Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Hornton, Oxfordshire
Specialist canopy cleaning for Hornton: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
How we handle canopy cleaning in Hornton
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but some sites need the canopy done between full cleans. Where that is the case, we’ll be clear that the ducts and fan are not included, so your records stay accurate. If you have grease channels that no longer drain and a sticky, discoloured canopy, we can help, from baffle filters, island canopies and plenum chambers onwards.
Work in a small place like Hornton starts with a call to agree access and timings, 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Hornton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteens and school kitchens tend to run to a timetable, which makes a canopy clean easy to schedule. We often clean them in holidays or at weekends.
Island canopies
Everything about an island canopy is on show so a clean, even finish matters. We degrease it thoroughly and photograph the result.
What we’re called out for in Hornton
Because the plenum sits behind the filters, it’s easy to forget. Daily cleaning reaches the canopy face but rarely gets further, so the plenum often carries months of grease.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Hornton Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Run the extract the whole time you’re cooking
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Wash or exchange them regularly, and never cook with one missing. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Somewhere as small as Hornton, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- The canopy shell, seams, troughs and gutters are degreased inside and out.
- We put the filters back, tidy up and photograph the finished canopy.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a 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 start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Hornton and across Oxfordshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Canopy cleaning in Hornton: the local picture
There are about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hornton, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. Hornton is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Cherwell council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hornton. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Upton House is about 1.6 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Horton General Hospital about 5.1 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Hornton is about 4 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Hornton gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Hornton among them. We also work in Oxford, around 26 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the OX15 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Pages Lane, The Green and Eastgate or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ratley (2 miles north-west), Edgehill (2 miles north-west) and Sun Rising (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles south-east), Grimsbury (5 miles south-east), Ruscote (4 miles south-east) and Bloxham (6 miles south).
What’s near Hornton
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Hornton includes Edge Hill.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Hornton
Which fire service covers Hornton?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hornton. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you get to a site in Hornton?
Yes, Hornton is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Do we need to close the kitchen for a canopy clean?
Out-of-hours cleans are how we work, at night, early in the morning or at weekends. The kitchen is handed back ready to cook.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?
A canopy-only clean is possible, but it is not a full TR19 clean. For TR19, the whole system needs cleaning, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Hornton
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- How big the system is
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. 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, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.