London and the South East
Canopy Cleaning in Portsmouth
We cover 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth for canopy cleaning, working out of hours with a written report and photos after every visit., done evenings, overnight or at weekends, with a fixed quote before we start and a report with photos afterwards.
Canopy cleaning in every part of Portsmouth
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Main towns
More services in Portsmouth
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Fire damper testing
- Extract fan repair and replacement
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Grease filter exchange
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
Postcode districts
Our canopy cleaning service in Portsmouth
The canopy is where the extract system breathes in. A dirty canopy passes more grease further into the system. Our diagnosis starts there, and the cure is a thorough clean of the hood, the plenum and the filter housing. The work covers plenum chambers, island canopies and canopy light fittings, and common reasons people get in touch are a plenum thick with grease behind the filters and drips from the canopy onto the range.
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
How we quote
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What’s near Portsmouth
Around Portsmouth, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). Portsmouth’s nearest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Canopy cleaning across Portsmouth: local notes
Across Portsmouth, from Southsea, Milton and Landport outwards, kitchens range from town-centre restaurants and takeaways to pubs, hotels, schools and care homes. Every one gets the same full TR19® clean, from the canopy to the discharge.
London and the South East cover everything from city basements to rural kitchens. The same TR19® standard applies to all of them, in Portsmouth and beyond. In the coastal parts of Portsmouth, salt air and damp are hard on ductwork, fans and dampers, and corrosion is one of the things that can stop a fire damper closing.
Portsmouth: Church and community hall kitchens, near St Wilfrid or anywhere around Portsmouth, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you cook for passing trade around Fratton station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Clean the baffle filters often
- Never run the range with a filter out
The report gives a recommended next clean date. That date is based on your cooking hours and what we found, in line with BESA guidance.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Keep them on a regular cleaning or exchange cycle, and never cook with one missing. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease on the canopy is sitting just above the heat source. A flare-up can catch it and be drawn into the plenum and duct, where a fire is much harder to stop. Cleaning it removes that fuel.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How they set the interval to the next visit
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Portsmouth
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Common questions in Portsmouth
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
A TR19® Grease clean covers the whole system, not just the canopy. Cleaning the canopy alone leaves the ducts, risers and fan untouched, and the report will say what was covered.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.