Greater London · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in South Hampstead
Canopy and hood cleaning for commercial sites in South Hampstead and across Greater London. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
How we handle canopy cleaning in South Hampstead
We clean canopies in South Hampstead when the kitchen isn’t cooking: after service, overnight or at the weekend. The equipment underneath is switched off, left to cool and sheeted so the kitchen is ready when we go. If you are dealing with condensation running down the canopy and an EHO comment about the canopy, we can put it right, from island canopies, canopy light fittings and baffle filters onwards.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so work in South Hampstead is normally booked for the night or the early hours. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- South Hampstead (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
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. Loading bays, visitor permits and roof access are the first things we ask about for a site in South Hampstead.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- You get pictures of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. 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.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- A light fitting that does not work
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
How we price canopy cleaning
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- What state the system is in
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Places near South Hampstead
Other services in South Hampstead
Leave it or put it right?
If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. Some kitchens need the canopy cleaning more often than the whole system, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Grease, kitchens and South Hampstead
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 74 pubs and bars and about 22 hotels and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of South Hampstead. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Kitchens in South Hampstead get their food hygiene inspections from Camden council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. London Fire Brigade covers South Hampstead. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
School kitchens, at schools like The UCL Academy for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (about 0.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of All Souls or elsewhere in South Hampstead, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
South Hampstead is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Whether your site is in the middle of South Hampstead or further out, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We cover every part of NW3, NW8 and NW6 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, all of which we cover for canopy cleaning. If your site is just outside South Hampstead, we cover Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Around South Hampstead
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Cafe Med pub, St. Mary's Town and Country School and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. Also close by are Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Primrose Hill (0.6 miles east). There’s a railway station in South Hampstead itself: South Hampstead station. Other landmarks nearby include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and O2 Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
FAQs for South Hampstead
Can you come to South Hampstead after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Is parking a problem for work in South Hampstead?
Parking and loading in London need planning, so tell us about bays, permits and building rules when you book. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What paperwork do I get after a canopy clean?
You get a photo report with before and after pictures. Full system cleans also come with a TR19 certificate.
Do you work in South Hampstead?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes South Hampstead.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
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.