Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Loose
Canopy and hood cleaning for commercial sites in Loose and across Kent. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Poor capture at the hood
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Loose
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? Send us a photo of the hood and filters when you call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will give you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, typically within one working day. The work covers plenum chambers, canopy light fittings and baffle filters, and common reasons people get in touch are canopy gutters full of old fat and filters that clog soon after cleaning.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Loose (ME15, ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Leave it or put it right?
A blocked plenum and clogged filters cut the airflow at the canopy. Smoke and heat hang around the cooking line while the fan strains. A clean canopy and plenum let the extract do its job. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Loose rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why Loose businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Loose.
- 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.
- You get pictures of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Grease, kitchens and Loose
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 8 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Loose, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Loose sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Loose are the job of Maidstone council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Loose, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. School kitchens, at schools like Loose Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Loose and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Loose is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: ME15 and ME17. Local streets include Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. We also cover the places around Loose: Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Loose
Around Loose, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Cornwallis Academy and The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
Do you need canopy cleaning in Loose?
The plenum is hidden behind the filters, so nobody sees it build up. Daily cleaning reaches the canopy face but rarely gets further, so the plenum often carries months of grease.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- A hood coated in old grease
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Oakwood Hospital (about 2.5 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Loose questions
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Loose in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Loose, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you work in villages like Loose?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do we need to close the kitchen for a canopy clean?
We clean when you are not cooking, so most kitchens do not lose a service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
Grease that builds up inside the canopy has to go somewhere. Once the troughs and plenum are full, it runs down and drips, often mixed with condensation. A thorough clean stops it.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What do you do with what you remove?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
The filters are removed, cleaned and put back. Each filter is checked for fit as it goes back, because gaps let grease through.
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How we price canopy cleaning
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Never run the range with a filter out
After the clean you get a photo report showing the canopy, plenum and housing before and after. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
Wipe the canopy surfaces at the end of each day. It will not replace a professional clean, but it slows the build-up you can see.