West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Sidlesham, West Sussex
Canopy cleaning in Sidlesham from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Condensation running down the canopy
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
How we handle canopy cleaning in Sidlesham
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? A photo of the canopy and filters is a good start when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, normally within one working day. The work covers baffle filters, wall canopies and grease gutters, and people most often call us about smoke hanging around the canopy during service and drips from the canopy onto the range.
In a village or hamlet like Sidlesham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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 grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Questions from Sidlesham
Which fire service covers Sidlesham?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Sidlesham. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can school kitchens in Sidlesham be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Sidlesham. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your term dates and we will plan around them.
How long is a canopy clean?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, but large or heavily soiled canopies take longer. We’ll tell you what to expect.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Will I get a report after the canopy clean?
Every clean comes with a photo report that lists what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach. A full TR19 clean adds a certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you clean canopies in all kinds of kitchens?
Canopies in pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, offices and other kitchens. Whatever is cooked under it, the canopy is cleaned the same thorough way, with the equipment off and cool.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
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 cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What the work involves, part by part
School and staff canteen kitchens
Lighter cooking still leaves grease on the canopy. BESA guidance still sets a minimum interval for the whole system, and the canopy is part of it.
Island canopies
The underside of an island canopy is in full view so a clean, even finish matters. We degrease it thoroughly and photograph the result.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits, and we clear up before we go. For a village or hamlet like Sidlesham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Sidlesham, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Sidlesham kitchens: local notes
Sidlesham lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency data counts about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in Sidlesham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Every kitchen among them that cooks under a canopy has a hood, plenum and filters collecting grease. Fire safety in Sidlesham falls to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Richard's Hospital about 4.7 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham or elsewhere in Sidlesham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. From the centre of Sidlesham to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Sidlesham is one of them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 13 miles from Sidlesham.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for canopy cleaning. Streets in the area include Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. With the B2145 close by, Sidlesham is simple for us to get to for canopy cleaning. Other places close to Sidlesham include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Sidlesham
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Sidlesham
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- How easy every part is to reach
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Tell us when the canopy starts to drip
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. If the job covers only the canopy, the paperwork reflects that.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Air that keeps moving carries less grease onto the canopy.
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Common problems we fix in Sidlesham
Filters that are missing, damaged or badly seated leave gaps. More grease reaches the plenum and housing than they’re designed to take, which shows up as heavy deposits when the filters come out.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Condensation running down the canopy
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Sidlesham Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What records you will receive afterwards
- When the next visit should be, and why
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
- A light fitting that doesn’t work
- Bent or broken filters
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Sidlesham
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Plenum chambers