DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair
Turnkey Fan and Hood Installation — Thompsons Station, TN
Premium exhaust systems for Tollgate Village and Columbia Pike restaurants — engineered to protect new builds and satisfy demanding property managers.
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 Thompsons Station Kitchens
Exhaust Fan Installation for Thompsons Station Restaurants
Whether you're replacing a burned-out fan or upgrading to a higher-CFM unit, 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.
Thompsons Station's explosive commercial growth means most restaurant exhaust systems are newly built — but that doesn't mean they're built right. Many new construction kitchens in Tollgate Village and along Columbia Pike come equipped with cheap OEM fan belts and undersized motors that fail quickly under heavy commercial use. Premium dining concepts running charbroilers, pizza ovens, and extensive fryer banks need commercial-grade fans rated for sustained output — not the builder-grade equipment that came with the building.
Need to browse specific fan models and parts? See our exhaust fan parts catalog for Thompsons Station.
Complete Kitchen Exhaust System Installation in Thompsons Station
Turnkey builds for new restaurants, renovations, 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 Williamson County Fire/Rescue
- Full documentation package for inspectors and property managers
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.
Williamson County Permits
We handle permit applications and schedule the final inspection with Williamson County Fire/Rescue (WCFR) to confirm NFPA 96 compliance.
Williamson County Fire/Rescue enforces rigorous fire codes on all new commercial builds in Thompsons Station's master-planned developments, requiring flawless NFPA 96 compliance before restaurants can open. Property managers in developments like Tollgate Village and along Columbia Pike have zero tolerance for exhaust grease on their pristine white TPO and PVC roofing membranes. Every system we install includes advanced rooftop grease containment, commercial-grade fan components, and complete documentation to satisfy both WCFR inspectors and demanding landlords.
Browse individual system components in our parts catalog for Thompsons Station.
Make-Up Air Unit Installation for Thompsons Station 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 Thompsons Station
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 in Tollgate Village or along Columbia Pike? We handle the full exhaust installation — permitted, inspected, and documented to satisfy both WCFR and your property manager. Need exhaust system repair?
(615) 881-6968 →Developers & Property Managers
Protecting your premium commercial investment requires an exhaust partner who understands zero-tolerance roof policies. We install systems that keep your tenants compliant and your TPO membranes pristine. Need a repair instead?
Property Manager Line: (615) 881-6968 →Why Thompsons Station Restaurants Choose DDAN for Installation
Tollgate Village: Premium Mixed-Use Builds
Tollgate Village is Thompsons Station's premier mixed-use development, attracting upscale casual dining and artisan cafe concepts. These restaurants sit beneath expensive white TPO roofing that property managers protect with zero-tolerance grease policies. Every installation we do in Tollgate includes multi-tier rooftop grease containment and detailed service documentation to prove your roof is protected.
Columbia Pike (US-31): Expanding Corridor
The Columbia Pike corridor is rapidly developing with new commercial outparcels and high-end restaurant concepts. These new builds feature pristine PVC and TPO membranes that manufacturers will not cover if grease damage is present. We engineer exhaust systems with advanced containment to protect your roof investment from the very first day your kitchen fires up.
New Construction: Upgrading Builder-Grade Equipment
Most new restaurant spaces in Thompsons Station come with builder-grade exhaust components — cheap OEM fan belts, undersized motors, and basic grease cups that can't handle the sustained output of a real commercial kitchen. We replace these with heavy-duty commercial-grade parts during installation, preventing the premature failures that shut kitchens down within months of opening.
Thompsons Station Commercial Kitchen Compliance
Williamson County Fire/Rescue (WCFR) enforces rigorous NFPA 96 compliance on all new commercial builds in Thompsons Station. 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. WCFR inspectors expect flawless compliance — our installations are built to pass on the first inspection.
The Town of Thompson's Station Wastewater authority and local commercial property managers enforce aggressive zero-tolerance policies for F.O.G. runoff and roof degradation. Grease staining on premium roofing membranes can result in severe lease penalties and environmental fines. We install grease containment from the start so you're compliant on all fronts before you open.
Learn more about NFPA 96 standards and what they mean for your kitchen.
Thompsons Station Installation Service Area
We install exhaust systems across Thompsons Station and all surrounding Williamson County communities. Free on-site estimates for every project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Thompsons Station Installation
My Thompsons Station restaurant is brand new — when should the first exhaust system inspection happen?
Williamson County Fire/Rescue (WCFR) will inspect your system before you can open for business. After that, depending on your cooking volume, NFPA 96 may require professional cleaning every 30 to 90 days. High-volume fryers or pizza ovens can completely saturate a new exhaust system with highly flammable grease in just a few months.
How do Williamson County fire codes differ from Metro Nashville codes for kitchen exhaust?
Both enforce NFPA 96, but Williamson County Fire/Rescue applies additional scrutiny to new commercial builds in master-planned developments like Tollgate Village. WCFR inspectors expect flawless compliance — hinge kits on all upblast fans, fire-rated access panels at every duct turn, and up-to-date fire suppression links. We build to WCFR standards from day one.
Will cheap factory-installed exhaust fan parts hold up in a busy Thompsons Station restaurant?
Usually not. Many new commercial builds feature cheaper OEM fan belts and motors installed by general builders. These factory parts fail rapidly under heavy commercial use — fryers, pizza ovens, and charbroilers generate far more heat and grease than residential-grade equipment can handle. We upgrade every component to heavy-duty commercial specifications.
Can you provide documentation to satisfy my Thompsons Station property manager?
Yes. Property managers in developments like Tollgate Village and along Columbia Pike require proof of proper grease containment and system maintenance. We provide detailed written service reports with photographs after every service — proving your roof is protected and your system is NFPA 96 compliant.
What grease containment does a new Thompsons Station restaurant need to protect the white TPO roof?
We install high-capacity, multi-layer rooftop grease containment systems specifically designed to protect the white TPO and PVC membranes standard on Thompsons Station new builds. These systems include grease boxes, absorbent pads, and 360-degree grease gutters — preventing the F.O.G. runoff that voids roofing warranties and triggers fines from the Town of Thompson's Station Wastewater authority.
Don't Wait Until You're Fined or Shut Down!
Thompsons Station's premium restaurants and demanding property managers expect nothing less than flawless systems. Whether you need a new-build exhaust installation or an upgrade to commercial-grade equipment, DDAN Hood Cleaning and Repair delivers — on time and to code.
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