DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair
Commercial Kitchen Fan and Hood Installation — Gallatin
From single fan replacements to complete turnkey kitchen exhaust systems — permitted, installed, and inspected. Free on-site estimates.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured • NFPA 96 Compliant • Since 2006
Planning a new kitchen or upgrading your exhaust system? We do free on-site surveys to spec exactly what you need.
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Complete Installation Services for Gallatin Kitchens
Restaurant Exhaust Fan Installation for Gallatin Kitchens
Whether you need a restaurant fan replacement for a burned-out unit or a commercial kitchen exhaust fan upgrade to a higher-CFM model, we handle sizing, wiring, mounting, and code compliance.
New Fan Installation
Complete install on new or replacement rooftop upblast fans. Includes roof curb, hinge kit, wiring, and startup testing. Direct drive and belt drive configurations available.
Fan Replacement & Upgrade
Swap undersized or failed fans with properly rated units. We calculate CFM requirements based on your hood size and cooking volume to spec the right replacement.
Fan Accessories
Hinge kits, speed controllers, disconnect switches, motor covers, and grease cups installed with every fan. Every accessory is NFPA 96 compliant.
Our Fan Installation Process
Site Survey
We measure your hood, ductwork, and rooftop access. Calculate CFM requirements for your cooking volume.
Spec & Source
We spec the right fan for your system and source from our supplier network. Most common sizes in stock locally.
Install & Test
Licensed installation with hinge kit, wiring, and startup testing. Full written service documentation for your records.
Gallatin's unique mix of 19th-century downtown architecture and booming Nashville Pike retail creates two distinct fan installation challenges. Historic square restaurants typically have complex roofing — metal, shingle blends, and non-standard penetration points — that require careful curb fabrication and custom mounting solutions. Meanwhile, newer corporate franchises along Nashville Pike run high-volume fryers and flat-top grills daily, burning through the cheap fan belts that builders installed to hit construction budgets. We spec fans for each building type and install equipment rated for the actual cooking load.
Need to browse specific fan models and parts? See our exhaust fan parts catalog for Gallatin.
Complete Hood System Installation in Gallatin
Turnkey commercial kitchen hood installation for new restaurants, renovations, and kitchen expansions. Hood, ductwork, restaurant fan, fire suppression — one contractor, one warranty.
- Type I or Type II exhaust hood canopy (custom-sized)
- Grease ductwork with fire-rated access panels
- Rooftop upblast exhaust fan with hinge kit
- Electrical wiring and disconnect
- Startup testing and airflow balancing
- UL 300 fire suppression system (coordinated)
- Make-up air integration
- Code-compliant grease containment
- Permit coordination with Gallatin Fire Prevention Division
- Full documentation package for inspectors
Typical Timeline
3-7 business days for Nashville Pike new builds. 5-10 days for historic square retrofits. Single fan installs are often same-day.
What We Coordinate
We work with your general contractor, electrician, and fire suppression sub. One point of contact for the exhaust scope.
Gallatin Permits
We handle all Sumner County permit applications and coordinate final inspections with the Gallatin Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division.
The Gallatin Fire Department strictly enforces fire codes in the historic downtown overlay, where shared brick walls present a catastrophic risk if exhaust systems aren't properly maintained. This makes the initial installation critical — ductwork must have fire-rated access panels, fans must have hinge kits, and grease containment must be flawless from day one. On Nashville Pike's newer developments, white TPO and EPDM roofing requires the same aggressive containment we install across all modern commercial buildings. Every Gallatin system we build meets both the historic district's strict standards and current NFPA 96 requirements.
Browse individual system components in our parts catalog for Gallatin.
Make-Up Air Unit Installation for Gallatin Kitchens
Your exhaust system can't function without balanced airflow. When MUA fails, doors slam, gas appliances backdraft, and fans lose efficiency.
Gas-Fired Heated MUA
Required for Tennessee winters. Direct gas-fired heating prevents freezing drafts and dangerous negative pressure. Properly sized units maintain comfortable kitchen temperatures year-round.
Untempered / Passive MUA
Budget fresh air supply for mild seasons and supplemental use. Belt or direct drive options. Effective when heating isn't required but airflow balance is still critical.
MUA Retrofit & Replacement
Upgrading undersized or failed units. We calculate CFM balance between your exhaust and make-up air to eliminate negative pressure and bring your system up to current code.
Why Make-Up Air Matters
Supporting Installation Services in Gallatin
The components that keep your whole system code-compliant and inspection-ready.
Access Panel Installation
NFPA 96 requires fire-rated access panels every 12 feet of horizontal duct and at every change of direction. We install code-compliant panels in all duct types.
Learn more →Grease Containment Systems
Rooftop grease boxes, containment trays, absorbent pads, and 360° grease gutters. Protect your roof and pass inspection.
Learn more →Ductwork Modifications
New duct runs, extensions, transitions, and repairs. Fire-rated construction with proper grading for grease drainage.
Electrical & Controls
Disconnect switches, speed controllers, VFDs, and wiring for exhaust and MUA systems. All work meets NEC and local electrical codes.
Trusted by restaurants, churches, schools, and institutions across Middle Tennessee since 2006.
Who We Serve
Restaurant Owners & Managers
Opening a new restaurant, renovating your kitchen, or expanding your cooking line? We handle the full exhaust installation — permitted, inspected, documented. Also need hood cleaning?
(615) 881-6968 →General Contractors & Kitchen Consultants
Need a licensed exhaust subcontractor for a commercial kitchen build-out? We coordinate with your team, pull our scope, and deliver turnkey exhaust systems on schedule. Need a repair instead?
Contractor Line: (615) 881-6968 →Why Gallatin Restaurants Choose DDAN for Installation
Historic Downtown Square: Precision Retrofits
Gallatin's historic square features attached 19th-century brick buildings where a single fire could be catastrophic. The Gallatin Fire Department enforces this reality with zero-tolerance fire code inspections. Restaurant conversions in these buildings require custom duct routing through existing structures, strategic access panel placement in concealed spaces, and careful rooftop fan mounting on complex historic roofing. We've installed systems in these buildings without altering their aesthetic or structural integrity.
Nashville Pike Corridor: High-Volume New Builds
The expanding Nashville Pike retail corridor features new construction with white TPO and EPDM roofing that requires aggressive grease containment from the start. High-volume Southern meat-and-three restaurants and fast-food franchises generate massive grease loads daily. Every installation in these developments includes complete rooftop containment and access panels rated for the frequent cleaning schedule these kitchens demand.
Vol State & Sumner Regional: Institutional Kitchens
Institutional kitchens near Volunteer State Community College and Sumner Regional Medical Center operate at high volume with complex cooking lines. These facilities need properly engineered exhaust systems with multiple fan installations, balanced make-up air, and ductwork designed for daily institutional-scale cooking output.
Gallatin Commercial Kitchen Compliance
The Gallatin Fire Department — Fire Prevention Division enforces NFPA 96 rigorously, with particular focus on the historic downtown overlay where shared brick walls present catastrophic fire risk. Every installation must include proper hinge kits, fire-rated access panels, code-compliant grease containment, and properly sized make-up air. Our installations pass on the first inspection.
Gallatin Public Utilities enforces local wastewater codes, ensuring grease traps and rooftop containment systems don't overflow into the municipal system. We install containment from day one so you're compliant on both fire and environmental codes.
Learn more about NFPA 96 standards and what they mean for your kitchen.
Gallatin Installation Service Area
We install exhaust systems across Gallatin and all surrounding communities. Free on-site estimates for every project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gallatin Installation
Can you install an exhaust system in a historic building on the Gallatin Square?
Yes. Historic downtown Gallatin buildings often have non-standard ceiling heights, concealed duct chases, and shared brick walls. We design custom duct runs and fan placements that work within these constraints while meeting NFPA 96 requirements. Strategic access panel placement ensures the system can be properly cleaned long-term without altering the building's historic character.
What does the Gallatin Fire Department require for kitchen exhaust installations?
The Gallatin Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division enforces NFPA 96 rigorously, especially in the historic downtown overlay where shared walls create catastrophic fire risk. Every installation must include hinge kits on upblast fans, fire-rated duct access panels, code-compliant grease containment, and proper documentation. We coordinate final inspections directly.
How long does a full exhaust system installation take for a new Gallatin restaurant?
Complete turnkey installations for new restaurants along Nashville Pike typically take 3-7 business days. Historic downtown retrofits may take 5-10 days due to the complexity of routing ductwork through older structures. Single fan replacements are usually same-day service.
Are there Vol State campus dining facilities you have worked with?
We serve commercial kitchens throughout the Gallatin area including those near Volunteer State Community College. High-volume institutional kitchens like campus cafeterias and cafes require heavy-duty exhaust systems with properly rated fans and frequent-access ductwork to maintain the bare-metal cleanliness NFPA 96 demands for daily cooking operations.
Does Gallatin Public Utilities have regulations about rooftop kitchen grease?
Yes. Gallatin Public Utilities enforces local wastewater codes that include rooftop grease containment requirements. Overflowing grease traps and rooftop runoff that enters the municipal system triggers fines. We install multi-layer containment systems — boxes, trays, and filter pads — with every installation to keep you compliant.
Don't Wait Until You're Fined or Shut Down!
Gallatin's Fire Prevention Division doesn't give second chances on exhaust code violations — especially downtown where shared walls turn a grease fire into a block-wide disaster. Whether you need a historic retrofit, a Nashville Pike new build, or a single fan replacement, DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair installs it code-perfect the first time.
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