Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Old Alresford canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for commercial sites in Old Alresford and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
Canopy cleaning in Old Alresford, done properly
Dripping edges and a sticky hood are the first things a visitor notices. What is not seen, behind the filters, tends to be worse. Canopy cleaning deals with both, so the hood looks right and works properly. The work covers island canopies, canopy light fittings and wall canopies, and people most often call us about poor capture at the hood and overflowing grease troughs and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Old Alresford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which 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 call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Old Alresford: your questions answered
Can you work in Old Alresford outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Old Alresford needn’t be disturbed. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Which fire authority looks after Old Alresford?
Fire safety enforcement in Old Alresford is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
Typically because the troughs or gutters are full, or the plenum is overloaded. With nowhere to collect, the grease overflows, and condensation can carry it too. Cleaning the canopy and plenum clears it.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so you keep your normal hours.
Are the filters cleaned too?
The filters come out so the plenum behind them can be cleaned, then clean and refit them. Any that are damaged are noted on the report.
Do you clean canopies in all kinds of kitchens?
Canopies in pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, offices and other kitchens. Whatever is cooked under it, the canopy is cleaned the same thorough way, with the equipment off and cool.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
How we price canopy cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- What state the system is in
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The site address and the type of premises
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Old Alresford
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.
What we’re most often called out for:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Perins School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What records you will receive afterwards
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Kitchen extracts in Old Alresford
The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs and bars registered within about 1.5 miles of central Old Alresford. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Old Alresford is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. Food hygiene inspections in Old Alresford are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Hinton Ampner House, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Old Alresford; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Old Alresford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Sites in Old Alresford get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. We also cover the places around Old Alresford: Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Alresford
In Old Alresford, that means kitchens and buildings near The Globe Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Run the extract the whole time you are cooking
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
We recommend when the canopy, or the whole system, should next be cleaned. That date is based on your cooking hours and what we found, in line with BESA guidance.
A change in how the canopy behaves is worth reporting. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Old Alresford before we set off.
- We look at the canopy first, from pictures or on a visit.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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How the job changes from site to site
Island canopies
An island canopy is open on all sides, which means grease settles on all four sides. Each face is cleaned inside and out.
Plenums and filter housings
Behind the grease filters is the plenum. It catches whatever gets past the filters, so it’s scraped and degreased on every canopy clean.
Why act early in Old Alresford
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and environmental health officers look at the cleanliness of equipment, extraction included. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Old Alresford
- Trading since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Fully insured
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