Commercial Kitchen Installation in Chicago

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$500 - $50,000

About Commercial Kitchen Installation

A properly installed commercial kitchen is the foundation of a successful food service operation. Our network of certified kitchen equipment installers handles complete kitchen setups for new restaurants, remodels, and equipment upgrades. We install all types of commercial cooking and refrigeration equipment, ensuring proper gas connections, electrical hookups, ventilation setup, and equipment commissioning. Our installation services include site assessment, equipment placement planning, utility coordination, installation to manufacturer specifications, and full system testing before turnover. We work with general contractors, kitchen designers, and equipment dealers to ensure seamless project completion.

Benefits of Professional Commercial Kitchen Installation

Proper installation to manufacturer specifications

Gas, electrical, and plumbing coordination

Code-compliant installation for permits

Equipment commissioning and testing

Staff training on new equipment

Warranty protection through proper installation

Common Commercial Kitchen Installation Issues We Solve

Incorrect gas pressure or line sizing

Inadequate electrical service

Poor ventilation design

Equipment placement issues

Code violations from improper installation

Equipment not commissioned correctly

Our Commercial Kitchen Installation Process

Site assessment and planning

Utility requirement verification

Equipment delivery coordination

Professional installation

Gas, electrical, and plumbing connections

Equipment commissioning and testing

Staff training

Permit inspection coordination

When to Call for Commercial Kitchen Installation

Opening a new restaurant
Kitchen remodel or expansion
Equipment replacement
Adding new cooking stations
Moving to a new location

Commercial Kitchen Installation FAQs

How often is exhaust hood cleaning required by NFPA 96?

NFPA 96 (Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations) requires cleaning frequency based on cooking volume: monthly for solid fuel cooking (wood, charcoal); quarterly for high-volume cooking (24-hour operations, charbroiling); semi-annually for moderate-volume cooking; and annually for low-volume cooking (pizzerias, churches, seasonal businesses). Your local fire marshal may have additional requirements. Failure to comply can void your fire suppression system coverage.

Are preventive maintenance contracts worth the cost?

Yes — most food service operators find PM contracts reduce total repair costs by 30-50% compared to reactive-only maintenance. Benefits include: reduced emergency repair calls (the most expensive type), extended equipment lifespan, maintained food safety compliance, priority scheduling for PM customers, and detailed maintenance records for health inspections. The ROI is especially strong for high-volume operations where any downtime is costly.