{"id":3735,"date":"2018-05-27T16:30:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-27T21:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2019\/03\/27\/5-things-to-look-for-when-selecting-a-vent-hood-cleaning-company\/"},"modified":"2021-06-14T17:54:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T22:54:05","slug":"5-things-to-look-for-when-selecting-a-vent-hood-cleaning-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/5-things-to-look-for-when-selecting-a-vent-hood-cleaning-company\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Look for when Selecting a Vent Hood Cleaning Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to restaurant operations, a vent hood cleaning company is an extremely important aspect of keeping things running smoothly, keeping costs down, and maintaining a level of quality and service that your customers expect. You wouldn\u2019t buy your produce from a less-than-qualified distributor, so why would you trust a critical part of your restaurant\u2019s operations like your vent hood system<\/a> to a less-than-qualified service provider? Your kitchen\u2019s vent hood system HAS to be maintained according to NFPA 96<\/a> fire codes, so the vendor you select to do these cleanings is just as important as having them done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just like food distributors, not all service vendors are created equally. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 essential requirements to look for in when selecting a vent hood cleaning company:<\/span><\/p>\n

1: NFPA Certified Technicians<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To achieve an NFPA certification on your vent hood system it has to be overseen by an NFPA certified technician. There are no exceptions. It\u2019s that simple. It doesn\u2019t matter how good they are, if they aren\u2019t certified, neither is your restaurant – and it can be shut down. Being certified is the absolute most basic requirement of a vent hood cleaning service company.<\/p>\n

2: Bonded and Insured<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just like any contractor, you allow doing work in your building, being bonded and insured is a must. You don\u2019t want to be stuck with a bill from a vendor who messes something up and doesn\u2019t carry the insurance to cover it. It\u2019s also important to look at the levels of insurance these contractors carry. They can claim to be \u201cinsured\u201d but the amounts of coverage they carry might be insufficient to cover the equipment they are working on.<\/p>\n

3: Established and Experienced<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finally, you want to make sure that a company has a good track record of service. You wouldn\u2019t want to be someone\u2019s first customer when it comes to something as important as your vent hood system. Ask your vendor for references and check out their website for testimonials. Good service companies will have no problem providing you with other customers of theirs that will brag about the service they provide.<\/p>\n

4: Provides Up-front Pricing, Before and After Pictures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two pieces of information should stand out to you in your vent hood cleaning program: how much is it going to cost, and was it done right. Any vendor you use should always provide you with up-front pricing for their cleaning service, and documentation of what was done including before and after pictures. These are important details that shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n

5: Establish a Custom Service Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The NFPA is very concise about how often your vent hood needs to be cleaned based on the type of cooking and hour of operation of your business. It\u2019s important to be able to establish a custom schedule based on when YOU need your system cleaned, not when a vendor is available.
\nAt Quest, we know how hard it can be to find the perfect service provider for your business. There are so many options out there, and everyone one of them will tell you that they are better than the other guys. That\u2019s why we take the hassle of finding a vendor off of your plate. We take the time to vet and qualify each of our sub-contractors to ensure that you get only the best service providers at the best cost. At Quest, we have managed hood cleaning programs<\/a> for thousands of restaurant locations across North America. Our service includes:<\/span><\/p>\n