Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Stoke Lyne
Canopy cleaning for Stoke Lyne and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
Canopy cleaning in Stoke Lyne, done properly
The canopy is where the extract system breathes in. If it’s coated in grease, everything downstream gets more of it. Our diagnosis starts there, and the treatment is a thorough degrease of the hood, plenum and housing. We are often asked to deal with a greasy hood noticed by an inspector and grease dripping from the canopy edge, on grease gutters, baffle filters and plenum chambers.
In a village or hamlet like Stoke Lyne, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Stoke Lyne (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
Canopy cleaning can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Island canopies
Part by part
Wall canopies
Long wall canopies often have several filter banks. We work along the canopy section by section, with photos for each.
Island canopies
Everything about an island canopy is on show so a clean, even finish matters. We degrease it thoroughly and photograph the result.
How we price canopy cleaning
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Stoke Lyne: your questions answered
Can you get to a site in Stoke Lyne?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Stoke Lyne is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can the work in Stoke Lyne be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Stoke Lyne can fit around your hours. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty, and TR19® is the recognised benchmark for meeting it. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
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 filters during the clean?
We remove the filters to reach the plenum, then clean and refit them. We’ll tell you if any need replacing.
Canopy cleaning in Stoke Lyne: the local picture
Stoke Lyne is about 56 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. It’s Cherwell council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Stoke Lyne. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Stoke Lyne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Stoke Lyne is about 3 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX27 postcode area, we cover canopy cleaning for commercial sites. Stoke Lyne is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for canopy cleaning. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: OX27. If your site is just outside Stoke Lyne, we cover Hardwick (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles south), Hethe (2 miles north-east), Fringford (2 miles east) and Caversfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles south), Kidlington (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south).
Around Stoke Lyne
Typical jobs here are in premises near Peyton Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.4 miles south. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Ardley Castle (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Graven Hill.
Common problems we fix in Stoke Lyne
Grease doesn’t build up any differently in Stoke Lyne: it comes down to how long the kitchen cooks and what’s on the menu. High-heat cooking coats it fastest.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Bicester Community Hospital (about 3.8 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for most canopies. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Stoke Lyne, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by photos or in person.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and pictures are taken.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
- Wipe the canopy down at close every day
- Keep the fan on through service
We clear away the sheeting, waste grease and water before we leave. Every filter is refitted and checked ready for the next service.
A change in how the canopy behaves is worth reporting. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.