Commercial Kitchen Exhaust   ·   Statewide Florida

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Design and installation of commercial hood systems across the state of Florida.

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About

Florida's
Hood Specialists.

We've been installing commercial kitchen ventilation systems across Florida for over a decade. Every job is quoted transparently and built to code, from new construction to full replacements.

Florida Vent crew
New Installation→
Full hood systems built from the ground up. We handle layout, ductwork, exhaust fans, and supply air for new construction and tenant buildouts.
Replacement & Upgrades→
Outdated or failing system? We rip and replace with minimal kitchen downtime, bringing everything up to current code.
Makeup Air Units→
Properly balanced supply air to match your exhaust volume. Required by code in most commercial kitchens and essential for fire suppression compliance.
Permitting & Inspections→
We pull the permits, coordinate with inspectors, and see every job through to a clean certificate of completion.
Fire Suppression Systems→
We install fire suppression systems as part of every job. No need to coordinate a separate contractor. It's included and inspected alongside your hood installation.
Fabrication
Custom design
Hood detail
Equipment Partner
Every hood
is CaptiveAire.

Our preferred hood manufacturer is CaptiveAire, the industry standard in commercial kitchen ventilation. We've built a close working relationship with them over the years and install their systems on every job.

CaptiveAire  ·  Exclusive Partner
Completed CaptiveAire installation
What We Do

What We
Install.

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New Hood Installation
Custom-fitted exhaust hoods for new builds and kitchen expansions. Sized and positioned for your specific equipment layout and airflow requirements.
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Replacement & Upgrades
Rip-and-replace of outdated or failing systems with minimal kitchen downtime.
03
Makeup Air Units
Properly balanced supply air to match your exhaust. Required for fire suppression compliance and kitchen comfort.
04
Permitting & Inspections
We pull the permits, coordinate with inspectors, and see every job through to a clean certificate of completion.
Common Questions

Answers.

Who installs commercial kitchen exhaust hoods in Florida?
Florida Vent is a licensed and insured commercial kitchen ventilation contractor serving the entire state of Florida, from the Keys to the Panhandle. We handle new hood installations, replacements, makeup air units, and permitting for restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutional kitchens.
Do I need a permit to install a commercial kitchen hood in Florida?
Yes. Commercial kitchen exhaust hood installation requires a mechanical permit throughout Florida, and the system must pass inspection before the kitchen can operate. The requirements come from the Florida Building Code and NFPA 96, with the specifics varying by local jurisdiction. Florida Vent pulls the permits, coordinates with the inspectors, and carries the job through to a clean certificate of completion.
How much does a commercial kitchen hood installation cost?
Cost depends on hood length, the equipment underneath it, ductwork and roof penetration, whether a makeup air unit is required, and the fire suppression system. Because those variables swing the number widely, we quote each kitchen individually rather than publishing a flat price. Send us your equipment list and we will put a real number together.
What is a makeup air unit and do I need one?
A makeup air unit replaces the air your hood pulls out of the kitchen. Without balanced supply air the kitchen goes negative, doors get hard to open, pilot lights blow out, and the hood stops capturing properly. Most commercial hood installations in Florida require one to pass inspection and to meet fire suppression compliance.
Do you replace an existing hood system, or only install new ones?
Both. We do rip-and-replace of outdated or failing systems as well as new installations for new builds and kitchen expansions. Replacement work is scheduled to keep kitchen downtime to a minimum.
What areas of Florida does Florida Vent serve?
All of Florida. That includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola, along with the smaller markets in between.
What brand of hood equipment do you install?
Florida Vent is a CaptiveAire dealer. Systems are spec'd and installed to the manufacturer's requirements rather than assembled from mismatched parts.
How do I get a quote?
Fill out the inquiry form on this page with your business, county, hood length, and equipment list. We respond within 24 hours to discuss the project.
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Modular Packaged Unit  ( MPU )

Your exhaust hood pulls a lot of air out of the kitchen. That air has to be replaced somehow. A basic supply fan does the job, but in Florida it's blowing hot outside air straight onto your cook line. An MPU (Modular Packaged Unit) does the same thing but conditions the air first, cooling it before it enters the kitchen. Better for your staff, better for your equipment, and required by code in most commercial builds. Not sure which you need? Select "Not Sure" and we'll sort it out.

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