Meet Our Company
Protecting Kitchens From Fire For Over 40 Years
Since 1978, APEX Hood Cleaning has protected kitchens up and down the West coast. Our well-trained, certified, and experienced technicians have cleaned hoods in some of the busiest kitchens in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Along the way, we’ve built up a loyal customer base that includes Red Robin, Whole Foods, Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Walmart, Best Western, Burger King, the US Military, and hundreds of other American institutions.
We believe a company is only as strong as the people they hire, which is why APEX Hood Cleaning is dedicated to staffing our company with only the best technicians and helpful customer service personnel.
Craig, President, Owner
Melissa, Vice President, Owner
Our History
APEX Hood Cleaning was founded in 1978. Craig and Melissa Wood were inspired to purchase the company in 2007 when they witnessed a shortage of customer service professionalism in the fire prevention industry. Originally, the company operated under the name Exhaust Masters, before rebranding as APEX Hood Cleaning in 2012.
What started as a small, one-truck business has now grown to include multiple branches up and down the West coast.
While our company has grown a lot over the last 40+ years, we’ve always stayed faithful to our small-town roots and the industries that we serve. This means our customers can expect straightforward communication, transparent service, friendly staff, and unparalleled dedication to quality hood cleaning.
Don't Only Take Our Word For It
The dedication of our technicians and the professionalism of our customer service team have given us a 98% customer retention rate. In fact, we have some customers who have been using our commercial hood cleaning service since we launched our company, 40 years ago.
The happy feedback of our customers communicates one thing — APEX Hood Cleaning is a company that is easy to do business with.
Glen Allen
“Apex Hood Cleaning is ‘The Best’ Hood Cleaning Company I have seen in over 15 years of managing Facilities in a restaurant environment! The value added service Apex brings makes my job; so much easier! Thanks Team! “
Paul Urbina
“We’ve worked with the team at APEX for years. The service is consistent, and any feedback is followed up on immediately. The owners at APEX have become our friends, and are always just a phone call away.”
“Apex Hood Cleaning has provided us with excellent service in exhaust cleaning for several years throughout our numerous commercial kitchens and cafes. They have provided us with safety and assurance; proactively ensuring we maintain compliance with all local fire codes related to their services. They have always been reliable, flexible with our needs, and have handled all their business very professionally. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of exhaust cleaning.”
Ginny Watkins.
My kitchen exhaust and clothes dryer vents were seriously overdue for a cleaning. Finding a company to come out to my home was daunting–there are a lot of companies doing commercial work but very few doing residential. Fortunately, I found Apex. Beginning to end–from scheduling to completion–Apex was highly professional and provided exceptional customer service. Highly recommended.
Frank Okun
This company takes pride in their work. When you visit your favorite restaurant, ask the manager if they’ve ever used a professional hood cleaning crew. If they don’t mention Apex Hood Cleaning, then you should tell them to. I highly recommend them.
Pitchwood Alehouse
We love Apex Hood Cleaning and their staff. They do their job great and are always professional. We do nothing but let them in and they take care of the rest. I highly recommend using them.
Craig Wert
Been a while since I’ve seen a proper hood cleaning but these guys nailed it. We’ll be sticking with Apex for sure.