East Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Pett
Canopy cleaning in Pett, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Condensation running down the canopy
Canopy cleaning around Pett
Sea air reaches Pett, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records list about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Pett. Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. In Pett, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Rother council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary & St Peter, or anywhere in Pett, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Lamb House is about 4.7 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN35 postcode area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page, about 26 miles away.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area for canopy cleaning. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out canopy cleaning in Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Around Pett
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, about 2.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
About our canopy cleaning in Pett
Every canopy we clean in Pett gets the same treatment: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. Before and after photos go into your report. The work covers island canopies, plenum chambers and wall canopies, and the jobs we see most are a filter housing caked in grease and a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away.
Somewhere as small as Pett, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up, and we clear up before we go. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Pett before we set off.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after photos go into your report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
For canopy cleaning in Pett, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. 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.
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When to call us in Pett
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. As the canopy cools, condensation forms, carrying grease with it. The result is sticky streaks and drips onto the range.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- Fat running down the front of the hood
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Conquest Hospital (about 4.5 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What insurance they carry
Part by part
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.
Wall canopies
At the back of the canopy, behind the filters, grease builds up unseen. With the filters out we can get to it and degrease it properly.
What affects the quote in Pett
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
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 so you know the cost before work begins.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Pett
Can you work in Pett outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Pett?
Fire safety enforcement in Pett is handled by 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 is TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
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, and we can fit those.
Do you work in Pett?
Yes. We cover Pett and across East Sussex, within our South East and London area. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Why does grease run off the canopy edge?
Normally because the troughs or gutters are full, or the plenum is overloaded. Grease has nowhere else to go, so it runs down and drips, and condensation can carry it too. A canopy clean sorts it out.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Leave it or put it right?
In Pett, as elsewhere, a greasy canopy is one of the first things an inspector sees. Keeping it clean shows the rest of the kitchen is being looked after and keeping it that way is easier than catching up. If the system at a site near Pett fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
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