Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out for Bicester, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
Canopy cleaning in Bicester, done properly
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? A photo of the canopy and filters is a good start when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will send you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, usually within one working day. If you have canopy gutters full of old fat and a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away, we can help.
Most kitchens in a town like Bicester can’t close for a day, so the work is done after service, overnight or on a closed day. The kitchen is handed back clean and ready to cook.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Bicester
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Also near Bicester
Also in Bicester
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several, and we clear up before we go. Three things shape a visit in Bicester: when you’re closed, where we can park and how we get to the system.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
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How we price canopy cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The scale of the work
- A single visit or a regular plan
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
FAQs for Bicester
Which fire service covers Bicester?
That’s Oxfordshire 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 clean school canteen extracts around Bicester out of term?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Bicester, the Food Standards Agency lists about 10 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Do you provide photos of the cleaned canopy?
Every clean comes with a photo report, listing what was cleaned. Where the whole system is cleaned, you also get a TR19 certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
How much does canopy cleaning cost in Bicester?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Is canopy cleaning enough for TR19?
A canopy-only clean is possible, but it is not a full TR19 clean. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
In-house cleaning or 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, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Bicester
Food Standards Agency data counts about 70 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 34 takeaways in Bicester and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a hood, the plenum behind the filters is where grease hides. The fire and rescue service for Bicester is Oxfordshire 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. Food hygiene inspections in Bicester are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Brookside Primary School or anywhere near Bicester, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Edburg, or anywhere in Bicester, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Bicester and the rest of Oxfordshire. Bicester is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for canopy cleaning. We also work in Oxford, about 11 miles from Bicester.
We work across the OX26 and OX27 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Market Square, Market End Way and London Road and the roads around them. Bicester is on the A4095 and B4100, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Bicester has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for canopy cleaning.
Landmarks near Bicester
Typical jobs here are in premises near Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub, among other places. Bicester has its own railway station: Bicester North station. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bicester
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Part by part
Pub and hotel kitchens
Few pubs and hotels can shut the kitchen for a day. Canopy cleans are done late at night or early in the morning so the kitchen keeps trading.
Island canopies
An island canopy is open on all sides, so every face can collect grease. Each face is cleaned inside and out.
Common problems we fix in Bicester
Grease doesn’t build up any differently in Bicester: it comes down to how long the kitchen cooks and what’s on the menu. High-heat cooking coats it fastest.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bicester Community Hospital about within half a mile south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- What records you’ll receive afterwards