Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Broad Oak, Kent
We cover Broad Oak for canopy and hood cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Condensation running down the canopy
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Broad Oak
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
How we handle canopy cleaning in Broad Oak
The canopy is where the extract system breathes in. A dirty canopy passes more grease further into the system. We start the check-up there, and the cure is a thorough clean of the hood, the plenum and the filter housing. The work covers wall canopies, plenum chambers and canopy light fittings, and people most often call us about drips from the canopy onto the range and overflowing grease troughs and gutters.
For a kitchen in or near Broad Oak, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Broad Oak
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars in and around Broad Oak, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Kitchens in Broad Oak get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. 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. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Broad Oak. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
For kitchens close to Sturry station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Martins Hospital about 2.2 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Nicholas' Church, or anywhere in Broad Oak, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For canopy cleaning in and around Broad Oak, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Broad Oak. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Broad Oak among them. Maidstone is in our area too, around 25 miles away.
We cover every part of the CT2 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House, among other places. The closest station to Broad Oak is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why it’s worth doing now in Broad Oak
Getting the canopy cleaned in Broad Oak now saves a bigger job later. It takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits, done while the kitchen is closed. Put off, the grease simply moves further into the system. With notice, the visit to Broad Oak can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- In business since 2009
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Check and empty canopy gutters regularly
- Never run the range with a filter out
Anything worth knowing goes into the report: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that’s cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Turning the fan off early lets vapour settle on the hood.
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Other services in Broad Oak
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Broad Oak
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The condition of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Broad Oak.
- We look at the canopy first, from photos or on a visit.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Different parts, different methods
Wall canopies
A long wall canopy may hold several sections of filters. Each section’s plenum and housing is cleaned in turn, with pictures for each.
Island canopies
Island canopies often have filters on two sides. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
Common questions in Broad Oak
Do you work overnight in Broad Oak?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Broad Oak needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who inspects food businesses in Broad Oak?
Kitchens in Broad Oak are inspected by Canterbury City council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are 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.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
Canopy cleaning is part of TR19, not the whole of it. We will make clear on the report which parts were cleaned so nobody mistakes it for a full system clean.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
Not in itself. TR19® is the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs check against, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.