Surrey · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Compton, Surrey
For deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Compton, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
About our canopy cleaning in Compton
Of the whole extract system, the canopy is the bit on show. It’s also the first place cooking vapour meets, so grease gathers on its inner skin, seams and gutters. Our canopy clean covers the shell inside and out, plus the plenum and the filter housing. The work covers plenum chambers, wall canopies and canopy light fittings, and the jobs we see most are fat running down the front of the hood and a plenum thick with grease behind the filters.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Compton
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Electrical faults in the canopy
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
If you need canopy cleaning in Compton, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Canopy cleaning around Compton
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 22 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels and guest houses in Compton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in Compton falls to Surrey 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. It’s Guildford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Compton. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as South Farnham School or anywhere near Compton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Marys Parish Church or elsewhere in Compton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU10 postcode area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Compton among them. We also work in Guildford, about 9 miles from Compton.
Every address in GU10 and GU9 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Canopy cleaning is available to premises on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
What’s near Compton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub. Compton’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. That is a hygiene problem as well as a fire one, and environmental health officers look at the cleanliness of equipment, extraction included. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Compton
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, carry out the canopy cleaning, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Compton.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Different parts, different methods
Wall canopies
A long wall canopy may hold several sections of filters. We work along the canopy section by section, with photos for each.
Grease troughs and gutters
Where a trough drains into a grease cup, we empty and clean that as well, and we’ll show staff where it is.
When to call us in Compton
A canopy in Compton picks up grease at much the same rate as one anywhere else with the same cooking: the hours and the type of cooking decide how fast. Frying and grilling load a canopy far faster than steaming or boiling.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Compton (Farnham Castle is about 1.8 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a survey comes first
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Common questions in Compton
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can school kitchens in Compton be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 9 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Compton. You can call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. We will tell you what to expect.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
Before and after pictures go into a report, listing what was cleaned. Where the whole system is cleaned, you also get a TR19 certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.