Rooftop Protection
Rooftop Grease Containment Systems
Stop exhaust grease from destroying your roof membrane — containment installed and serviced on the same schedule as your hood cleaning.
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Grease belongs in the containment, not on the roof
Every exhaust fan sheds grease. Without containment it lands on the roof membrane, where it breaks down roofing material, voids roof warranties, creates a slip and fire hazard, and can end up in storm drains — a problem your landlord and your jurisdiction both care about.
We install grease containment systems around the fan base, exchange saturated absorption media on a schedule, and document rooftop condition with photos so you can prove the roof is protected.
Scope
Installation and ongoing service
Containment installation
Containment systems fitted to your fan base and roof type, sized to actual grease output rather than a one-size guess.
Absorption media exchange
Saturated pads and filters swapped on a set cadence — typically aligned with your hood cleaning schedule so it never needs a separate visit.
Rooftop cleanup
Existing grease staining and contamination around the fan cleaned up so the containment starts from a protected baseline.
Photo documentation
Before and after photos with every service — evidence for landlords, roof warranty holders, and insurers.
Why It Matters
Cheap insurance for an expensive roof
Roof warranty protection
Grease-damaged membrane is a common warranty exclusion. Containment keeps the warranty conversation off the table.
Runoff compliance
Grease in storm drains draws fines. Contained and properly disposed media keeps runoff clean.
Fire-load reduction
Pooled rooftop grease is fuel above your kitchen. Removing it is part of the same fire-safety logic as duct cleaning.
Protect The Roof
When did someone last look at your fan base?
We will inspect the rooftop, photograph the current condition, and quote a containment setup with a service schedule.
How It Works
Our rooftop grease containment process
Inspect the rooftop
Fan base and surrounding membrane photographed and assessed for existing grease damage.
Clean up existing grease
Contamination around the fan removed so containment starts from a protected baseline.
Install containment
Containment system fitted to your fan base and roof type, sized to real grease output.
Exchange media on schedule
Saturated pads swapped on a set cadence, usually aligned with your hood cleaning visits.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does rooftop grease matter?
Exhaust fans shed grease onto the roof, where it degrades the membrane, voids roof warranties, creates slip and fire hazards, and can wash into storm drains. Landlords, insurers, and jurisdictions all treat pooled rooftop grease as a problem — containment is the inexpensive fix.
How often does containment media need changing?
It depends on cooking volume — typically every one to three months. We align exchanges with your hood cleaning schedule so the rooftop never needs its own visit, and saturated media is disposed of properly.
Can you clean up grease that is already on the roof?
Yes. We remove existing contamination around the fan base before installing containment, and photo-document the before and after so you have evidence of the corrected condition.
Will containment work with my roof type?
Containment systems fit around the fan curb and adapt to common commercial roof types. We confirm fit during the rooftop inspection before quoting.
Certifications & Compliance
Licensed, Insured & Compliant
NFPA 96 Compliant
All hood cleaning meets or exceeds NFPA 96 fire safety standards with full documentation provided.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured for commercial kitchen maintenance in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Certified Technicians
Our team is trained and certified in commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning and maintenance.
Health Code Compliant
Services designed to help your kitchen pass local health department inspections.
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Where We Offer This Service
Rooftop Grease Containment across the DMV
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