East Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Plumpton Green
Canopy cleaning in Plumpton Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
How we handle canopy cleaning in Plumpton Green
We’ve been cleaning kitchen canopies since we started trading in 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers baffle filters, island canopies and plenum chambers, and people most often call us about filters that never seem to stay clean and canopy gutters full of old fat.
Somewhere as small as Plumpton Green, 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.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that’s cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
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.
What the work involves, part by part
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteen staff see the canopy, not the duct behind it. We clean it and the plenum behind the filters, so what’s out of sight is dealt with too.
Pub and hotel kitchens
In pubs and hotels, the kitchen may be busy for much of the day. That is a lot of grease on the canopy, and canopy cleans between full cleans can help.
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a few hours for most canopies. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Plumpton Green knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Nearby places to Plumpton Green
Also in Plumpton Green
What canopy cleaning looks like in Plumpton Green
The FSA’s data shows about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Plumpton Green and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Plumpton Green is covered by 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. It’s Lewes council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Plumpton Green. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Plumpton Green is St Francis Hospital, about 4.2 miles north. Commuter trade near Plumpton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near All Saints or elsewhere in Plumpton Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. We carry out canopy cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Plumpton Green and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Plumpton Green is one of them. Brighton is in our area too, about 8 miles from Plumpton Green.
Work in BN7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Plumpton Green
In Plumpton Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Chailey School and Fountain Inn and the streets around them. Plumpton Green has its own railway station: Plumpton station. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Plumpton Green include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The times the site is available
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When your team notices a problem 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.
Why deal with it now?
A canopy clean in Plumpton Green now stops the grease spreading further. The work takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several, done while the kitchen is closed. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. In a place like Plumpton Green, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why Plumpton Green businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Questions from Plumpton Green
Is Plumpton Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you work in Plumpton Green outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Are you accredited?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.