West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Hunston, West Sussex
Canopy and hood cleaning for commercial sites in Hunston and across West Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Poor capture at the hood
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
Do you need canopy cleaning in Hunston?
The canopy takes the hottest, wettest air in the kitchen. Grease from the vapour lands on the canopy’s inner surfaces, its joints and its filters, and the plenum behind them collects the rest.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Richard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Hunston, about 2.3 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Canopy cleaning in Hunston, done properly
Every canopy we clean in Hunston gets the same treatment: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. You get pictures of the canopy before and after. We are often asked to deal with wet, greasy drips from the hood and poor capture at the hood, on island canopies, wall canopies and baffle filters.
Somewhere as small as Hunston, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Hunston (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Hunston.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Hunston, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
Places near Hunston
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Why deal with it now?
A blocked plenum and clogged filters cut the airflow at the canopy. Smoke and heat hang around the cooking line, and the fan works harder for less. Cleaning restores the path the air should take. If the system at a site near Hunston fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why Hunston businesses choose us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
How we price canopy cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The condition we find in the survey
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Canopy cleaning around Hunston
Hunston lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 36 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 9 sandwich bars and takeaways across Hunston and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Hunston. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Where a hall near St Leodegar's Church, or anywhere in Hunston, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Hunston (Goodwood House is about 4.5 miles north), fitting access panels needs care.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you need canopy cleaning in Hunston, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, Hunston included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. We also work in Portsmouth, about 13 miles from Hunston.
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: PO20. That includes premises on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Around Hunston
In Hunston, that means kitchens and buildings near Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
FAQs for Hunston
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Hunston out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Hunston, the Food Standards Agency lists about 6 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Hunston?
In Hunston, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We do not leave it behind.
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. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.