Get competing quotes in minutes.
Stay compliant forever on autopilot.
HoodReady makes local providers compete for your commercial hood cleaning now and again before every future due date. You get better prices, stored reports, reminders, and an inspection-ready record without calling around.
No cost to restaurants. No surprise invoices. No lost certificates. Your current provider has to keep earning the work.
One quote request. Ongoing price pressure.
Most platforms stop at the first booking. HoodReady keeps working before every due date: providers compete, your records stay organized, and your current provider has to stay sharp to keep the account.
Tell us about your kitchen
Enter your restaurant name, location, number of hoods, and kitchen type. Takes about 90 seconds. We use this to match you with certified providers who work in your area and have experience with your setup.
Competing providers bid for your job
Local providers compete for your cleaning with upfront one-time and recurring prices. You compare availability, scope, documentation, and price from a position of leverage instead of calling around hoping the first number is fair.
Get your compliance report
After the cleaning, your provider uploads before and after photos, the hood sticker photo, a signed cleaning certificate, and the invoice. Everything goes straight to your dashboard, ready to show a fire marshal, insurance auditor, or landlord on the spot.
We renegotiate every cleaning
30 days before your next cleaning is due, we send fresh competing quotes to local providers. Your current provider has to stay competitive to keep your business. You review, approve, done.
Your proof of compliance, always at hand.
Fire marshals, insurance carriers, corporate auditors, landlords: they all want the same thing. Proof that your hood was cleaned, when it was done, and who did it.
With HoodReady, every cleaning generates a permanent digital record tied to your restaurant. Pull it up from your phone in 30 seconds. Download a PDF. Share a link. It's all there.
What's in every report
Who asks for this proof
Records are stored permanently and accessible from any device. There is no expiry date on your compliance history. Even if you switch providers, your old records stay in your HoodReady account.
Providers compete. You choose. Every time.
Every provider on HoodReady must submit upfront pricing before you see their quote. No "call for a price." No bait-and-switch after the job. When your next cleaning is due, we can send the job back out so the market keeps your price honest.
Recurring rates are always lower than one-time rates. If you book on a quarterly or monthly schedule, providers lock in that price for the duration of your agreement.
Typical range for a 2-hood commercial kitchen. Price varies by kitchen size, hood type, and grease level.
Most popular. Locked-in rate per visit. Meets NFPA 96 code for most full-service restaurants.
Required for high-volume fryers, wok stations, and solid-fuel cooking. Best per-visit rate.
Prices shown are typical ranges across HoodReady's provider network. Your actual quotes may differ based on location and kitchen specifics.
Every provider is vetted before they see your job.
We don't just list whoever signs up. Every provider on HoodReady goes through a verification process before they can quote on jobs. Here's what we check.
State and local licensing
We verify that every provider holds an active license in the states where they operate. License numbers are on file and checked at onboarding and renewal.
General liability insurance
Minimum $1M general liability required. We collect certificates of insurance and monitor expiration dates. If a provider's policy lapses, they are removed from the platform immediately.
Verified reviews
Every review on HoodReady is from a restaurant that completed a job through the platform. No anonymous reviews, no review gating. Providers must maintain a 4.0 or higher to stay listed.
NFPA 96 compliance training
All providers confirm familiarity with NFPA 96 standards for commercial exhaust systems. Cleaning scope must include hood, duct, fan, and grease trap, and we verify this against your report after each job.
What happens if something goes wrong
If a provider fails to deliver the agreed scope of work, HoodReady will arrange a re-clean at no cost to you. Because providers are insured and their license is on file, any damage claims have a clear resolution path. You are never left dealing with an anonymous contractor.
Common questions
Is HoodReady free to use for restaurants?
Yes. Restaurants pay nothing to use HoodReady. You get free quotes, free compliance reminders, and free report storage. We charge the provider a small success fee when a job is booked, which keeps the platform free for restaurant owners.
How quickly will I receive quotes?
Most restaurants receive their first quote within a few hours. We aim to have at least 2-3 competing quotes in your inbox within 24 hours of submitting your request. In dense markets like Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles, turnaround is typically faster.
Can I rebook the same provider every time?
Absolutely. When your next due date reminder goes out, you have two options: rebook your existing provider at their agreed recurring rate with one click, or send the job back out for fresh quotes. You are never locked in, but you also never lose your existing relationship if you want to keep it.
How often do I actually need my hood cleaned?
It depends on your cooking type and volume. NFPA 96 specifies monthly for high-volume or solid-fuel cooking, quarterly for most full-service restaurants, every 6 months for moderate-volume operations, and annually for low-volume or seasonal kitchens. Your provider will confirm the right frequency after inspecting your setup.
What if I already have a hood cleaning company I like?
You can still use HoodReady for the compliance dashboard and reminders even if your existing provider is not on the platform. We also invite providers to join, so if you tell us who you use, we can reach out to get them onboarded. Either way, your records are centralized and your next due date is tracked.
How long are my records stored?
Permanently. There is no limit on how long your cleaning history stays in HoodReady. Whether you need to show a record from last month or three years ago, it's there. Records are stored securely and accessible from any device.
I manage multiple locations. Does HoodReady support that?
Yes. You can add multiple restaurant locations to a single HoodReady account. Each location gets its own compliance calendar, dashboard, and reminder schedule. Ideal for franchise operators, restaurant groups, and multi-unit owners who need centralized oversight.
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