East Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Northiam canopy cleaning
Specialist canopy cleaning for Northiam: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Part by part
Island canopies
The underside of an island canopy is in full view so a clean, even finish matters. We degrease it thoroughly and photograph the result.
Plenums and filter housings
The plenum is the space behind the filters where air gathers before entering the duct. Grease that slips past the filters settles there, and it’s cleaned every time we clean the canopy.
About our canopy cleaning in Northiam
For canopies and hoods in Northiam, the work follows the same careful routine: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. You get pictures of the canopy before and after. The work covers wall canopies, grease gutters and plenum chambers, and the jobs we see most are filters that clog soon after cleaning and greasy streaks across the canopy.
In a village or hamlet like Northiam, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, 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.
- Location
- Northiam (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
We clear away the sheeting, waste grease and water before we leave. Every filter is refitted and checked, and the kitchen is ready to cook.
Empty the grease troughs and cups before they fill. Overflowing troughs are the usual cause of drips onto the range, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
Northiam questions
Can you come to Northiam after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which fire authority looks after Northiam?
Northiam is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What happens to the filters during the clean?
The filters come out so the plenum behind them can be cleaned, and they’re cleaned before going back in. Any that are damaged are noted on the report.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?
A canopy-only clean is possible, but it is not a full TR19 clean. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
Do you cover Northiam?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Northiam included.
Why deal with it now?
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. That is a hygiene problem as well as a fire one, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. It’s simpler to plan the work at Northiam now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
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What we’re called out for in Northiam
A canopy in Northiam picks up grease at much the same rate as one anywhere else with the same cooking: the hours and the type of cooking decide how fast. High-heat cooking coats it fastest.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Northiam Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Towns and villages near Northiam
Also in Northiam
Kitchen extracts in Northiam
Northiam, about 46 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Fire safety in Northiam falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Great Dixter, about 0.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Northiam; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Northiam and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Northiam among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 19 miles away.
Every address in TN31 is covered for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Being close to the A268, Northiam is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Close by, we work in Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Northiam
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hayes Arms Hotel and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Open spaces near Northiam include Flatropers Wood.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. For a village or hamlet like Northiam, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- You get photos of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What a clean won’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- Electrical faults in the canopy
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings