Most competitors won't publish numbers, so here are the industry's real ones: across the market, professional kitchen exhaust cleaning typically runs $400–$1,500 per visit, with multi-hood systems and long duct runs at the upper end and neglected systems above it. Below is what moves the number — and how to compare quotes so a cheap wipe-down doesn't cost you an inspection. Your exact VentWash quote is free and takes minutes.
These are typical industry ranges for the Florida market — every kitchen is quoted on its own system, but this is the honest ballpark most compliant cleanings land in:
| System | Typical example | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Single hood, short duct run | Café, small kitchen, food truck | $400 – $700 |
| Single hood, longer duct or roof fan access | Typical full-service restaurant | $600 – $1,000 |
| Multi-hood system, shared duct riser | Large restaurant, hotel outlet, buffet line | $800 – $1,500 |
| Neglected system — first-time restoration | Years of buildup, seized panels, saturated fan | $1,000 – $2,500+ |
Two quotes for the "same" job can differ by half — and the difference is almost always what's excluded. Before comparing numbers, make every vendor answer the same five questions:
Every VentWash quote answers yes to all five. That's the scope NFPA 96 requires — see the Florida compliance guide for exactly what inspectors check.
Because it usually buys a hood-only wipe-down. The duct and fan — where the fire risk lives — stay loaded, the fire marshal fails the inspection, and you pay twice. Compare quotes on scope: full duct run, rooftop fan, access panels, and photo documentation, or it isn't an NFPA 96 cleaning.
Yes — meaningfully. A system cleaned on its proper NFPA 96 cycle never rebuilds heavy grease, so each visit is faster and priced accordingly. The expensive cleanings are the catch-up ones after a lapse.
Our quotes are exact for the scope described. If a first visit reveals something unquotable in advance — a hidden duct section, a panel that was never installed — you hear about it with photos before any extra work, not on the invoice.
Hood count, cooking style, address: that's all we need. Free exact quote by phone or form, any hour.