West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Heyshott, West Sussex
Canopy and hood cleaning in Heyshott, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
About our canopy cleaning in Heyshott
The canopy is where the extract system breathes in. A dirty canopy passes more grease further into the system. We start the check-up there, and the cure is a thorough clean of the hood, the plenum and the filter housing. If you are dealing with fat running down the front of the hood and filters that never seem to stay clean, we can help, from island canopies, plenum chambers and wall canopies onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Heyshott, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Canopy cleaning in Heyshott: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within about 1.5 miles of central Heyshott. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in Heyshott are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Heyshott. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Heyshott is Midhurst Community Hospital, about 2.9 miles north. Historic houses near Heyshott, such as Cowdray House about 2.5 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For canopy cleaning in and around Heyshott, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Heyshott. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 19 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of GU29 for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. We also cover the places around Heyshott: Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Heyshott
Around Heyshott, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Unicorn Inn. Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Common problems we fix in Heyshott
The plenum is hidden behind the filters, so nobody sees it build up. Daily cleaning reaches the canopy face but rarely gets further, leaving the plenum and housing to collect grease between professional cleans.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere in Heyshott, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What affects the quote in Heyshott
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Why deal with it now?
If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. Some kitchens need the canopy cleaning more often than the whole system, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. A planned visit to Heyshott is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Heyshott businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- In business since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
Towns and villages near Heyshott
Also in Heyshott
Heyshott: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in Heyshott?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Heyshott needn’t be disturbed. Just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Is Heyshott within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Heyshott included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’ve been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
Allow a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Your quote will give a time.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
How it works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit 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 Heyshott and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by photos or in person.
- Cooking equipment is left to cool and the area under the canopy protected.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; 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 we start.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Electrical faults in the canopy
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies