West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Littlehampton canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning in Littlehampton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 the report can go to both.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Canopy cleaning in Littlehampton
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. Thick deposits are scraped off by hand, then the surfaces degreased to suit what’s there, using hot water or steam where it helps. If you are dealing with a greasy hood noticed by an inspector and a sticky, discoloured canopy, we can help, from wall canopies, plenum chambers and island canopies onwards.
Around a town like Littlehampton, extract cleaning normally means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Littlehampton
When grease clogs the filters and plenum, the canopy cannot draw air as it should. Smoke and heat hang around the cooking line while the fan strains. A clean canopy and plenum let the extract do its job. Whatever the system, dirt and wear only get worse.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Littlehampton
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- We’re fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
Different parts, different methods
Grease troughs and gutters
Grease channels around the canopy collect what runs down the inside. We empty and degrease them, so they can do their job again.
School and staff canteen kitchens
Lighter cooking still leaves grease on the canopy. The whole system still needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance, and the canopy is part of it.
The process
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. For a site in a town like Littlehampton, tell us your opening hours, where we can park and how we reach the roof or plant.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- 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 pictures and a next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
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What else we do in Littlehampton
Canopy cleaning around Littlehampton
Sea air reaches Littlehampton, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 67 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 39 takeaways and sandwich shops within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Littlehampton. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. Fire safety in Littlehampton falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Where a hall near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, or anywhere in Littlehampton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. A kitchen near Littlehampton station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For canopy cleaning in and around Littlehampton, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Littlehampton included. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 18 miles from Littlehampton.
Canopy cleaning in BN17 and BN16 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A259 and A284 close by, Littlehampton is simple for us to get to at any hour. Close by, we work in Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Littlehampton has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for canopy cleaning.
Local landmarks in Littlehampton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. The closest station to Littlehampton is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Littlehampton
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. As the canopy cools, condensation forms and runs with the grease. The result is sticky streaks and drips onto the range.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Zachary Merton Hospital about 1.4 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the price is fixed
Littlehampton questions
Can you come to Littlehampton after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Littlehampton keeps running as normal. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Littlehampton?
Food hygiene inspections in Littlehampton are carried out by Arun council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures. If the canopy is cleaned as part of a full TR19 clean, a TR19 certificate is issued too.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, but large or heavily soiled canopies take longer. You’ll know before work begins.
What causes grease to drip from the hood?
Usually because the troughs or gutters are full, or the plenum is overloaded. With nowhere to collect, the grease overflows, and condensation can carry it too. A canopy clean sorts it out.