Greater London · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Coombe, Greater London
Canopy cleaning for Coombe, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Fat running down the front of the hood
How we handle canopy cleaning in Coombe
We have been cleaning kitchen canopies since we started trading in 2009. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers island canopies, baffle filters and grease gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are grease filters blocking between washes and wet, greasy drips from the hood.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Coombe is usually done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
Coombe kitchens: local notes
There are about 132 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 40 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Coombe, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen among them that cooks under a canopy has a hood, plenum and filters collecting grease. London Fire Brigade covers Coombe. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Coombe get their food hygiene inspections from Kingston-Upon-Thames council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Coombe (Southside House is about 1.4 miles east), fitting access panels needs care. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christ Church New Malden or elsewhere in Coombe, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Kingston Hospital is the nearest hospital to Coombe, about 0.8 miles west.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Coombe gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Coombe is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for canopy cleaning. There’s also a page for London, roughly 9 miles from Coombe.
Here we cover the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area for canopy cleaning. Whether your site is on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House. The closest station to Coombe is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. A name and number for whoever controls access to the building in Coombe saves time on the night.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Coombe
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- How big the system is
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Leave it or put it right?
A blocked plenum and clogged filters cut the airflow at the canopy. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier while the fan strains. A clean canopy and plenum let the extract do its job. In a London building, a problem in a duct, damper or fan rarely stays in one unit.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Towns and villages near Coombe
Also in Coombe
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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.
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.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Don’t scrape the canopy with metal tools
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
File the report alongside your fire risk assessment 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. Less grease gets into the plenum as a result.
Part by part
Island canopies
With filters on more than one side, an island canopy has more plenum to clean. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
Pub and hotel kitchens
Pub and hotel kitchens can cook from breakfast to late evening. That’s a lot of grease on the canopy, so it may need cleaning between full TR19 cleans.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Coombe
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Coombe?
Coombe is in the area of London Fire Brigade. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can school kitchens in Coombe be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 22 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Coombe. Just call 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
Full gutters and a heavily coated plenum are the common causes. With nowhere to collect, the grease overflows, and condensation can carry it too. A canopy clean sorts it out.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What paperwork do I get after a canopy clean?
Every clean comes with a photo report, listing what was cleaned. A full TR19 clean adds a certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurers ask for proof of cleaning to it. The law behind it is the Fire Safety Order 2005 in England and Wales.