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Canopy and hood cleaning in Coxford, Southampton
Canopy cleaning in Coxford from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. For a place like Coxford, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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About our canopy cleaning in Coxford
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. If you have greasy streaks across the canopy and a greasy hood noticed by an inspector, we can help.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like Coxford gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
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, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How we price canopy cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
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.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Coxford
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Coxford?
The local authority for Coxford is Southampton council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Coxford?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Coxford. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is canopy cleaning enough for TR19?
TR19® Grease is about the whole extract, from canopy to discharge. A canopy clean helps between full cleans, but the ducts and fan still need doing, and the report will say what was covered.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
It takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Your quote will give a time.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
We don’t 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. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you clean canopies in all kinds of kitchens?
Canopies in pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, offices and other kitchens. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
A canopy only holds so much grease. Once the troughs and plenum are full, it runs down and drips, often mixed with condensation. Cleaning removes the cause.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by canopy cleaning, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- A hood that doesn’t cover the cooking line
- Electrical faults in the canopy
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
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 to a regular schedule.
Also near Coxford
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Why act early in Coxford
Drips from a dirty canopy land on the cooking line. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Coxford kitchens: local notes
Coxford is within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Look up Coxford on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 63 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 46 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Coxford. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. The fire and rescue service for Coxford is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Princess Anne Hospital (about less than half a mile east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School or anywhere near Coxford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Jude's Church or elsewhere in Coxford, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Sites in Coxford get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 40 places across Southampton, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in SO16 and SO15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out canopy cleaning in Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Coxford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bridge Tavern, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Coxford include Testwood Lakes.
Different parts, different methods
Grease troughs and gutters
Many canopies have troughs or gutters around the edge to catch running grease. They’re emptied and cleaned during the job, so they can do their job again.
Island canopies
An island canopy is open on all sides, so every face can collect grease. Each face is cleaned inside and out.