DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair
Restaurant Fan & Hood Installation in Nashville, TN
From single kitchen exhaust fan installation to complete restaurant exhaust system installation — 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 Nashville Kitchens
Kitchen Exhaust Fan Installation for Nashville Restaurants
Whether you need a restaurant fan replacement for a burned-out unit or a new hood system install with a higher-CFM model, we handle commercial kitchen ventilation design, 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.
Nashville's Lower Broadway restaurants run exhaust fans 16-20 hours a day, burning through motors faster than any market in Tennessee. Hot chicken operations in East Nashville and Midtown generate extreme grease loads that degrade fan components and require properly rated direct-drive units with sealed motor compartments. We've installed and replaced fans in some of the busiest kitchens on Broadway — we know what Nashville demands.
Need to browse specific fan models and parts? See our exhaust fan parts catalog for Nashville.
Complete Hood System Installation in Nashville
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 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.
Nashville Permits
We handle Metro Nashville Codes Department permit applications and schedule the final inspection with the Fire Marshal.
The Metro Nashville Fire Marshal maintains strict zero-tolerance policies for historic downtown structures, meaning your ductwork must have proper access panels and your rooftop containment must be flawless. In newer construction zones like The Gulch and Midtown, white TPO roofing is standard — our grease containment systems prevent the roof damage that voids manufacturer warranties. We've installed complete systems in multi-story Broadway venues, fast-casual spots in East Nashville, and institutional kitchens near Vanderbilt.
Browse individual system components in our parts catalog for Nashville.
Make-Up Air Unit Installation for Nashville 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 Nashville
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 2007.
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 Nashville Restaurants Choose DDAN for Installation
Broadway & Downtown: High-Volume Builds
Nashville's Lower Broadway and downtown core demand exhaust systems built for extreme duty. Multi-story venues with multiple cooking lines, 18-hour daily runtimes, and shared-wall fire code requirements — we've installed systems in some of the busiest kitchens on the strip. These builds require oversized CFM calculations, reinforced ductwork, and fire suppression coordination that suburban installs don't.
The Gulch & Midtown: New Construction Standards
Newer Nashville developments in The Gulch, Midtown, and Nations use white TPO roofing that manufacturers will not cover if grease damage is present. Every installation we do in these areas includes complete rooftop grease containment — boxes, trays, and absorbent pads — to protect your roof investment from day one.
East Nashville & Historic Retrofit
Converting an older East Nashville building into a restaurant means working with non-standard roof penetrations, limited duct chases, and aging electrical panels. We assess every retrofit constraint during our free site survey and design the system to fit the building — not the other way around.
Nashville Commercial Kitchen Compliance
The Metro Nashville Fire Marshal enforces NFPA 96 for all commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Every installation must include proper hinge kits on upblast fans, fire-rated access panels on ductwork, code-compliant grease containment, and properly sized make-up air. Our installations are built to pass on the first inspection.
Metro Water Services (MWS) enforces Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) regulations. Grease leaving your property — whether through drains or rooftop runoff — can result in fines. 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.
Nashville Installation Service Area
We install exhaust systems across Nashville and all surrounding communities. Free on-site estimates for every project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nashville Installation
How long does a complete kitchen exhaust system installation take in Nashville?
Most complete system installs — hood, ductwork, fan, and fire suppression coordination — take 3 to 7 business days depending on the building layout and scope. A single fan replacement or upgrade is typically same-day or next-day. We schedule around your operations so you stay open during the build.
Do I need a permit to install an exhaust fan or hood system in Nashville?
Yes. The Metro Nashville Codes Department requires mechanical and sometimes electrical permits for commercial kitchen exhaust installations. We handle all permit coordination and schedule the final inspection with the Metro Nashville Fire Marshal to verify NFPA 96 compliance.
Can you install a kitchen exhaust system in an existing Nashville building?
Absolutely. Retrofit installations in existing Nashville buildings — including historic Lower Broadway structures — are a major part of what we do. We assess structural access, existing ductwork, rooftop conditions, and electrical capacity before speccing the system. Many older Nashville buildings need custom curb adapters and modified duct runs, which we fabricate on-site.
What does a complete exhaust system installation cost in Nashville?
Costs vary widely based on hood size, duct run length, fan CFM requirements, and whether fire suppression is included. A single exhaust fan replacement might run $1,500-$4,000 installed, while a full turnkey system for a new restaurant can range from $15,000-$50,000+. We provide free on-site estimates with detailed line-item quotes — no surprises.
Do you coordinate with the Metro Nashville Fire Marshal for inspections?
Yes. We coordinate directly with the Metro Nashville Fire Marshal's Office for all inspections. Our installations are built to pass on the first inspection — proper hinge kits, fire-rated access panels, code-compliant grease containment, and all required documentation ready for the inspector.
Can you install make-up air in a Nashville kitchen that doesn't currently have it?
Yes. Many older Nashville kitchens were built without make-up air, which causes negative pressure, slamming doors, pilot light blowouts, and poor exhaust performance. We retrofit gas-fired heated MUA units to balance your airflow and bring your system up to current code.
Don't Wait Until You're Fined or Shut Down!
Whether you need a single fan replacement, a complete kitchen exhaust system installation, or a make-up air retrofit, DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair is here to get your kitchen up and running.
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