Greater London · Canopy and hood cleaning
Roehampton canopy cleaning
Looking for canopy cleaning in Roehampton? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Grease filters blocking between washes
Canopy cleaning in Roehampton, done properly
We have been cleaning kitchen canopies since we started trading in 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, we treat the canopy as one part of a whole system, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers wall canopies, island canopies and plenum chambers, and common reasons people get in touch are a sticky, discoloured canopy and a greasy hood noticed by an inspector.
London kitchens tend to trade late and open early, so extract cleaning in Roehampton is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Place
- Roehampton (SW15, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Before any visit in Roehampton, we agree where the van can stop and how equipment reaches the system.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Roehampton
The FSA’s data shows about 41 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Roehampton. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Roehampton are the job of Wandsworth council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Roehampton falls to London Fire Brigade. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Margaret's Church or elsewhere in Roehampton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Queen Mary's Hospital (about within half a mile west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. School kitchens, at schools like Granard Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Roehampton is about 2 miles south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. Roehampton gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Roehampton is one of them. We also work in London, about 7 miles from Roehampton.
Canopy cleaning in SW15 and SW13 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Rodway Road, Cortis Road and Torwood Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Roehampton, we cover Putney (1 mile north-east), Barnes (1 mile north), Mortlake (1 mile north-west), East Sheen (1 mile north-west) and Putney Vale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Roehampton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to King's Head pub, The Falcons School for Girls and ARK Putney Academy and the streets around them. Roehampton’s nearest station is Barnes station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Putney Exchange (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Bent or broken filters
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Never run the range with a filter out
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Do not scrape the canopy with metal tools
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. If the job covers only the canopy, the paperwork reflects that.
Wipe the canopy surfaces at the end of each day. It won’t replace a professional clean, but it slows the build-up you can see.
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What affects the quote in Roehampton
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
If you need canopy cleaning in Roehampton, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
What happens if it’s left?
A canopy clean in Roehampton now stops the grease spreading further. It takes a few hours for most canopies, done while the kitchen is closed. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. For a site in Roehampton, fitting the work in overnight now is far easier than closing at short notice later.
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- We’re fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every job surveyed first
- One number for every site across the South East and London
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
School and staff canteen kitchens
Lighter cooking still leaves grease on the canopy. The whole system still needs cleaning at least every 12 months under BESA guidance, and the canopy is part of it.
Wall canopies
A wall-mounted canopy runs along the back of the range. The joint between canopy and wall is a common grease trap, and we clean that join along with the inside of the hood.
FAQs for Roehampton
Who is the fire and rescue service for Roehampton?
It’s London Fire Brigade, which covers Roehampton. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can a school canteen extract in Roehampton be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 21 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Roehampton, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
Allow a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Your quote will give a time.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.