Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Aylesford, Kent
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Aylesford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A hood coated in old grease
- A filter housing caked in grease
Canopy cleaning in Aylesford, done properly
A kitchen team can wipe the outside of a canopy, but the seams, gutters and inner skin need more. We scrape the heavy deposits, then degrease the surfaces with methods that suit the build-up, using hot water or steam where it helps. If you have poor capture at the hood and overflowing grease troughs and gutters, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Aylesford, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A light fitting that does not work
- A fan that cannot pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours for most canopies. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Aylesford can usually be finished without a second trip.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- You get photos of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Aylesford
Air straight off the range hits the canopy first. Grease from the vapour lands on the canopy’s inner surfaces, its joints and its filters, and the plenum behind them collects the rest.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Aylesford Primary School or anywhere near Aylesford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a survey comes first
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- What state the system is in
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For canopy cleaning in Aylesford, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
How the job changes from site to site
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteen staff see the canopy, not the duct behind it. The canopy and plenum are both cleaned, so what’s out of sight is dealt with too.
Grease troughs and gutters
Some troughs drain to a cup or drawer, that is emptied and cleaned too, and we’ll show staff where it is.
Aylesford questions
Can the work in Aylesford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Aylesford can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Aylesford?
That is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, usually ready within one working day.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we are on site, so we book a time when it would be closed anyway.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
Filters are removed so we can clean the plenum and housing, then cleaned and refitted. Between cleans, a filter exchange service can keep them in good order.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Canopy cleaning in Aylesford: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 9 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Aylesford. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Aylesford get their food hygiene inspections from Tonbridge and Malling council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Aylesford falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a café or takeaway near Aylesford station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Maidstone Hospital (about 1.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whatever kind of site you run in Aylesford, canopy cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Aylesford among them.
All of ME20 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Around Aylesford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Aylesford School, The Chequers pub and Ditton Quarry and the streets around them. Aylesford has its own railway station: Aylesford station. A little further out are Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Nearby places to Aylesford
What else we do in Aylesford
Leave it or put it right?
Getting the canopy cleaned in Aylesford now saves a bigger job later. The work takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up, done while the kitchen is closed. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, 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 and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
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