West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Lidsey canopy cleaning
For canopy and hood cleaning in Lidsey, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Lidsey
Every canopy we clean in Lidsey 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. The work covers wall canopies, canopy light fittings and plenum chambers, and common reasons people get in touch are wet, greasy drips from the hood and greasy streaks across the canopy.
In a small place like Lidsey, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what canopy cleaning will not do:
- Bent or broken filters
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Lidsey
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
What your team can do, and what needs us
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. That is our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
What we are called out for in Lidsey
Filters that are missing, damaged or badly seated leave gaps. More grease reaches the plenum and housing than they’re designed to take, which shows up as heavy deposits when the filters come out.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- An EHO comment about the canopy
Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Lidsey; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Part by part
Wall canopies
At the back of the canopy, behind the filters, grease builds up unseen. We remove the filters to reach it and degrease it properly.
Island canopies
With filters on more than one side, an island canopy has more plenum to clean. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a few hours for most canopies. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Lidsey.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
Kitchen extracts in Lidsey
Sea air reaches Lidsey, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food Standards Agency records list about 18 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 8 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Lidsey, 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. It’s Arun council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Lidsey. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Aldingbourne Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Lidsey is Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, about 1.9 miles south.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Lidsey, canopy cleaning is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Lidsey among them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 18 miles away.
All of PO22 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lidsey: Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Lidsey
In Lidsey, that means kitchens and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The closest station to Lidsey is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
- 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. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
Do not let canopy gutters fill to the brim. Overflowing troughs are the usual cause of drips onto the range, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
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Your questions about canopy cleaning in Lidsey
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Lidsey?
That is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Lidsey out of term?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Lidsey, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?
A TR19® Grease clean covers the whole system, not just the canopy. Cleaning the canopy alone leaves the ducts, risers and fan untouched, and the report will say what was covered.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
One lightly soiled hood does not take long, but large or heavily soiled canopies take longer. You will know before any work starts.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
Full gutters and a heavily coated plenum are the common causes. With nowhere to collect, the grease overflows, and condensation can carry it too. A canopy clean sorts it out.
Do you cover Lidsey?
Yes. We cover Lidsey and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
You get a photo report with before and after photos. If the canopy is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
How we price canopy cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Any permits to work or inductions
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.