West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Plummers Plain, West Sussex
Canopy cleaning for Plummers Plain, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- A filter housing caked in grease
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
- Electrical faults in the canopy
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Plummers Plain
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
Canopy cleaning in Plummers Plain, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but a canopy can also need cleaning on its own, between full system cleans. In that case, the report makes clear what was and wasn’t cleaned, so your records stay accurate. Common call-outs are for a sticky, discoloured canopy and fat running down the front of the hood, on wall canopies, baffle filters and plenum chambers.
In a village or hamlet like Plummers Plain, 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, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Kitchen extracts in Plummers Plain
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Plummers Plain. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Plummers Plain get their food hygiene inspections from Horsham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Newells Preparatory School or anywhere near Plummers Plain, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Plummers Plain, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Plummers Plain, such as Tyes Place about 2.9 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH13 area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Plummers Plain among them. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
Every address in RH13 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Plummers Plain
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. Plummers Plain’s nearest station is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles north. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
How the visit works
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. All told, the work takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Plummers Plain can be planned properly.
- The canopy is checked from photos or on a visit.
- Out of hours, the range is switched off, cooled and covered.
- We lift out the filters and scrape the plenum and housing.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- We put the filters back, tidy up and photograph the finished canopy.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Leave it or put it right?
A greasy canopy is fuel directly above the flame. A flare-up can catch it and be drawn into the plenum and duct, where a fire is much harder to stop. A clean canopy takes that fuel away. A fault that closes a site in a village like Plummers Plain affects everyone who depends on it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What the work involves, part by part
Grease troughs and gutters
A blocked or full trough is the usual cause of grease dripping from the canopy. Cleaning it clears the drip.
School and staff canteen kitchens
A canteen canopy may cook fewer hours, but it still collects grease. The whole system still needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance, and the canopy is part of it.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Plummers Plain
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Plummers Plain?
The local authority for Plummers Plain is Horsham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire service covers Plummers Plain?
Fire safety enforcement in Plummers Plain is handled by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
Most drips come from overflowing troughs, damaged filters or a plenum thick with grease. We clean the canopy, plenum and troughs and tell you what we find.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Do you work in Plummers Plain?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Plummers Plain included.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.