West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Rock, West Sussex
One call covers canopy cleaning in Rock, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Canopy cleaning in Rock: the local picture
The fire and rescue service for Rock is West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from Horsham council inspect food businesses in Rock. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Rock (Parham House is about 3.9 miles west), fitting access panels needs care. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for canopy cleaning. We cover sites on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close and nearby roads. We also cover Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rock
Typical jobs here are in premises near Rydon Community College and The Frankland Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
Canopy cleaning in Rock
The canopy is where the extract system breathes in. If it’s coated in grease, everything downstream gets more of it. We start the check-up there, and the treatment is a thorough degrease of the hood, plenum and housing. The work covers grease gutters, plenum chambers and canopy light fittings, and common reasons people get in touch are grease filters blocking between washes and fat running down the front of the hood.
For a kitchen in or near Rock, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Rock (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Rock
A canopy clean in Rock now stops the grease spreading further. It takes a few hours for most canopies, out of hours so service carries on. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Rock
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- In business since 2009
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
What we’re called out for in Rock
Moisture in the air mixes with the grease on the canopy. As the canopy cools, condensation forms, carrying grease with it. The result is sticky streaks and drips onto the range.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Rock, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What paperwork you get at the end
Rock: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Rock?
Food hygiene inspections in Rock are carried out by Horsham council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire service covers Rock?
That’s 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.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How long is a canopy clean?
One lightly soiled hood does not take long, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. You’ll know before work begins.
How much does canopy cleaning cost in Rock?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
What happens to the filters during the clean?
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.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Rock
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A light fitting that does not work
- Bent or broken filters
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Rock
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
What else we do in Rock
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours for most canopies. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Rock.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is 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
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Move anything stored near the system
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Tell us when the canopy starts to drip
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Never run the range with a filter out
The report gives a recommended next clean date. It reflects how long the kitchen cooks and how much grease we removed, in line with BESA guidance.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Air that keeps moving carries less grease onto the canopy.