Isle of Wight · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Canopy cleaning for Shorwell and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Poor capture at the hood
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Shorwell
Of the whole extract system, the canopy is the bit on show. Being first in line, it collects grease on the inside surfaces, along the seams and in the troughs. Our canopy clean covers the shell inside and out, plus the plenum and the filter housing. If you are dealing with a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection and smoke hanging around the canopy during service, we can help, from plenum chambers, canopy light fittings and wall canopies onwards.
Work in a small place like Shorwell starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. In a place like Shorwell, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why Shorwell businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Places near Shorwell
Other services in Shorwell
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
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.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. Somewhere like Shorwell, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- Cooking equipment is left to cool and the area under the canopy protected.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- Clean filters are refitted and before and after pictures go into your report.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
How we price canopy cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What canopy cleaning looks like in Shorwell
Shorwell is within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. In Shorwell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Shorwell falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St. Peter's Church, or anywhere in Shorwell, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A hospital like Whitecroft Hospital, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Shorwell to the outskirts, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 17 miles away.
All of PO30 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Shorwell
Around Shorwell, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Crown Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shorwell include Brighstone Down.
What the work involves, part by part
Grease troughs and gutters
Where a trough drains into a grease cup, that is emptied and cleaned too, and we will show staff where it is.
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.
Questions from Shorwell
Can you come to Shorwell after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Which environmental health team covers Shorwell?
Food hygiene inspections in Shorwell are carried out by Isle of Wight council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?
You can have the canopy cleaned on its own, but it won’t cover the ductwork or fan. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. We will tell you what to expect.
Do you need canopy cleaning in Shorwell?
Moisture in the air mixes with the grease on the canopy. As the canopy cools, condensation forms, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Northcourt Manor is about 0.3 miles north), access may need planning.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.