West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Saddlescombe
Canopy and hood cleaning for Saddlescombe, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
About our canopy cleaning in Saddlescombe
Think of the canopy as the mouth of the extract. 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. Common call-outs are for greasy streaks across the canopy and a plenum thick with grease behind the filters, across wall canopies, island canopies and plenum chambers.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
Common problems we fix in Saddlescombe
Moisture in the air mixes with the grease on the canopy. Water vapour condenses on the cooler canopy surfaces and drips, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Poor capture at the hood
Where a hall near The Church of the Holy Trinity, or anywhere in Saddlescombe, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What insurance they carry
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. 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 part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Saddlescombe knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and pictures are taken.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Saddlescombe
If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. In a busy kitchen, the canopy and plenum can need attention between TR19 cleans, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Saddlescombe
- We diagnose before we treat
- Each visit written up, with photos
- Fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
Saddlescombe questions
Which fire service covers Saddlescombe?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Saddlescombe. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work overnight in Saddlescombe?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Saddlescombe doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
How long is a canopy clean?
It takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
What causes grease to drip from the hood?
Full gutters and a heavily coated plenum are the common causes. With nowhere to collect, the grease overflows, and condensation can carry it too. Cleaning the canopy and plenum clears it.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
The full canopy, inside and out, and the plenum behind it. Troughs, gutters and filter housings are cleaned too.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Canopy cleaning around Saddlescombe
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 7 pubs and bars and about 3 hotels and guest houses in and around Saddlescombe, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Saddlescombe 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. Kitchens in Saddlescombe get their food hygiene inspections from Mid Sussex council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Saddlescombe is Montefiore Hospital, about 4.3 miles south-east. Historic houses near Saddlescombe, such as Portslade Manor about 3.3 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. If you need canopy cleaning in Saddlescombe, please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, Saddlescombe included. Saddlescombe is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for canopy cleaning.
All of BN45 is covered for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Saddlescombe
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Waterhall and Royal Oak pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Towns and villages near Saddlescombe
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What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The times the site is available
- How big the system is
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
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
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
A full system clean comes with a TR19 certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Where only the canopy is done, the report says so clearly.
A daily wipe of the hood keeps fresh grease from baking on. It won’t replace a professional clean, but it slows the build-up you can see.