Kent · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Shottenden, Kent
Canopy cleaning for Shottenden and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
- Condensation and grease dripping together
Canopy cleaning in Shottenden
A greasy canopy tells an inspector a lot before they’ve opened anything. Under the surface, the plenum behind the filters is typically in a worse state. Canopy cleaning deals with both, so the hood looks right and works properly. The work covers canopy light fittings, wall canopies and island canopies, and people most often call us about a filter housing caked in grease and wet, greasy drips from the hood.
For a kitchen in or near Shottenden, 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 to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
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Between visits
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Check and empty canopy gutters regularly
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
Where the canopy is cleaned as part of a full TR19® Grease clean, a TR19 certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal. Where only the canopy is done, the report says so clearly.
Wipe the canopy surfaces at the end of each day. It does not reach the plenum, but it stops the outside building up.
Grease, kitchens and Shottenden
Food hygiene inspections in Shottenden are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Shottenden falls to Kent 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Shottenden (Belmont House and Gardens is about 3.7 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care. A TR19® clean in Shottenden doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Sites in Shottenden get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with photos. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, about 17 miles from Shottenden.
Our technicians cover all of CT4 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Local streets include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. Other places close to Shottenden include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Shottenden
Shottenden’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Shottenden.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- Cooking equipment is left to cool and the area under the canopy protected.
- We remove the grease filters and clean the plenum and filter housing.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
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. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Shottenden: your questions answered
Do you work at weekends in Shottenden?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Shottenden within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Shottenden included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
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 TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
What causes grease to drip from the hood?
Most drips come from overflowing troughs, damaged filters or a plenum thick with grease. We clean all three and point out anything that is causing it.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
For landlords and multi-site operators
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
When it’s something else
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
Leave it or put it right?
Baked-on grease gets harder to shift the longer it stays. Over months, the heat hardens it into a stubborn coating, so the longer it’s left, the longer the clean takes. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Full insurance on every job
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the quote in Shottenden
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- How easy every part is to reach
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.