Medway · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Gillingham, Medway
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out for commercial sites in Gillingham and across Medway. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Fat running down the front of the hood
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Clean the baffle filters often
- Refit filters the right way round and fully seated
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Where only the canopy is done, the report says so clearly.
Do not let canopy gutters fill to the brim. Most canopy drips start with a full trough, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
How we handle canopy cleaning in Gillingham
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 are dealing with a filter housing caked in grease and fat running down the front of the hood, we can put it right.
Town-centre kitchens in a place like Gillingham often sit below flats or offices, and the extract can climb several storeys before it discharges. A riser needs proper access to be cleaned top to bottom, and any section we cannot reach is recorded on the report.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What else we do in Gillingham
Do you need canopy cleaning in Gillingham?
A canopy with gaps around its filters lets grease straight through. The plenum and housing behind them then take far more grease than they should, which shows up as heavy deposits when the filters come out.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Condensation running down the canopy
- An EHO comment about the canopy
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere in Gillingham, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Gillingham
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. Larger sites in Gillingham can be done in phases, out of hours, so part of the building keeps working.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after photos go into your report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Gillingham
In Gillingham, as elsewhere, a greasy canopy is one of the first things an inspector sees. Keeping it clean shows the rest of the kitchen is being looked after and keeping it that way is easier than catching up. Dirt and wear build up fastest on busy sites, and a place the size of Gillingham has plenty of those.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A written report with photos after every visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
What canopy cleaning looks like in Gillingham
Gillingham lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 15 pubs, bars and clubs across Gillingham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Gillingham are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A hospital like Medway Maritime Hospital, about 1.6 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Featherby Junior School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. We provide canopy cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Gillingham and the rest of Medway. Gillingham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 8 miles from Gillingham.
Canopy cleaning in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Gillingham sits on or near the A2 and A231, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. If your site is just outside Gillingham, we cover Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Gillingham has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for canopy cleaning.
Local landmarks in Gillingham
Around Gillingham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Robert Napier School, The Robert Napier School and The Star pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
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.
Grease troughs and gutters
Some troughs drain to a cup or drawer, we empty and clean that as well, and we will show staff where it is.
Gillingham: your questions answered
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Gillingham in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Gillingham, the Food Standards Agency lists about 17 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can sea air affect canopy cleaning in Gillingham?
It can. Gillingham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
Full gutters and a heavily coated plenum are the common causes. Grease has nowhere else to go, so it runs down and drips, and condensation can carry it too. A canopy clean sorts it out.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it and the fixed quote is built on it.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
The full canopy, inside and out, and the plenum behind it. Grease troughs and filter channels are emptied and degreased as part of the job.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.