Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Cliddesden, Hampshire
Professional canopy cleaning in and around Cliddesden, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
Canopy cleaning in Cliddesden, done properly
Dripping edges and a sticky hood are the first things a visitor notices. What isn’t seen, behind the filters, tends to be worse. We clean both, so the canopy is clean where it shows and where it does not. If you are dealing with grease channels that no longer drain and a hood coated in old grease, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Cliddesden, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What canopy cleaning looks like in Cliddesden
Food Standards Agency records list about 14 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 5 sandwich bars and takeaways in Cliddesden and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. Fire safety in Cliddesden falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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 Cliddesden are the job of Basingstoke and Deane 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Cliddesden Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is the nearest hospital to Cliddesden, about 3 miles north. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Leonard or elsewhere in Cliddesden, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Sites in Cliddesden get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Cliddesden is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for canopy cleaning. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 15 miles from Cliddesden.
Canopy cleaning in RG25 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Cliddesden: Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Cliddesden
Around Cliddesden, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Brighton Hill Community School, Hackwood Park and Jolly Farmer Public House. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Also near Cliddesden
Other services in Cliddesden
Multi-site and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Cliddesden.
- We look at the canopy first, from photos or on a visit.
- Cooking equipment is left to cool and the area under the canopy protected.
- We remove the grease filters and clean the plenum and filter housing.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Cliddesden, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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What a clean won’t put right
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Why deal with it now?
For a kitchen in Cliddesden, a canopy that looks greasy can colour a whole inspection. A clean hood is a sign the kitchen is cared for and keeping it that way is easier than catching up. If the system at a site near Cliddesden fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Keep the fan on through service
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
Keep the photo report with your maintenance log where an inspector can see it. Photos of a clean canopy and plenum make the record easy to follow.
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.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Cliddesden
Can a school canteen extract in Cliddesden be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. There are about 9 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Cliddesden. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Cliddesden?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Cliddesden. 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.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before work begins.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do you work in Cliddesden?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Cliddesden included.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
A full trough, gaps around the filters or a coated plenum. We clean all three and point out anything that’s causing it.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
Allow a few hours for most canopies. Your quote will give a time.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.