Surrey · Canopy and hood cleaning
Hammer canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for Hammer and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A hood coated in old grease
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
How we handle canopy cleaning in Hammer
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. Common call-outs are for grease dripping from the canopy edge and a hood coated in old grease, on island canopies, grease gutters and plenum chambers.
In a small place like Hammer, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Hammer
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.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Woolmer Hill School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
Other services in Hammer
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Hammer and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Out of hours, the range is switched off, cooled and covered.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- The canopy shell, seams, troughs and gutters are degreased inside and out.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
For canopy cleaning in Hammer, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Tell us when the canopy starts to drip
- Keep the fan on through service
Anything worth knowing goes into the report: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. We keep it to what matters.
A daily wipe of the hood keeps fresh grease from baking on. It won’t replace a professional clean, but it slows the build-up you can see.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Hammer
Can you get to a site in Hammer?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hammer is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can the work in Hammer be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Hammer keeps running as normal. Just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How much of the canopy do you clean?
All of it: the outer surfaces, the inner skin, the seams and the troughs. We also remove the filters and clean the plenum and housing behind them, since that’s where grease hides.
Do you provide pictures of the cleaned canopy?
Photos of the canopy and plenum before and after. It also gives a recommended date for the next clean.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
That depends on the size of the canopy and how much grease is on it. Typically it takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
We take them out, clean them and put them back. Between cleans, a filter exchange service can keep them in good order.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Is canopy cleaning enough for TR19?
A TR19® Grease clean covers the whole system, not just the canopy. Cleaning the canopy alone leaves the ducts, risers and fan untouched, and the report will say what was covered.
What affects the quote in Hammer
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
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 play a part.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Hammer
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Grease, kitchens and Hammer
Food Standards Agency records include about 3 pubs, bars and clubs across Hammer 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. Hammer sits within the area of Surrey 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. It’s Waverley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hammer. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Haslemere and District Hospital about 2 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near St. Stephen's Church or anywhere around Hammer, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Hammer to the outskirts, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Hammer is one of 395 towns, villages and districts in Surrey we cover for canopy cleaning. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 14 miles from Hammer.
Canopy cleaning in GU27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Canopy cleaning is available to premises on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Hammer
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.