitchens.

Name: Hood Builder
Address: Unit 215, 5925 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO, 80222, US
Telephone: (303) 777-7720
Price range: $$

Hood Builder has been delivering commercial HVAC solutions to restaurants and food service facilities across Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins for over 35 years.

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Denver · Boulder · Fort Collins, CO · (303) 777-7720

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100's ofHappy Clients

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

From installation and air balancing to emergency repair and full system replacement — our certified technicians keep your kitchen comfortable, your air clean, and your business EPA compliant.

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One Team for Every HVAC Need

A commercial kitchen generates heat, smoke, grease, steam, and odors at scale — all day, every day. Your HVAC system is the backbone that manages it all. An undersized or poorly maintained system means uncomfortable staff, unhappy guests, failed inspections, and escalating energy bills.

Hood Builder's HVAC services cover the full spectrum:

New system design and installation
Heating and air conditioning repair and replacement
Ventilation system fabrication and service
Make-up air unit installation and balancing
Air balancing and flow optimization
EPA compliance maintenance programs

We work directly with restaurant owners, facility managers, and general contractors — handling everything from initial assessment through final inspection sign-off.

Our HVAC Services

Air Conditioning

We supply, install, and service commercial air conditioning systems for restaurants of every size. Our technicians assess your facility's layout and cooling load, then recommend and install the right system — whether that's a split system, packaged unit, or forced-air setup. Forced-air systems can reduce energy costs by up to 20%. Once installed, we stand behind the system. If it malfunctions, we respond fast to get you back up and running — because a restaurant that's too hot or too cold loses customers.

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Heating

From boilers and furnaces to heat pump systems and direct-fired units, Hood Builder supplies and installs the full range of commercial heating equipment. We select systems based on three key criteria:

Aesthetics — Units are sized and positioned to integrate cleanly with your facility's layout and décor
Energy Efficiency — We prioritize systems that operate efficiently at low temperatures, reducing year-round operating costs
System Type — Split systems or packaged units are matched to your building's size, layout, and usage patterns

DC inverter control is available on select systems, making heating and cooling more responsive and further reducing energy consumption in variable-demand environments.

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Ventilation

Proper ventilation removes heat, smoke, grease, and odors from your kitchen while protecting staff, guests, and equipment. Hood Builder's technicians design, fabricate, and install commercial ventilation systems sized to your cooking volume, duct layout, and local code requirements.

Our ventilation capabilities include:

Upblast and utility exhaust fans — built for grease-prone applications
Sidewall discharge fans — configurable for your specific duct layout
Kitchen exhaust duct cleaning and maintenance
Ventilation system repair and balancing

We only use high-quality materials, and every system is designed to fit within your budget without compromising performance.

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Make-Up Air

Every cubic foot of air your exhaust hood removes must be replaced — otherwise negative pressure builds, smoke rolls into the dining room, and doors become difficult to open. Hood Builder offers a complete line of indoor and outdoor make-up air units for commercial kitchens. Our systems deliver evenly tempered replacement air, heated by direct gas flame when required, so your kitchen stays balanced and comfortable.

Make-up air configurations are available for:

High-heat grease-generating cooking equipment (Type I hoods)
Steam and heat-only equipment (Type II hoods)
High-volume operations requiring thousands of CFM of replacement air

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Air Balancing

Air balancing is the process of optimizing your HVAC system so that airflow is even throughout the facility — no hot spots, no cold zones, no negative pressure. It's one of the most overlooked services in commercial kitchen maintenance, and one of the most impactful.

Hood Builder's technicians follow a complete air balancing procedure:

Preliminary checks and system inspection
Measurement of air quantities at each terminal
Flow measurement from terminal to terminal
Balancing flow rates across all terminals
Final verification of fan RPM, static pressure, airflow, and air/room temperature

We recommend air balancing every two years for most commercial kitchens, or any time you notice uneven temperatures, smoke rollout, or increased energy costs. Balancing is also required after any major equipment change or duct modification.

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Why Restaurant Operators Choose Hood Builder for HVAC

What we offer	What it means for you
Licensed & certified technicians	Every job meets code. No re-inspections, no delays.
35+ years of restaurant-specific experience	We understand kitchen environments — not just generic commercial buildings.
Factory-direct HVAC systems	Better pricing on equipment, faster lead times.
Stocked parts on every service vehicle	Most repairs are completed in a single visit.
Scheduled maintenance programs	Prevent failures before they happen. Stay EPA compliant year-round.
Emergency response	When your system goes down, we move fast. Your kitchen can't afford downtime.

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Recent HVAC Projects Across Colorado

Project	Scope	Location
Westside Smokehouse	Full HVAC + Make-Up Air System Install	Denver, CO
University of Denver Dining Hall	Air Balancing + Ventilation Overhaul	Denver, CO
Summit Burger — New Build	HVAC Design + Make-Up Air + Heating	Fort Collins, CO
Marriott Convention Center	Packaged AC Replacement + Air Balancing	Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain High School	Ventilation System + Make-Up Air	Aurora, CO
Zoe's Mediterranean Kitchen	Split System Heating & AC Replacement	Boulder, CO

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 RienhardtProject Manager: Marriott Convention Center

“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 RienhardtProject Manager: Marriott Convention Center

“I wish I had found Hood Builder sooner for the full design-build of my restaurant in Ridley. I wouldn't have had to deal with multiple contractors for different systems.”

Thomas LozoyaOwner - Summit Burger - Fort Collins, CO

“Their structural team came in, assessed our facility thoroughly, and gave us a clear path forward. Hood Builder coordinated everything so we didn't lose a day of operations.”

Jamie RobertsonCEO - Marketplace

“Their mechanical drawings were detailed enough that city inspectors approved our plans on the first review. That saved us weeks on our project timeline.”

Graciela MattaCEO - The People's Place

“I wish I had found Hood Builder sooner for the full design-build of my restaurant in Ridley. I wouldn't have had to deal with multiple contractors for different systems.”

Thomas LozoyaOwner - Summit Burger - Fort Collins, CO

“Their structural team came in, assessed our facility thoroughly, and gave us a clear path forward. Hood Builder coordinated everything so we didn't lose a day of operations.”

Jamie RobertsonCEO - Marketplace

“Their mechanical drawings were detailed enough that city inspectors approved our plans on the first review. That saved us weeks on our project timeline.”

Graciela MattaCEO - The People's Place

“I wish I had found Hood Builder sooner for the full design-build of my restaurant in Ridley. I wouldn't have had to deal with multiple contractors for different systems.”

Thomas LozoyaOwner - Summit Burger - Fort Collins, CO

“Their structural team came in, assessed our facility thoroughly, and gave us a clear path forward. Hood Builder coordinated everything so we didn't lose a day of operations.”

Jamie RobertsonCEO - Marketplace

“Their mechanical drawings were detailed enough that city inspectors approved our plans on the first review. That saved us weeks on our project timeline.”

Graciela MattaCEO - The People's Place

Trusted by Restaurants & Operators Across Colorado

Commercial HVAC FAQs

If your system is over 15 years old, requires frequent repairs, can't maintain comfortable temperatures despite service, or uses outdated refrigerant, replacement is often more cost-effective than continued repairs. Hood Builder performs a full assessment — equipment condition, load requirements, and operating costs — and gives you an honest recommendation. We never push replacement when a quality repair will solve the problem.

Air balancing is the process of adjusting airflow throughout your HVAC system so every area of your facility gets the right amount of heated or cooled air. Signs you need it: uneven temperatures across the dining room or kitchen, smoke drifting into dining areas, or doors that are hard to open due to pressure differences. We recommend balancing every two years.

Make-up air replaces the air your exhaust hood removes from the kitchen. Without balanced replacement air, negative pressure builds — smoke rolls into the dining room, HVAC equipment is strained, and doors become difficult to open. Commercial kitchen codes require proper ventilation balance. Hood Builder designs, installs, and services make-up air units sized to your hood's CFM requirements.

Most commercial restaurant HVAC systems should be serviced at least twice per year — before cooling season and before heating season. High-volume kitchens with heavy grease, steam, and exhaust loads often benefit from quarterly maintenance. Hood Builder's programs include filter changes, coil cleaning, airflow checks, and documentation to keep you EPA compliant year-round.

Yes. Hood Builder provides complete HVAC design and installation for new restaurant build-outs — including load calculations, duct layout, heating and cooling systems, make-up air, ventilation integration with hood systems, and final inspection sign-off. We work directly with restaurant owners, general contractors, and facility managers from initial assessment through certificate of occupancy.