Isle of Wight · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Bowcombe
Need canopy cleaning in Bowcombe? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Condensation running down the canopy
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
About our canopy cleaning in Bowcombe
Of the whole extract system, the canopy is the bit on show. Being first in line, it collects grease on the inside surfaces, along the seams and in the troughs. Our canopy clean covers the shell inside and out, plus the plenum and the filter housing. If you have a hood coated in old grease and canopy gutters full of old fat, we can put it right.
In a small place like Bowcombe, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Bowcombe knowing what to expect.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and pictures are taken.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bowcombe
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Bowcombe
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Bowcombe and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. Environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council inspect food businesses in Bowcombe. 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. The fire and rescue service for Bowcombe is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
Historic houses near Bowcombe, such as Carisbrooke Castle about 1.2 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Christ The King College for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO30, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. Bowcombe is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight we cover for canopy cleaning. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 14 miles from Bowcombe.
Canopy cleaning in PO30 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out canopy cleaning in Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Bowcombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Blacksmiths Arms and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Bowcombe includes Brighstone Down.
Bowcombe: your questions answered
Will you come out to Bowcombe?
Yes. Bowcombe is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Bowcombe?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Bowcombe. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Are the filters cleaned too?
We take them out, clean them and put them back. Between cleans, a filter exchange service can keep them in good order.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Common problems we fix in Bowcombe
Filters that are missing, damaged or badly seated leave gaps. More grease reaches the plenum and housing than they’re designed to take, which shows up as heavy deposits when the filters come out.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Poor capture at the hood
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- An EHO comment about the canopy
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Whitecroft Hospital about 1.6 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
How we price canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what canopy cleaning will not do:
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
How the job changes from site to site
Plenums and filter housings
Behind the grease filters is the plenum. It catches whatever gets past the filters, and it’s cleaned every time we clean the canopy.
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteen staff see the canopy, not the duct behind it. We clean it and the plenum behind the filters, so what’s out of sight is dealt with too.