West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Balcombe canopy cleaning
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Balcombe, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
Different parts, different methods
School and staff canteen kitchens
School and canteen kitchens often cook to set hours, so the canopy can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed. We often clean them in holidays or at weekends.
Wall canopies
Wall canopies sit against a wall over a cooking line. The joint between canopy and wall is a common grease trap, so we clean along it as well as the inner skin.
About our canopy cleaning in Balcombe
We’ve been cleaning kitchen canopies since we started trading in 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’re fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers baffle filters, canopy light fittings and wall canopies, and common reasons people get in touch are wet, greasy drips from the hood and smoke hanging around the canopy during service.
For a kitchen in or near Balcombe, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Canopy cleaning around Balcombe
Fire safety in Balcombe falls to West Sussex 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. In Balcombe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Mid Sussex council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Balcombe is Princess Royal Hospital, about 4.9 miles south. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From the centre of Balcombe to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Balcombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, about 15 miles from Balcombe.
All of RH17 is covered for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the B2036 close by, Balcombe is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Around Balcombe
There’s a railway station in Balcombe itself: Balcombe station. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Run the extract the whole time you are cooking
- Never run the range with a filter out
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Tell us when the canopy starts to drip
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Where only the canopy is done, the report says so clearly.
A daily wipe of the hood keeps fresh grease from baking on. It doesn’t reach the plenum, but it stops the outside building up.
FAQs for Balcombe
Which fire authority looks after Balcombe?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Balcombe. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Can you work in Balcombe outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Balcombe doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
You get a photo report with before and after photos. If the canopy is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we have been trading since 2009.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
Grease that builds up inside the canopy has to go somewhere. When the gutters fill, it overflows onto the range, often mixed with condensation. A thorough clean stops it.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
Inside and out, along with its seams and grease channels. With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned as well.
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what canopy cleaning won’t do:
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Balcombe
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
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Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Balcombe
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Somewhere like Balcombe, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We look at the canopy first, from pictures or on a visit.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, 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.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Balcombe
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. If they’re not emptied, they fill and overflow, and grease ends up dripping from the canopy edge.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Balcombe, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.