East Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in South Malling, East Sussex
Canopy cleaning in South Malling from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Grease filters blocking between washes
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
About our canopy cleaning in South Malling
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? Send us a photo of the hood and filters when you call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we will give you a fixed quote for canopy cleaning, normally within one working day. If you have grease dripping from the canopy edge and wet, greasy drips from the hood, we can put it right, from island canopies, wall canopies and baffle filters onwards.
For a smaller kitchen near South Malling, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Getting the canopy cleaned in South Malling now saves a bigger job later. The work takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits, done while the kitchen is closed. Put off, the grease simply moves further into the system. It’s better to plan the work at a site near South Malling than wait for a failure.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- A written report with photos after each visit
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
How the job changes from site to site
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
Some troughs drain to a cup or drawer, we empty and clean that as well, and we will show staff where it is.
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in South Malling
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Also in South Malling
How it works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. In a place like South Malling, we fit the visit around your hours.
- 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.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after photos and a next clean date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
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What canopy cleaning looks like in South Malling
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 50 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 13 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around South Malling, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. The fire and rescue service for South Malling is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Food hygiene inspections in South Malling are the job of Lewes council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Lewes Victoria Hospital (about 0.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Michael, or anywhere in South Malling, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN7 postcode area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Brighton, about 7 miles from South Malling.
We work across the BN7 and BN8 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A26 and A2029, South Malling is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Around South Malling
Typical jobs here are in premises near Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land, among other places. The closest station to South Malling is Lewes station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Questions from South Malling
Can you get to a site in South Malling?
Yes. South Malling is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which council inspects kitchens in South Malling?
That is Lewes council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in South Malling. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How much notice should we give?
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.
Can I just have the canopy cleaned instead of the whole system?
A canopy-only clean is possible, but it isn’t a full TR19 clean. For TR19, the whole system needs cleaning, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
We take them out, clean them and put them back. Between cleans, a filter exchange service can keep them in good order.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What does canopy cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Run the extract the whole time you’re cooking
- Never run the range with a filter out
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
After the clean you get a photo report showing the canopy, plenum and housing before and after. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
Do not let canopy gutters fill to the brim. Overflowing troughs are the usual cause of drips onto the range, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.