Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Leigh, Kent
Professional canopy cleaning in and around Leigh, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- A hood coated in old grease
Canopy cleaning in Leigh
A greasy canopy tells an inspector a lot before they’ve opened anything. Under the surface, the plenum behind the filters is usually in a worse state. We clean both, so the canopy is clean where it shows and where it doesn’t. The work covers island canopies, wall canopies and canopy light fittings, and common reasons people get in touch are fat running down the front of the hood and a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection.
In a village or hamlet like Leigh, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are 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
- Leigh (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
Canopy cleaning cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
Why deal with it now?
Drips from a dirty canopy land on the cooking line. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. Somewhere as small as Leigh, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Leigh
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with photos after every visit
- We diagnose before we treat
What else we do in Leigh
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Never run the range with a filter out
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
A before and after photo report follows the clean. It notes what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, so the record is honest and complete.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Turning the fan off early lets vapour settle on the hood.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Leigh
Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Leigh, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a hood, the plenum behind the filters is where grease hides. Food hygiene inspections in Leigh are the job of Sevenoaks council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Leigh is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you cook for passing trade around Leigh (Kent) station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Where a hall near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Leigh, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Tonbridge Cottage Hospital is the nearest hospital to Leigh, about 2.7 miles south-east.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can take on canopy cleaning. Leigh is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from Leigh.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for canopy cleaning. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leigh
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School and the streets around them. Leigh has its own railway station: Leigh (Kent) station. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Leigh include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Leigh questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Leigh?
In Leigh, it’s Sevenoaks 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.
Can school kitchens in Leigh be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Leigh. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
We clean canopies in commercial kitchens of every kind. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
When do you clean the canopy?
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.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
How we price canopy cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The scale of the work
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
How it works
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours for most canopies. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Leigh.
- 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.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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How the job changes from site to site
School and staff canteen kitchens
A canteen canopy may cook fewer hours, but it still collects grease. The whole system still needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance, and the canopy is part of it.
Wall canopies
A long wall canopy may hold several sections of filters. We work along the canopy section by section, with pictures for each.