Brighton and Hove · Canopy and hood cleaning
Saltdean canopy cleaning
One call covers canopy and hood cleaning in Saltdean: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Saltdean
Think of the canopy as the mouth of the extract. A dirty canopy passes more grease further into the system. Our diagnosis starts there, and the cure is a thorough clean of the hood, the plenum and the filter housing. We’re often asked to deal with a greasy hood noticed by an inspector and fat running down the front of the hood, across plenum chambers, wall canopies and baffle filters.
Kitchens around a place like Saltdean are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Place
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Check filters aren’t leaving gaps
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Report new drips or smells from the canopy
- Check all filters are fitted before service
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. We keep it to what matters.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
Saltdean kitchens: local notes
Sea air reaches Saltdean, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 9 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Saltdean. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. It’s Brighton and Hove council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Saltdean. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as French Convalescent Home (about 3 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Monk's House, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses near Saltdean; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Whatever kind of site you run in Saltdean, we can take on canopy cleaning. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, and Saltdean is one of them.
Work in BN2 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your site is just outside Saltdean, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Near you in Saltdean
In Saltdean, that means kitchens and buildings near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School. The closest station to Saltdean is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
What we’re called out for in Saltdean
The canopy takes the hottest, wettest air in the kitchen. Fat in that air settles on the inside of the hood, in its seams and on the filters before what gets through reaches the plenum.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicholas or elsewhere in Saltdean, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- When the next visit should be, and why
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. For a place like Saltdean, we load the van from the survey notes so the work can be done in one visit where possible.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after photos go into your report.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Saltdean, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
FAQs for Saltdean
Does the sea air around Saltdean make a difference to canopy cleaning?
It can, as Saltdean is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Which environmental health team covers Saltdean?
The local authority for Saltdean is Brighton and Hove council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you clean the canopy outside our opening hours?
We clean when you’re not cooking, so most kitchens don’t lose a service. Evenings, overnight and weekends are all possible.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
A full trough, gaps around the filters or a coated plenum. We clean all three and point out anything that’s causing it.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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.
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Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Saltdean
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.