Greater London · Canopy and hood cleaning
North Sheen canopy cleaning
One call covers deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in North Sheen: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Don’t scrape the canopy with metal tools
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Check filters aren’t leaving gaps
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
A daily wipe of the hood keeps fresh grease from baking on. It won’t replace a professional clean, but it slows the build-up you can see.
Canopy cleaning in North Sheen, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but some sites need the canopy done between full cleans. In that case, the report makes clear what was and wasn’t cleaned, so your records stay accurate. If you are dealing with grease channels that no longer drain and a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection, we can help.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in North Sheen, that normally means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- North Sheen (TW9, SW14, W4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in North Sheen
However carefully a kitchen in North Sheen is run, the canopy still collects grease. That grease is fuel sitting right above the heat, so a flare-up near a greasy hood can quickly become a fire.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Kew Riverside Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed
- What paperwork you get at the end
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The size of the system
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
For canopy cleaning in North Sheen, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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. Leave those to us.
What canopy cleaning looks like in North Sheen
Food Standards Agency records list about 388 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 48 takeaways in North Sheen and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a hood, the plenum behind the filters is where grease hides. North Sheen sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Richmond-Upon-Thames council inspect food businesses in North Sheen. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Commuter trade near Kew Gardens station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Barnes Hospital (about 1.1 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
North Sheen is about 3 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. North Sheen gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, North Sheen among them. We also work in London, around 8 miles away.
Work in TW9, SW14 and W4 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Canopy cleaning is available to premises on Kent Road, Ibis Lane and The Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Kew (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), East Sheen (1 mile south-east) and Mortlake (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Sheen
In North Sheen, that means kitchens and buildings near Kew College Prep, Dukes Meadows and Chiswick School. There’s a railway station in North Sheen itself: Kew Gardens station. A little further out are Barnes Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Livat Hammersmith (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in North Sheen
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Towns and villages near North Sheen
What else we do in North Sheen
The process
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours for most canopies. In North Sheen, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
North Sheen questions
Does London parking affect a job in North Sheen?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. If the building has a loading slot system, we will book into it.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in North Sheen?
Food hygiene inspections in North Sheen are carried out by Richmond-Upon-Thames council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Do you work in North Sheen?
Yes. Our technicians work in North Sheen, within the South East and London area we cover.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
Canopies in pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, offices and other kitchens. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
Do we need to close the kitchen for a canopy clean?
We clean when the kitchen is closed: after service, overnight or before opening. The range must be switched off and cooled first.