Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Frogham, Hampshire
One call covers deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Frogham: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A hood coated in old grease
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
Common problems we fix in Frogham
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. Water vapour condenses on the cooler canopy surfaces and drips, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
For schools such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
How we handle canopy cleaning in Frogham
Of the whole extract system, the canopy is the bit on show. Being first in line, it collects grease on the inside surfaces, along the seams and in the troughs. We clean it inside and out, along with the plenum and filter housing behind it. Typical jobs include canopy gutters full of old fat and a hood coated in old grease, across canopy light fittings, island canopies and baffle filters.
Work in a small place like Frogham starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Frogham (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Frogham before we set off.
- 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.
- You get pictures of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that is a design question)
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Frogham
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Frogham
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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.
Island canopies
Island canopies often have filters on two sides. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Frogham
Can the work in Frogham be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Frogham needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Frogham?
Frogham is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
What causes grease to drip from the hood?
A canopy only holds so much grease. Once the troughs and plenum are full, it runs down and drips, often mixed with condensation. A thorough clean stops it.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
One lightly soiled hood does not take long, but large or heavily soiled canopies take longer. We’ll tell you what to expect.
Towns and villages near Frogham
Also in Frogham
Frogham kitchens: local notes
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Frogham. Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. Fire safety in Frogham falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Frogham. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of the Holy Ascension or anywhere around Frogham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Historic houses near Frogham, such as Breamore House about 4 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Frogham is in Hampshire. From the centre of Frogham to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Frogham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (16 miles or so).
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for canopy cleaning. That includes premises on Blissford Hill, Abbots Well Road and Frogham Hill and the roads around them. We also cover Blissford (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and North Gorley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Frogham
In Frogham, that means kitchens and buildings near The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (2 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
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.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.