Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Graveney
Deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Graveney, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
About our canopy cleaning in Graveney
Dripping edges and a sticky hood are the first things a visitor notices. Under the surface, the plenum behind the filters is normally in a worse state. We clean both, so the canopy is clean where it shows and where it doesn’t. If you are dealing with drips from the canopy onto the range and wet, greasy drips from the hood, we can help, from baffle filters, grease gutters and plenum chambers onwards.
In a small place like Graveney, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Graveney (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Run the extract the whole time you are cooking
- Tell us when the canopy starts to drip
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
The kitchen is handed back clean, with the sheeting gone and the waste removed. Every filter is refitted and checked, and the kitchen is ready to cook.
Clean filters are the canopy’s first defence. Keep them on a regular cleaning or exchange cycle, and never cook with one missing. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
How the job changes from site to site
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 degrease it properly.
Plenums and filter housings
A plenum that hasn’t been cleaned for a long time can hold a thick layer of grease. Heavy deposits are scraped out by hand before degreasing.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
What affects the quote in Graveney
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Leave it or put it right?
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 in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Full insurance on every job
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Graveney
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
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 pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Graveney and turn up when the site is quiet.
- The canopy is checked from photos or on a visit.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
Related advice
Canopy cleaning in Graveney: the local picture
The coast is only about 2 miles from Graveney. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered in Graveney and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. It’s Swale council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Graveney. 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of All Saints or anywhere around Graveney, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Graveney Primary School or anywhere near Graveney, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hospital like Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, about 5.3 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. From the centre of Graveney to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Graveney is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 18 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of ME13 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out canopy cleaning in Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Around Graveney
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. Graveney’s nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
FAQs for Graveney
Which fire authority looks after Graveney?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Graveney. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Which council inspects kitchens in Graveney?
In Graveney, it’s Swale council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
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.
How long is a canopy clean?
One lightly soiled hood doesn’t take long, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. You’ll know before we start.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before any work starts.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
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.