Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Mersham
Specialist canopy cleaning for Mersham: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Mersham.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Canopy cleaning in Mersham, done properly
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? Send us a photo of the hood and filters when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and you will get a fixed price, usually within one working day. Typical jobs include a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away and filters that never seem to stay clean, across grease gutters, island canopies and plenum chambers.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Mersham (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Also near Mersham
Also in Mersham
FAQs for Mersham
Do you work in villages like Mersham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Mersham is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Mersham?
Food hygiene inspections in Mersham are carried out by Ashford council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
Canopy cleaning is part of TR19, not the whole of it. We’ll make clear on the report which parts were cleaned so nobody mistakes it for a full system clean.
When to call us in Mersham
Any canopy in Mersham that’s used for cooking will gather grease in the end. It’s fuel, sitting directly over the burners, so a flare-up near a greasy hood can quickly become a fire.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
Historic houses near Mersham, such as Westenhanger Castle about 4.7 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before booking anyone
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
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.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Mersham
There are about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Mersham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half), according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Every kitchen among them that cooks under a canopy has a hood, plenum and filters collecting grease. Mersham sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Environmental health officers from Ashford council inspect food businesses in Mersham. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like William Harvey Hospital about 1.7 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. For schools such as Mersham Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. If you need canopy cleaning in Mersham, please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Mersham. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Maidstone, about 20 miles from Mersham.
Every address in TN25 is covered for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road, The Street and Church Close, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. We also cover Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Mersham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Farriers Arms and Poulton Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease troughs and gutters
Many canopies have troughs or gutters around the edge to catch running grease. We empty and degrease them, so they can do their job again.
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteens and school kitchens tend to run to a timetable, so the canopy can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed. Holidays and weekends work well.