West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Crosspost canopy cleaning
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out for Crosspost, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
Canopy cleaning in Crosspost, done properly
If the canopy in Crosspost is dripping, sticky or overdue a clean? A photo of the canopy and filters is a good start when you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll send you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, normally within one working day. The work covers plenum chambers, island canopies and baffle filters, and the jobs we see most are an EHO comment about the canopy and drips from the canopy onto the range.
In a small place like Crosspost, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
How the visit works
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Crosspost.
- The canopy is checked from photos or on a visit.
- Out of hours, the range is switched off, cooled and covered.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- The canopy shell, seams, troughs and gutters are degreased inside and out.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Want a quote for canopy cleaning? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Kitchen extracts in Crosspost
Look up Crosspost on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens in Crosspost and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Crosspost. 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 Mid Sussex council inspect food businesses in Crosspost. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Crosspost (Ockenden Manor is about 3.1 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like The Dene Hospital about 2.5 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near St Mary Magdalene's Church, or anywhere in Crosspost, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Crosspost, we can take on canopy cleaning. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 11 miles away.
Canopy cleaning in RH17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Crosspost, we cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Around Crosspost
Crosspost’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Why it’s worth doing now in Crosspost
Baked-on grease gets harder to shift the longer it stays. Heat from the range bakes canopy grease into a hard, dark layer, so the longer it’s left, the longer the clean takes. Planning a trip to Crosspost ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
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’ll explain each part.
Why Crosspost businesses choose us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- We diagnose before we treat
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Nearby places to Crosspost
Other services in Crosspost
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep the fan on through service
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
A before and after photo report follows the clean. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Air that keeps moving carries less grease onto the canopy.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Crosspost
Which fire authority looks after Crosspost?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Crosspost. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work at weekends in Crosspost?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is canopy cleaning enough for TR19?
Canopy cleaning is part of TR19, not the whole of it. Your report lists exactly what was cleaned, so your records stay accurate.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
How much does canopy cleaning cost in Crosspost?
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. We fix the price before any work starts.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The size of the system
- The number of sites or systems
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.