Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning

Eynsham canopy cleaning

One call covers canopy and hood cleaning in Eynsham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.

  • Canopy gutters full of old fat
  • Filters that clog soon after cleaning
  • Grease dripping from the canopy edge

Canopy cleaning for sites in Eynsham

About our canopy cleaning in Eynsham

Every canopy we clean in Eynsham gets the same treatment: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. Before and after pictures go into your report. Typical jobs include filters that never seem to stay clean and drips from the canopy onto the range, on island canopies, canopy light fittings and plenum chambers.

For a smaller kitchen near Eynsham, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.

The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.

Where
Eynsham (OX29)
Wider area
Oxfordshire
Reporting
Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
Quotes
A fixed price before any work starts
Hours
Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
Telephone
0345 646 2711
Checked
30 October 2026
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What we do, step by step

When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Your opening hours decide when we come to Eynsham, not ours.

  1. We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
  2. Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
  3. Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
  4. We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
  5. Clean filters are refitted and before and after pictures go into your report.

Before we arrive

  • Clear loose items from the work area
  • Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
  • Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down

Get a fixed quote

Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.

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What the work involves, part by part

Plenums and filter housings

The rails and channels that hold the filters collect grease. We clean them so the filters sit tight and leave no gaps.

Wall canopies

The back of a wall canopy is hard to reach and easy to miss. With the filters out we can get to it and scrape it clean.

Questions from Eynsham

Can a school canteen extract in Eynsham be done out of term time?

Yes, holiday work suits schools best. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Eynsham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will fit the work in.

Which environmental health team covers Eynsham?

Kitchens in Eynsham are inspected by West Oxfordshire 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.

What happens to the filters during the clean?

We remove the filters to reach the plenum, and they’re cleaned before going back in. Any that are damaged are noted on the 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 fixed quote is built on it.

Where does the waste go?

It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.

Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?

On its own, a canopy clean is a useful extra rather than a full TR19 clean. Your report lists exactly what was cleaned, so your records stay accurate.

Are you fully insured?

Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor, for sites that check contractor safety.

Do you provide photos of the cleaned canopy?

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.

When it’s something else

In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:

  • A dirty extract fan further along the system
  • A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that is a design question)
  • Bent or broken filters

If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.

Parts of the system we cover

  • Island canopies
  • Plenum chambers
  • Wall canopies
  • Baffle filters
  • Grease gutters
  • Canopy light fittings

How we price canopy cleaning

Your quote is based on your site. We consider:

  • Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
  • The size of the system
  • Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
  • Whether several sites go on one quote

Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.

What we need to know

Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:

  • Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
  • Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
  • How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
  • The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it

Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.

In-house cleaning or a specialist?

Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.

In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.

Looking after it afterwards

After the visit, a few habits help the work last:

  • Clean the baffle filters often
  • Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
  • Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
  • Wipe the canopy down at close every day

Keep the photo report with your maintenance log, so it’s ready when an EHO, insurer or fire officer asks. Photos of a clean canopy and plenum make the record easy to follow.

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.

Canopy cleaning in Eynsham: the local picture

The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 9 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Eynsham. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. Fire safety in Eynsham falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Food hygiene inspections in Eynsham are the job of West Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.

Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Radcliffe Infirmary (about 5.1 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Blenheim Palace, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses near Eynsham; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Bartholomew School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.

Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Eynsham and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (7 miles or so).

Work in OX29 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Back Lane, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. We also cover the places around Eynsham: Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).

Near you in Eynsham

Around Eynsham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings and Eynsham Community Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Eynsham is Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Eynsham include Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.

Map of Eynsham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why deal with it now?

If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. In a busy kitchen, the canopy and plenum can need attention between TR19 cleans, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.

The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.

Why choose Duct Doctor in Eynsham

  • We diagnose before we treat
  • Full insurance on every job
  • A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
  • CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001

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