Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Chalk, Kent
One call covers deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Chalk: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
Chalk questions
Does being near the coast affect canopy cleaning in Chalk?
It can, as Chalk is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Which fire authority looks after Chalk?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Chalk. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
Inside and out, along with its seams and grease channels. With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned as well.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Canopy cleaning in Chalk, done properly
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? Send us a photo of the hood and filters when you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, normally within one working day. If you have condensation and grease dripping together and grease channels that no longer drain, we can help.
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 photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Chalk (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
We clear away the sheeting, waste grease and water before we leave. Every filter is refitted and checked ready for the next service.
Clean filters are the canopy’s first defence. Keep them on a regular cleaning or exchange cycle, and make sure they’re all in place before cooking. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
Places near Chalk
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Different parts, different methods
Pub and hotel kitchens
In a pub or hotel, the canopy is often in view of staff all day, so a dripping hood quickly becomes everyone’s problem. Cleaning the canopy and plenum sorts it.
Grease troughs and gutters
Where a trough drains into a grease cup, that’s emptied and cleaned too, and we’ll show staff where it is.
Canopy cleaning around Chalk
Chalk lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Look up Chalk on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 11 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 21 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Chalk. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. The fire and rescue service for Chalk is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Thamesview School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. A hospital like Gravesham Community Hospital, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. For canopy cleaning in and around Chalk, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, including Chalk. Chalk is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for canopy cleaning. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (12 miles or so).
We work across DA12 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Chalk: Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Around Chalk
In Chalk, that means kitchens and buildings near Shorne Woods Country Park, Westcourt Primary School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive. For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Chalk includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
How it works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Chalk and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- We lift out the filters and scrape the plenum and housing.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What we’re called out for in Chalk
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. Left to fill up, they spill over, and grease ends up dripping from the canopy edge.
Look out for these warning signs:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Chalk, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a survey comes first
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Electrical faults in the canopy
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.