West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in North Heath, West Sussex
Our technicians work in North Heath on canopy cleaning. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A hood coated in old grease
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
Canopy cleaning in North Heath, done properly
Of the whole extract system, the canopy is the bit on show. It’s also the first place cooking vapour meets, so grease gathers on its inner skin, seams and gutters. We clean it inside and out, along with the plenum and filter housing behind it. The work covers wall canopies, island canopies and grease gutters, and the jobs we see most are condensation running down the canopy and fat running down the front of the hood.
For a kitchen in or near North Heath, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- North Heath (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in North Heath
The fire and rescue service for North Heath is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. At about 39 miles from central London, North Heath sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A TR19® clean in North Heath does not stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of North Heath to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. North Heath is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for canopy cleaning. Brighton is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. Canopy cleaning is available to premises on Gay Street Lane and Stane Street and nearby roads. Other places close to North Heath include Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near North Heath
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Not far away are The Mens.
When to call us in North Heath
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. Left to fill up, they spill over, so fat ends up running down the front of the hood.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Poor capture at the hood
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Old Place Manor, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near North Heath; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether a survey comes first
North Heath questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in North Heath?
That’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work in villages like North Heath?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, North Heath included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Refit filters the right way round and fully seated
- Check and empty canopy gutters regularly
Anything worth knowing goes into the report: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that’s cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
Empty the grease troughs and cups before they fill. Most canopy drips start with a full trough, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
Nearby places to North Heath
Other services in North Heath
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Different parts, different methods
Wall canopies
Long wall canopies often have several filter banks. We work along the canopy section by section, with photos for each.
Pub and hotel kitchens
Pub and hotel kitchens can cook from breakfast to late evening. That is a lot of grease on the canopy, so it may need cleaning between full TR19 cleans.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Electrical faults in the canopy
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. Somewhere like North Heath, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Out of hours, the range is switched off, cooled and covered.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
If you need canopy cleaning in North Heath, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in North Heath
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.