NFPA 96–compliant kitchen exhaust and fire-safety cleaning for all commercial cooking
  • Lake Village, IN
  • 09/29/2026

Watson Exhaust Service — Profile Summary

Company Overview

  • Founded: 1979

  • Headquarters: Lake Village, Indiana

  • Service Area: Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, East-Central Illinois,  and Indianapolis

  • Core Specialty: NFPA 96–compliant commercial kitchen hood and exhaust system cleaning, degreasing, and fire safety maintenance.

What Sets Their Quality Apart (The Best in the Market)

1. Complete, Top-to-Bottom System Cleaning

Unlike quick-spray operations that only clean the visible hood surfaces, Watson Exhaust Service cleans the entire ventilation system. Every standard service covers:

  • Exhaust fans, fan housings, and fan motor lubrication

  • Vertical and horizontal ductwork

  • Behind filter banks, internal gutters, and main hood canopies

  • Routine fan belt replacement with every cleaning

2. Precision Hand-Cleaning & Zero-Mess Guarantee

They utilize hand-cleaning and detailing techniques tailored to protect kitchen appliances, stainless steel surfaces, and surrounding areas from overspray or collateral mess. Kitchens are left ready for immediate operation.

3. 45+ Years of Proven Reliability

Operating continuously since 1979 as a family-owned enterprise, they maintain client relationships spanning back to their founding year—a testament to long-term trust and consistent quality.

4. Total NFPA 96 Compliance & Proof of Work

  • Inspection-Ready Certification: Service includes full documentation to satisfy local fire marshals, health inspectors, and insurance underwriters.

  • Photo Verification: Before-and-after photo evidence is supplied with every job, providing restaurant owners with clear verification of work completed inside hidden ducting.

5. Transparent & Hassle-Free Operations

  • Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing: Detailed quotes with zero hidden fees.

  • Proactive Scheduling: Automated compliance tracking ensures recurring cleanings are scheduled on time without creating operational headaches for kitchen managers.

  • Full Technical Support: On-site installation of code-compliant duct access panels and fan hinge kits when structural upgrades are needed.

Core Services

  • Full Kitchen Exhaust & Duct Degreasing

  • NFPA 96 Compliance & Fire Safety Cleaning

  • Access Panel Fabrication & Installation

  • Exhaust Fan Belt Replacements & Motor Maintenance

  • Free On-Site Assessments & Estimates

Contact Information

E-mail
watsonexhaustservice@yahoo.com
Phone Number
2197891066

Education

Associate of Applied Science Hvac Technology @ Ivy Tech
May 2022 — May 2024

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology at Ivy Tech Community College is a 60-credit-hour degree program designed to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce as certified HVAC/R technicians.

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