West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Colwood canopy cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Colwood, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A hood coated in old grease
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
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 can quote for the whole system.
Canopy cleaning in Colwood, done properly
Duct Doctor has cleaned canopies and hoods since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers wall canopies, island canopies and canopy light fittings, and people most often call us about a plenum thick with grease behind the filters and canopy gutters full of old fat.
For a kitchen in or near Colwood, 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 to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We are 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.
- Location
- Colwood (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Grease troughs and gutters
Grease channels around the canopy collect what runs down the inside. They’re emptied and cleaned during the job, so they can do their job again.
Pub and hotel kitchens
Pub and hotel kitchens can cook from breakfast to late evening. Long hours mean the canopy collects grease fast, and canopy cleans between full cleans can help.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. For a village or hamlet like Colwood, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Colwood
Air straight off the range hits the canopy first. Fat in that air settles on the inside of the hood, in its seams and on the filters, and the plenum behind them collects the rest.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as The Dene Hospital (about 3.8 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
How we price canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
For canopy cleaning in Colwood, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
Colwood kitchens: local notes
There are about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Colwood and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. Fire safety in Colwood falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Colwood are the job of Mid Sussex council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Tyes Place is about 3.4 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you need canopy cleaning in Colwood, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Colwood included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Colwood is one of them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
All of RH17 is covered for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Colwood
In Colwood, that means kitchens and buildings near Leonardslee and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Colwood include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Questions from Colwood
Who is the fire and rescue service for Colwood?
Fire safety enforcement in Colwood is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work overnight in Colwood?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Colwood keeps running as normal. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
What happens to the filters during the clean?
We take them out, clean them and put them back. We also offer a filter exchange service for between cleans.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
Are you accredited?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. In a small place like Colwood, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Colwood
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers