Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Lee, Hampshire
Our technicians work in Lee on deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- An EHO comment about the canopy
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Lee
The canopy is the part of the extract everyone in the kitchen sees. 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. The work covers canopy light fittings, grease gutters and baffle filters, and the jobs we see most are filters that never seem to stay clean and greasy streaks across the canopy.
For a kitchen in or near Lee, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Lee (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Canopy cleaning in Lee: the local picture
The coast is only about 3 miles from Lee. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 10 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Lee, up to about a mile and a half out. Each canopy in those kitchens catches grease on the inside of the hood and behind the filters. Lee is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
For schools such as Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Romsey Community Hospital (about 2.3 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. For canopy cleaning in and around Lee, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. We work across South East England and London, including Lee. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Lee among them.
Every address in SO51 is covered for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. Other places close to Lee include Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
What’s near Lee
The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Lee includes Testwood Lakes.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. 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. Somewhere like Lee, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- We put the filters back, tidy up and photograph the finished canopy.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Ask for a quote
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, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Lee: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Lee?
Kitchens in Lee are inspected by Test Valley council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is Lee within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Lee is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
It takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Your quote will give a time.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Do not scrape the canopy with metal tools
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- 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.
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.
Also in Lee
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Lee
Moisture in the air mixes with the grease on the canopy. As the canopy cools, condensation forms, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Clients typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Boniface, or anywhere in Lee, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Why act early in Lee
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. A fault that closes a site in a village like Lee affects everyone who depends on it.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters