DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair
Licensed Fan & Hood Installation for Madison Restaurants
Concept-change exhaust upgrades and new installations for Madison's diverse, high-heat culinary scene — permitted, installed, inspected. Free on-site estimates.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured • NFPA 96 Compliant • Since 2006
Changing restaurant concepts or upgrading your exhaust system in Madison? We do free on-site surveys to spec exactly what your new kitchen needs.
FREE ON-SITE SURVEY
No Obligation Estimate
Complete Installation Services for Madison Kitchens
Exhaust Fan Installation for Madison Restaurants
Whether you're replacing a burned-out fan or upgrading to a higher-CFM unit for a new cooking concept, 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.
Madison's culinary revival along Gallatin Pike brings incredible new soul food and authentic Latin American restaurants into mid-century buildings — but these high-heat cooking styles instantly overwhelm the undersized exhaust fans that the previous tenant's sandwich shop used. Woks, open flames, and heavy fryers produce massive amounts of carbon and sticky grease that require properly rated direct-drive fans with higher CFM outputs and sealed motor compartments. We size every fan for your actual cooking volume, not what was there before.
Need to browse specific fan models and parts? See our exhaust fan parts catalog for Madison.
Complete Kitchen Exhaust System Installation in Madison
Turnkey builds for new restaurants, concept changes, and kitchen expansions. Hood, ductwork, 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 Metro Nashville Fire Marshal
- Full documentation package for inspectors
Typical Timeline
3-7 business days depending on system size, duct run complexity, and building access. 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.
Madison Permits
We handle Metro Nashville Codes Department permit applications and schedule the final Fire Marshal inspection for NFPA 96 verification.
Metro Nashville inspectors heavily target the older Gallatin Pike corridor because restaurant spaces change concepts frequently, often without properly updating their ventilation or fire suppression systems to match the new cooking style. A space formerly used for sandwiches gets converted into a high-heat Latin American concept, causing the undersized exhaust fan to burn out and the ductwork to instantly coat in carbon. We ensure every concept-change installation is properly engineered for the new cooking volume, with updated fire suppression links and code-compliant access panels.
Browse individual system components in our parts catalog for Madison.
Make-Up Air Unit Installation for Madison 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
See our make-up air unit options for Madison.
Supporting Installation Services in Madison
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, changing concepts, or expanding your cooking line in Madison? 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 Madison concept-change 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 Madison Restaurants Choose DDAN for Installation
Gallatin Pike: Concept-Change Capital
Madison's Gallatin Pike corridor is experiencing a wave of culinary revitalization, with authentic Latin American taquerias, Southern soul food joints, and high-heat Asian concepts taking over mid-century commercial spaces. These cooking styles produce dramatically more grease and carbon than the previous tenants' operations. We install properly sized exhaust systems engineered for the actual cooking volume — not what was there before — with ductwork, fans, and containment designed for high-heat output.
Rivergate Area: Modern Franchise Standards
The restaurant outparcels near Rivergate Mall feature newer construction with TPO roofing that requires careful grease containment from day one. Franchise operations in this area demand systems that meet both corporate standards and Metro Nashville code requirements. We install turnkey systems with full documentation packages for both corporate headquarters and local inspectors.
Historic Strip Centers: Bringing Old Buildings Up to Code
Madison's mid-century strip centers house some of the neighborhood's most beloved restaurants, but the exhaust infrastructure in these buildings is often decades behind current NFPA 96 standards. We retrofit modern exhaust systems into these older structures — custom duct routing, upgraded electrical panels, new roof penetrations with proper flashing — bringing everything up to code without gutting the building.
Madison Commercial Kitchen Compliance
The Metro Nashville Fire Marshal's Office heavily targets the older Gallatin Pike corridor, routinely issuing citations when restaurant spaces change concepts without updating their ventilation or fire suppression systems. Every installation must include proper hinge kits on upblast fans, fire-rated access panels on ductwork, updated fire suppression links, and properly sized make-up air. Our installations are built to pass on the first inspection.
Metro Water Services (MWS) monitors F.O.G. levels aggressively, making rooftop containment and grease trap compliance a major priority. We install grease containment from the start so you're compliant on both fire and environmental codes before you open.
Learn more about NFPA 96 standards and what they mean for your kitchen.
Madison Installation Service Area
We install exhaust systems across Madison and all surrounding communities. Free on-site estimates for every project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Madison Installation
I'm converting an older Madison building to a high-heat restaurant — what exhaust work is needed?
When a space changes cooking concepts — especially to high-heat Latin American or soul food operations — the existing exhaust system is almost always undersized. We assess your new cooking volume, calculate proper CFM requirements, and install appropriately rated fans, ductwork, access panels, and fire suppression coordination. The Metro Nashville Fire Marshal inspects concept changes closely.
Does DDAN install exhaust systems in Gallatin Pike restaurants that run woks and open flames?
Yes. High-heat cooking produces hardened carbon that coats ductwork rapidly and requires exhaust fans with higher CFM ratings and sealed motor compartments. We spec fans and ductwork designed for the extreme grease and carbon output that wok cooking and open-flame grilling generate.
What permits does Metro Nashville require for exhaust installation in Madison?
Since Madison is part of Metro Nashville, the Metro Nashville Codes Department requires mechanical permits and the Metro Nashville Fire Marshal conducts the final NFPA 96 inspection. We handle all permit applications and coordinate the inspection to verify compliance before your system goes live.
How do you handle exhaust installation on older Madison strip center roofs?
Many Madison strip centers have aging built-up roofing (BUR) or EPDM membranes. We use compatible sealants, proper flashing techniques, and custom curb adapters to ensure watertight fan installations. For newer Rivergate-area outparcels with TPO roofing, we include multi-tier grease containment to protect the membrane.
Can you upgrade fire suppression links during an exhaust system installation in Madison?
Yes. When installing new exhaust systems or replacing fans in older Madison buildings, we always verify that fire suppression fusible links are current and properly positioned. Many older systems have outdated links that won't pass Metro Nashville inspection. We coordinate with fire suppression contractors to upgrade everything simultaneously.
Changing Concepts? Your Exhaust System Needs to Keep Up!
Whether you're upgrading for a new high-heat cooking concept on Gallatin Pike, installing a complete exhaust system near Rivergate, or retrofitting make-up air in an older Madison building, DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair builds systems matched to your actual kitchen output.
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