Commercial Cooking Equipment Installation in Beecher, IL

A single piece of cooking equipment typically takes half a day to a full day to install, depending on the complexity of gas, electrical, and ventilation connections required. Full kitchen buildouts with multiple pieces of equipment can take several days to a week or more. We provide a detailed timeline with every estimate.

Yes, we handle all gas line connections including running new gas lines, sizing pipes for proper BTU delivery, installing shut-off valves, connecting flexible gas connectors, and performing thorough leak testing on every connection. All gas work is performed to local code and NFPA standards.

Proper ventilation coordination is critical for safety and code compliance. We ensure your cooking equipment is positioned correctly under exhaust hoods, verify that hood capacity matches equipment heat output, confirm fire suppression nozzle alignment, and test makeup air systems to maintain proper kitchen air balance.

Yes, commercial cooking equipment installations typically require gas, electrical, and mechanical permits from your local building department, and may also require health department approval. We handle the permitting process as part of our installation service, ensuring all work meets local building codes and passes inspection.

We install all major commercial cooking equipment brands including Vulcan, Garland, Blodgett, Pitco, Imperial, Southbend, Wolf, American Range, and many others. We're not locked into any single manufacturer, so we help you select the best equipment for your specific needs and budget.

Absolutely. We work with restaurant owners, architects, and contractors to plan efficient kitchen layouts. We consider workflow from receiving to plating, equipment spacing requirements, utility infrastructure needs, exhaust hood placement, code clearances, and future expansion potential to create a kitchen that works for your specific operation.

Key cost factors include the type and number of equipment pieces, gas line requirements (new lines vs. existing), electrical upgrades needed, ventilation modifications, water and drain connections, permit fees, and whether it's a replacement or new kitchen buildout. We provide detailed, transparent estimates covering all costs.

Yes, every manufacturer has specific installation requirements that must be followed to maintain warranty coverage and ensure safe operation. Vulcan, Garland, and other leading brands each have unique gas connection specifications, clearance requirements, and commissioning procedures. Our technicians are trained on brand-specific installation protocols.

Yes, equipment replacement is one of our most common services. We disconnect and remove old equipment, modify gas, electrical, or water connections as needed for the new unit, install the replacement, and commission it - all with minimal disruption to your kitchen operations. We can often complete single-piece replacements in one day.

Commercial cooking equipment varies widely in electrical requirements. Some gas equipment needs only a standard 120V outlet for ignition and controls, while electric ovens, fryers, and steamers may require 208V or 240V three-phase power with dedicated high-amperage circuits. We evaluate your electrical panel capacity and install the correct circuits for each piece of equipment.