Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Alderholt
For deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Alderholt, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Condensation running down the canopy
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
Kitchen extracts in Alderholt
Food hygiene inspections in Alderholt are the job of New Forest council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Alderholt is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Alderholt, such as Breamore House about 4.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St James or anywhere around Alderholt, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Alderholt is in Hampshire. We provide canopy cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Alderholt and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for canopy cleaning. Whether your site is on Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Near you in Alderholt
In Alderholt, that means kitchens and buildings near The Churchill Arms and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
About our canopy cleaning in Alderholt
We clean canopies in Alderholt when the kitchen isn’t cooking: evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. The equipment underneath is switched off, left to cool and sheeted, and the kitchen is left ready for the next service. The work covers canopy light fittings, wall canopies and baffle filters, and the jobs we see most are canopy gutters full of old fat and a filter housing caked in grease.
In a smaller place like Alderholt, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Alderholt (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what canopy cleaning won’t do:
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Alderholt
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
For landlords and multi-site operators
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Alderholt
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Travel, parking and unloading
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Alderholt
The canopy takes the hottest, wettest air in the kitchen. Grease from the vapour lands on the canopy’s inner surfaces, its joints and its filters, and the plenum behind them collects the rest.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- An EHO comment about the canopy
Bursars and site managers at schools such as St James' Church of England First School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes a few hours for most canopies. Visits to a place like Alderholt are planned ahead, so we arrive with what the survey says the job needs.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Alderholt questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Alderholt?
Fire safety enforcement in Alderholt is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work overnight in Alderholt?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Alderholt can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
How long is a canopy clean?
Size and build-up decide it. Typically it takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
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Why deal with it now?
In Alderholt, as elsewhere, a greasy canopy is one of the first things an inspector sees. A clean hood is a sign the kitchen is cared for and keeping it that way is easier than catching up. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Alderholt than wait for a failure.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Alderholt
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Clean the baffle filters often
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
Keep the photo report with your maintenance log where an inspector can see it. Before and after photos speak for themselves.
Run the extract for as long as anything is cooking. Turning the fan off early lets vapour settle on the hood.