West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Ellen's Green
We cover Ellen's Green for deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- A hood coated in old grease
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
Canopy cleaning in Ellen's Green
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. Thick deposits are scraped off by hand, then the surfaces degreased to suit what’s there, using hot water or steam where it helps. If you have heavy deposits behind the grease filters and filters that never seem to stay clean, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we’re in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Ellen's Green, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Related advice
How we price canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- What state the system is in
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether several sites go on one quote
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
For canopy cleaning in Ellen's Green, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Canopy cleaning in Ellen's Green: the local picture
Food hygiene inspections in Ellen's Green are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Ellen's Green is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Horsham Hospital (about 4.8 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For kitchens in and around Ellen's Green, the clean covers everything from the canopy to the discharge.
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For canopy cleaning in and around Ellen's Green, please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Ellen's Green included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Ellen's Green among them. Guildford is in our area too, about 12 miles from Ellen's Green.
Canopy cleaning in RH12 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Ellen's Green include Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
Near you in Ellen's Green
For rail, the closest station is Warnham station, about 4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Ellen's Green questions
Do you work in villages like Ellen's Green?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Ellen's Green is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire service covers Ellen's Green?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
How much of the canopy do you clean?
We clean the canopy inside and out, including the seams, troughs and gutters. With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned as well.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Also near Ellen's Green
What else we do in Ellen's Green
What the work involves, part by part
Grease troughs and gutters
Some troughs drain to a cup or drawer, we empty and clean that as well, and we’ll show staff where it is.
Pub and hotel kitchens
In a pub or hotel, the canopy is often in view of staff all day, so drips and smells soon become a daily nuisance. A thorough clean puts that right.
Leave it or put it right?
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. In a place like Ellen's Green, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
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. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why book with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- In business since 2009
- Fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Clean the baffle filters often
- Keep the fan on through service
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. We keep it to what matters.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Wash or exchange them regularly, and make sure they’re all in place before cooking. Less grease gets into the plenum as a result.