Southampton · Canopy and hood cleaning
Bassett canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for Bassett, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
For landlords and multi-site operators
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Southampton. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Canopy cleaning in Bassett, done properly
Duct Doctor has cleaned canopies and hoods since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, we treat the canopy as one part of a whole system, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re often asked to deal with smoke hanging around the canopy during service and a hood coated in old grease, across canopy light fittings, island canopies and baffle filters.
For a smaller kitchen near Bassett, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price canopy cleaning
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- How easy every part is to reach
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
What happens if it’s left?
If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. Some kitchens need the canopy cleaning more often than the whole system, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. In a smaller place like Bassett, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Bassett
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We are fully insured
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
Not every problem is solved by canopy cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Bassett
Bassett lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 17 pubs, bars and clubs and about 5 hotels and B&Bs within about 1.5 miles of central Bassett. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Bassett. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
South Stoneham House, about 1.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Bassett; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Michael and All Angels Church, or anywhere in Bassett, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Whatever kind of site you run in Bassett, we can take on canopy cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Bassett is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work for commercial clients.
Every address in SO16, SO17 and SO15 is covered for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. If your site is just outside Bassett, we cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bassett
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What else we do in Bassett
The process
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. All told, the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Bassett, so let us know how to reach it.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- You get photos of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Advice
Do you need canopy cleaning in Bassett?
A canopy with gaps around its filters lets grease straight through. The plenum and housing behind them then take far more grease than they should, which shows up as heavy deposits when the filters come out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Condensation running down the canopy
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Bassett is Princess Anne Hospital, about 1.1 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you will receive afterwards
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Bassett
Which environmental health team covers Bassett?
Kitchens in Bassett are inspected by Southampton council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Bassett out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 25 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Bassett, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Do you clean inside the canopy as well as outside?
All of it: the outer surfaces, the inner skin, the seams and the troughs. We also remove the filters and clean the plenum and housing behind them because that is often the dirtiest part.
Do we need to close the kitchen for a canopy clean?
We clean when you are not cooking, so service is not affected. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.