West Berkshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Skinners Green, West Berkshire
Professional canopy cleaning in and around Skinners Green, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with photos.
- Poor capture at the hood
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Canopy cleaning in Skinners Green
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. Thick deposits are scraped off by hand, then the surfaces degreased to suit what’s there, using hot water or steam where it helps. Common call-outs are for a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away and a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection, across wall canopies, plenum chambers and canopy light fittings.
For a kitchen in or near Skinners Green, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Plenums and filter housings
Behind the grease filters is the plenum. Grease that slips past the filters settles there, so it’s scraped and degreased on every canopy clean.
Grease troughs and gutters
Many canopies have troughs or gutters around the edge to catch running grease. They’re emptied and cleaned during the job, so they can do their job again.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by canopy cleaning, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Bent or broken filters
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
What affects the quote in Skinners Green
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- A few general shots of the system
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
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. From there, it takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. The timing of a visit to Skinners Green is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Advice
Do you need canopy cleaning in Skinners Green?
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.
Look out for these warning signs:
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Michael or anywhere around Skinners Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
Skinners Green kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Skinners Green, up to about a mile and a half out. Any of those kitchens with a canopy has a hood that needs cleaning inside and out. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Skinners Green. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s West Berkshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Skinners Green. 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.
A hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Term dates shape school work: for a school like John Rankin Infant and Nursery School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Skinners Green or further out, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Skinners Green is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).
All of RG14 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out canopy cleaning in Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Near you in Skinners Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Park House School, St Bartholomew's School and The Gun pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Skinners Green include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Skinners Green: your questions answered
Can the work in Skinners Green be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Skinners Green keeps running as normal. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which council inspects kitchens in Skinners Green?
In Skinners Green, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Which canopies and hoods do you clean?
Most commercial kitchen canopies, from one small hood to a long run of canopies. The survey tells us how best to clean yours, from pictures or a visit.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.