Cost

Restaurant High Dusting Cost: What to Budget

Most full-service restaurants budget roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for an initial above-eye-level reset and $600 to $1,200 per quarterly visit, depending on size, item count, ceiling height and grease. Kitchen ceiling and FRP degreasing is often priced separately at about $0.35–$1.50 per square foot.

What drives restaurant pricing

Item count (diffusers, fans, pendants, TVs), exposed ceiling area, grease level and whether the kitchen is included.

Budgeting tip

A quarterly plan costs more per year than one annual cleaning but keeps grease from hardening, which keeps each visit short and the dining room consistently clean.

Frequently asked questions

Is kitchen hood cleaning included?

No. Hood interiors are cleaned by certified hood-cleaning contractors. AELC covers the dining room, kitchen ceilings, walls and hood exterior.

Last updated October 4, 2026. Cost figures reflect published U.S. market data and AELC time standards; each independent provider sets its own prices.

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