Surrey · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Horne, Surrey
Canopy cleaning for commercial sites in Horne and across Surrey. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Condensation and grease dripping together
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Horne
Every canopy we clean in Horne gets the same treatment: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. Before and after photos go into your report. The work covers wall canopies, canopy light fittings and grease gutters, and the jobs we see most are drips from the canopy onto the range and a greasy hood noticed by an inspector.
For a kitchen in or near Horne, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Horne (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Looking after it afterwards
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Check filters aren’t leaving gaps
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Run the extract the whole time you are cooking
Where the canopy is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If the job covers only the canopy, the paperwork reflects that.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Wash or exchange them regularly, and make sure they’re all in place before cooking. Less grease gets into the plenum as a result.
Canopy cleaning around Horne
Look up Horne on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Horne and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. Kitchens in Horne get their food hygiene inspections from Tandridge council. 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. Horne is covered by Surrey 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.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Horne is East Surrey Hospital, about 4.2 miles north-west. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Horne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We provide canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Horne and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Horne is one of them. We also work in London, around 22 miles away.
Every address in RH6 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Near you in Horne
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Jolly Farmer pub, among other places. The closest station to Horne is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horne include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Horne run smoothly.
- The canopy is checked from pictures or on a visit.
- Out of hours, the range is switched off, cooled and covered.
- We lift out the filters and scrape the plenum and housing.
- The canopy shell, seams, troughs and gutters are degreased inside and out.
- We put the filters back, tidy up and photograph the finished canopy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The size of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Why deal with it now?
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. In a small place like Horne, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Horne
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- Trading since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Nearby places to Horne
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Horne questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Horne?
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Horne. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Horne?
In Horne, it’s Tandridge council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How long is a canopy clean?
That depends on the size of the canopy and how much grease is on it. Typically it takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Different parts, different methods
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.
Grease troughs and gutters
Where a trough drains into a grease cup, that is emptied and cleaned too, and we’ll show staff where it is.