Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire
Canopy cleaning for Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
For canopies and hoods in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, the work follows the same careful routine: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. You get pictures of the canopy before and after. We’re often asked to deal with grease dripping from the canopy edge and filters that clog soon after cleaning, across island canopies, baffle filters and wall canopies.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
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How it works
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell can be planned properly.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- You get photos of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Run the extract the whole time you’re cooking
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Do not scrape the canopy with metal tools
- Check all filters are fitted before service
File the report alongside your fire risk assessment where an inspector can see it. Before and after pictures speak for themselves.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
How we price canopy cleaning
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The scale of the work
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The site address and the type of premises
If you need canopy cleaning in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
The local authority for Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is South Oxfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. 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 get to a site in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
Yes. Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What causes grease to drip from the hood?
A canopy only holds so much grease. Once the troughs and plenum are full, it runs down and drips, often mixed with condensation. A thorough clean stops it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Are the filters cleaned too?
The filters come out so the plenum behind them can be cleaned, and they’re cleaned before going back in. Any that are damaged are noted on the report.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Does a canopy clean meet 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.
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. As the canopy cools, condensation forms and runs with the grease. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Condensation running down the canopy
Historic houses near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, such as Brightwell Manor about 0.3 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
When something else is needed
Canopy cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
What the work involves, part by part
Island canopies
Island canopies often have filters on two sides. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
Pub and hotel kitchens
Staff in pub and hotel kitchens work under the canopy all day, so drips and smells soon become a daily nuisance. A thorough clean puts that right.
Canopy cleaning around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Where they cook under a hood, the plenum behind the filters is where grease hides. The fire and rescue service for Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 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 Brightwell-cum-Sotwell are the job of South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St James or anywhere around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. For schools such as Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We provide canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the rest of Oxfordshire. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Oxford, about 10 miles from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.
All of OX10 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Canopy cleaning is available to premises on Greenmere, Bell Lane and Monks Mead and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell: Mackney (1 mile south), Shillingford (1 mile north-east), Wallingford (2 miles south-east), North Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Wallingford School and The Bull Croft, among other places. The closest station to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is Cholsey station, about 3.1 miles south. A little further out are Brightwell Castle (within half a mile west) and Pendon Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.