Wokingham · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Bowsey Hill, Wokingham
One call covers canopy cleaning in Bowsey Hill, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Poor capture at the hood
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- A hood coated in old grease
How we handle canopy cleaning in Bowsey Hill
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. Thick deposits are scraped off by hand, then the surfaces degreased to suit what’s there, using hot water or steam where it helps. The work covers canopy light fittings, island canopies and grease gutters, and people most often call us about a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away and overflowing grease troughs and gutters.
Somewhere as small as Bowsey Hill, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Bowsey Hill (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- Bent or broken filters
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Bowsey Hill
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Bowsey Hill questions
Can the work in Bowsey Hill be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Bowsey Hill doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Bowsey Hill during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Bowsey Hill. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
We clean the canopy inside and out, along with its seams and grease channels. With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned as well.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the canopy cleaning, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. The timing of a visit to Bowsey Hill is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- 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.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after pictures go into your report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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How we price canopy cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Bowsey Hill
Food Standards Agency records list about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Bowsey Hill. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. It’s Wokingham council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bowsey Hill. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Bowsey Hill is Royal Berkshire 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Crazies Hill CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Bowsey Hill (Harleyford Manor is about 3.3 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. From the centre of Bowsey Hill to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Bowsey Hill is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we work for canopy cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 7 miles away.
Canopy cleaning in RG10 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Bowsey Hill
In Bowsey Hill, that means kitchens and buildings near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Bowsey Hill includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
Drips from a dirty canopy land on the cooking line. That is a hygiene problem as well as a fire one, and environmental health officers look at the cleanliness of equipment, extraction included. It’s simpler to plan the work at Bowsey Hill now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Bowsey Hill
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
When to call us in Bowsey Hill
Grease doesn’t build up any differently in Bowsey Hill: the hours and the type of cooking decide how fast. Frying and grilling load a canopy far faster than steaming or boiling.
Look out for any of the following:
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as St Mark's Hospital (about 4.2 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them