Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Comp, Kent
Canopy cleaning for Comp, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- A hood coated in old grease
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. In a small place like Comp, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- 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.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- You get pictures of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Comp
For canopies and hoods in Comp, the work follows the same careful routine: filters out, plenum scraped and degreased, then the canopy cleaned inside and out. You get photos of the canopy before and after. If you’re dealing with greasy streaks across the canopy and an EHO comment about the canopy, we can put it right, from canopy light fittings, plenum chambers and grease gutters onwards.
Work in a small place like Comp starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Comp (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Canopy cleaning in Comp: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 5 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Comp. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Comp. 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. Environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council inspect food businesses in Comp. 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 a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Comp, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (8 miles or so).
We work across TN15 for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Comp: Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Comp
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile west).
How the job changes from site to site
Wall canopies
A long wall canopy may hold several sections of filters. Each section’s plenum and housing is cleaned in turn, with photos for each.
Island canopies
Everything about an island canopy is on show so a clean, even finish matters. It’s degreased and photographed for your report.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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FAQs for Comp
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Comp?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Comp. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can a school canteen extract in Comp be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 5 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Comp, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
Filters are removed so we can clean the plenum and housing, then cleaned and refitted. Between cleans, a filter exchange service can keep them in good order.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
When do you clean the canopy?
We clean when you’re not cooking, so most kitchens do not lose a service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Never run the range with a filter out
The report gives a recommended next clean date. That date is based on your cooking hours and what we found, in line with BESA guidance.
Clean filters are the canopy’s first defence. Wash or exchange them regularly, and never cook with one missing. Less grease gets into the plenum as a result.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Comp
Any canopy in Comp that’s used for cooking will gather grease in the end. It’s fuel, sitting directly over the burners, which is why a flare-up near a dirty canopy is so dangerous.
Clients normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Poor capture at the hood
Historic houses near Comp, such as Old Soar Manor about 1.7 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 a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether VAT is included
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A hood that doesn’t cover the cooking line
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers