West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Poling canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for Poling and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Poling
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. We scrape the heavy deposits, then degrease the surfaces with methods that suit the build-up, using hot water or steam where it helps. We’re often asked to deal with a plenum thick with grease behind the filters and filters that clog soon after cleaning, on canopy light fittings, wall canopies and plenum chambers.
Somewhere as small as Poling, 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Keep the fan on through service
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
Anything worth knowing goes into the report: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that’s cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. We keep it to what matters.
Run the extract for as long as anything is cooking. Air that keeps moving carries less grease onto the canopy.
Places near Poling
Also in Poling
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Electrical faults in the canopy
- Weak extraction caused by a failing fan motor
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Poling
Poling is within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Poling. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Poling is West Sussex 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.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Poling is Zachary Merton Hospital, about 2.1 miles south. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Littlehampton Academy or anywhere near Poling, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Poling or further out, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Poling is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for canopy cleaning. We also work in Brighton, around 17 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of BN18 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Other places close to Poling include Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Near you in Poling
For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
FAQs for Poling
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Poling during the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Poling, the Food Standards Agency lists about 5 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Poling?
Food hygiene inspections in Poling are carried out by Arun council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
Wall and island canopies, long cooking-line hoods and small single hoods. The method is the same: filters out, plenum and housing cleaned, canopy degreased inside and out.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
A canopy only holds so much grease. Once the troughs and plenum are full, it runs down and drips, often mixed with condensation. Cleaning removes the cause.
How we price canopy cleaning
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the system is
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
To help 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.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Poling can be planned properly.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Poling, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
Signs you need canopy cleaning in Poling
A canopy in Poling picks up grease at much the same rate as one anywhere else with the same cooking: it comes down to how long the kitchen cooks and what’s on the menu. High-heat cooking coats it fastest.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere in Poling, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- How they set the interval to the next visit