West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Bilsham canopy cleaning
We cover Bilsham for canopy and hood cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Canopy cleaning in Bilsham
We’ve been cleaning kitchen canopies since we started trading in 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. If you have a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection and greasy streaks across the canopy, we can put it right, from baffle filters, grease gutters and island canopies onwards.
Work in a small place like Bilsham starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
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. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Bilsham, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We look at the canopy first, from pictures or on a visit.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- We remove the grease filters and clean the plenum and filter housing.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after pictures go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
For canopy cleaning in Bilsham, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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What affects the quote in Bilsham
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What the work involves, part by part
Pub and hotel kitchens
Staff in pub and hotel kitchens work under the canopy all day, so a dripping hood quickly becomes everyone’s problem. Cleaning the canopy and plenum sorts it.
Island canopies
With filters on more than one side, an island canopy has more plenum to clean. Both sides are taken apart and cleaned.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Towns and villages near Bilsham
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Bilsham kitchens: local notes
Bilsham is within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways in Bilsham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Bilsham. 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 look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Yapton CE Primary School or anywhere near Bilsham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near Bilsham Chapel, or anywhere in Bilsham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Sites in Bilsham get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Bilsham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for canopy cleaning. We also work in Portsmouth, about 20 miles from Bilsham.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. Other places close to Bilsham include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bilsham
In Bilsham, that means kitchens and buildings near Felpham Community College. The closest station to Bilsham is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Common problems we fix in Bilsham
Any canopy in Bilsham that’s used for cooking will gather grease in the end. It’s fuel, sitting directly over the burners, which is why a flare-up near a dirty canopy is so dangerous.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- A hood coated in old grease
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Bilsham is Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, about 2.8 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Bilsham
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
Questions from Bilsham
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Bilsham?
That’s Arun council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Bilsham. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Bilsham during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 6 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Bilsham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we will plan around them.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
Allow a few hours for most canopies. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Is canopy cleaning enough for TR19?
You can have the canopy cleaned on its own, but it won’t cover the ductwork or fan. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
How far ahead should we book?
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 if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you work in Bilsham?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Bilsham included.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping and expects a risk-based approach.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.