Hundreds of commercial exhaust canopies installed across Brisbane and Queensland. That is not a marketing figure — it is the accumulated result of over 12 years of specialist fabrication and installation work carried out by a Brisbane-based team of certified tradespeople. Exhaust canopy work is one of the disciplines A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens has built its reputation on, across restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, hotels, food trucks, and commercial kitchen builds throughout Queensland.
Every commercial exhaust canopy we produce is custom fabricated in stainless steel to your exact kitchen dimensions. We handle fabrication and installation in-house with our own team, from the first site measure through to a fully commissioned ventilation system.
Why Getting a Commercial Exhaust Canopy Right Matters
A commercial exhaust canopy that is undersized, incorrectly positioned, or not matched to the airflow demands of your cooking equipment will cause problems from day one. In a Queensland commercial kitchen the consequences are real: poor working conditions for kitchen staff, grease accumulation creating a fire hazard in your ductwork, and a ventilation system that will not pass a council health inspection.
Australian Standard AS 1668.2-2012 sets the compliance requirements for commercial kitchen ventilation in Australia. It covers canopy sizing relative to the type and output of cooking equipment, minimum airflow extraction rates, make-up air requirements, and ductwork performance. Our team understands these requirements in practical terms — not just as a standard to cite, but as the framework that determines how we size, specify, and install every commercial exhaust canopy we produce.
Every installation we complete is built to satisfy AS 1668.2, Queensland council health inspections, and workplace health and safety obligations from day one.
Custom Fabricated for Your Specific Kitchen
No two commercial kitchens are the same. Ceiling heights differ. Cooking equipment configurations change. Ductwork routing in older premises is rarely straightforward. Off-the-shelf canopy units are sized for ideal conditions that most working kitchens do not have — the result is a canopy that either underperforms, requires expensive modification, or creates compliance gaps that surface during an inspection.
At A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens, every commercial exhaust canopy is fabricated specifically for your space and your equipment. Having completed hundreds of installations, our team has encountered and resolved the full range of challenges that commercial kitchen environments present — constrained ceiling heights, non-standard cooking line configurations, ductwork rerouting, and make-up air requirements in tightly sealed kitchen spaces.
Our exhaust canopy work covers:
- Wall-mounted exhaust canopies — single station and full cooking line configurations, sized precisely to your equipment footprint
- Island canopies — freestanding over central cooking stations, fabricated to your dimensions and ceiling drop
- Commercial range hoods — custom range hood fabrication and installation for restaurants, cafes, bars, and hospitality kitchens
- Exhaust ductwork — custom duct fabrication connecting your canopy to the external exhaust system
- Grease filtration systems — baffle and honeycomb filter configurations matched to your cooking type and grease production
- Make-up air integration — make-up air baffles incorporated where required to manage return airflow into the kitchen
How We Work
Our process is shaped by 12 years of practical exhaust canopy installation experience. Every step reflects what we have learned from completing hundreds of jobs across Brisbane and Queensland.
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Site assessment and airflow evaluation
We visit your premises, measure the cooking zone, assess ceiling height, identify ductwork routing options, and determine the airflow and make-up air requirements specific to your cooking equipment. This is where AS 1668.2 compliance calculations begin — not at the installation stage.
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Specification and design confirmation
We develop a full specification for your commercial exhaust canopy covering dimensions, configuration, filter type, ductwork layout, and fan requirements. Nothing proceeds to fabrication until every detail is confirmed in writing.
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In-house fabrication
All canopies are fabricated in our own stainless steel facility by our certified tradespeople. We maintain direct quality control over every weld, dimension, and finish before anything leaves our workshop.
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On-site installation
Our team manages the full installation — canopy fitting, ductwork connection, filter installation, and commissioning. We do not consider a job finished until your commercial exhaust canopy is fully operational and performing to specification.
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Warranty and ongoing support
Every installation carries a 12-month warranty backed by a satisfaction guarantee. We are a Brisbane business — we are here when you need follow-up work, modifications, or additional installations as your operation grows.
Who We Work With
Our commercial exhaust canopy installations are completed for:
- Restaurants and cafes
- Pubs, clubs, and hotels
- Food trucks and mobile catering operations
- Aged care and institutional kitchen facilities
- School canteens and hospitality training kitchens
- Commercial builders and shopfitters managing kitchen fitout projects across Brisbane and Queensland
Whether you are opening a new venue, upgrading a ventilation system that is no longer compliant, or replacing a canopy that has reached the end of its service life, our team has the experience to assess your requirements and deliver a solution built to the standard your kitchen demands.
Why A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens
The difference between a supplier who installs canopies and a specialist who has installed hundreds of them is the practical knowledge that accumulates over years of real-world work. Our team has seen what happens when canopies are undersized, when ductwork is not properly sealed, when make-up air is not accounted for, and when a canopy passes installation but fails an inspection. That experience is what we bring to every job.
At A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens, fabrication and installation are both managed in-house by our own certified tradespeople. There is no handoff between a fabricator and a separate installer. The team that builds your commercial exhaust canopy is the team that fits it — which means consistent quality, clear accountability, and no tolerance gaps between what was specified and what gets installed on site.
- Hundreds of commercial exhaust canopy installations completed across Brisbane and Queensland
- 12+ years of specialist exhaust canopy fabrication and installation experience
- Certified tradespeople handling fabrication and installation in-house
- Every canopy custom built — no off-the-shelf units
- Competitive pricing across Queensland with finance options available
- Itemised quotes with no hidden costs
- 12-month warranty and satisfaction guarantee on all installations
- Brisbane-based team with local knowledge of Queensland compliance requirements
Request an Obligation-Free Quote
If you are planning a commercial exhaust canopy installation in Brisbane or anywhere across Queensland, contact A1 Custom Stainless & Kitchens for a comprehensive, obligation-free quote from a team that has been doing this work for over 12 years.
Call (07) 3888 7534 or submit an enquiry. We respond the same business day.