Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Fencott, Oxfordshire
Canopy cleaning for Fencott, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Poor capture at the hood
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Grease channels that no longer drain
When to call us in Fencott
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. If they’re not emptied, they fill and overflow, so fat ends up running down the front of the hood.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
For schools such as Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether they recommend a next date
Canopy cleaning in Fencott
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but some sites need the canopy done between full cleans. In that case, the report makes clear what was and wasn’t cleaned, so your records stay accurate. We’re often asked to deal with wet, greasy drips from the hood and a hood coated in old grease, on island canopies, grease gutters and wall canopies.
Somewhere as small as Fencott, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with pictures follows each 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.
- Place
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
After the clean you get a photo report showing the canopy, plenum and housing before and after. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
Empty the grease troughs and cups before they fill. Most canopy drips start with a full trough, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: 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 a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up, and we clear up before we go. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Fencott.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
How we price canopy cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What the work involves, part by part
Island canopies
An island canopy is open on all sides, which means grease settles on all four sides. We clean all of them, inside and out.
School and staff canteen kitchens
School and canteen kitchens often cook to set hours, so the canopy can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed. Holidays and weekends work well.
Why deal with it now?
A greasy canopy is fuel directly above the flame. A flare-up can catch it and be drawn into the plenum and duct, where a fire is much harder to stop. A clean canopy takes that fuel away. If the system at a site near Fencott fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Fencott
- Fully insured
- In business since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Fencott questions
Can you work in Fencott outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Fencott can fit around your hours. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire authority looks after Fencott?
Fencott is in the area of Oxfordshire 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.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with photos where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
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 nobody mistakes it for a full system clean.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Nearby places to Fencott
Other services in Fencott
Grease, kitchens and Fencott
At about 52 miles from central London, Fencott sits well inside the area we cover. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. Fencott is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bicester Community Hospital (about 3.8 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Fencott (Boarstall Tower is about 3.2 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Fencott and the rest of Oxfordshire. Fencott is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for canopy cleaning. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
We cover every part of OX5 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Other places close to Fencott include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fencott
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Fencott is Islip station, roughly 3.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- A fan that cannot pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers