Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Downton, Hampshire
For deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Downton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
Common problems we fix in Downton
Most canopies have troughs or channels that catch running grease. If they’re not emptied, they fill and overflow, so fat ends up running down the front of the hood.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Downton is Lymington New Forest Hospital, about 3.7 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Downton
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? A photo of the canopy and filters is a good start when you call 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will give you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, normally within one working day. We are often asked to deal with grease filters blocking between washes and condensation running down the canopy, on wall canopies, canopy light fittings and plenum chambers.
Somewhere as small as Downton, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Downton (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Downton
Also in Downton
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
- Clean the baffle filters often
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that is cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. It can mean the cooking has changed or the interval is too long, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How we price canopy cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. 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
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Downton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Downton?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Downton is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who inspects food businesses in Downton?
Kitchens in Downton are inspected by New Forest council’s environmental health officers. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Bent or broken filters
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Downton
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
Leave it or put it right?
A blocked plenum and clogged filters cut the airflow at the canopy. Smoke and heat hang around the cooking line while the fan strains. A clean canopy and plenum let the extract do its job. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We’re fully insured
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Visits to a village like Downton are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after pictures and a next clean date.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Downton
The coast is only about 1 mile from Downton. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The Food Standards Agency lists about 10 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Downton. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Kitchens in Downton get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Downton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Highcliffe Castle is about 4.2 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Across the SO41 area, we can take on canopy cleaning. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 16 miles from Downton.
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: SO41. You will find streets such as Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Downton
Around Downton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Arnewood School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.