West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Strettington canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning in Strettington, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- An EHO comment about the canopy
Canopy cleaning in Strettington
Every canopy we clean in Strettington gets the same treatment: filters out, plenum scraped and degreased, then the canopy cleaned inside and out. You get photos of the canopy before and after. The work covers plenum chambers, wall canopies and grease gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are drips from the canopy onto the range and a greasy hood noticed by an inspector.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A canopy clean in Strettington now stops the grease spreading further. The work takes a few hours for most canopies, out of hours so service carries on. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. If the system at a site near Strettington fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What the work involves, part by part
School and staff canteen kitchens
School and canteen kitchens often cook to set hours, so the canopy can be cleaned when the kitchen is closed. Holidays and weekends work well.
Pub and hotel kitchens
In pubs and hotels, the kitchen may be busy for much of the day. Long hours mean the canopy collects grease fast, so it may need cleaning between full TR19 cleans.
Canopy cleaning around Strettington
Food Standards Agency records list about 17 restaurants, cafés and works canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Strettington. Where they cook under a hood, the plenum behind the filters is where grease hides. In Strettington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Strettington sits within the area of West 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Andrew's Church, or anywhere in Strettington, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Strettington is Chichester Centre, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide canopy cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Strettington and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 15 miles from Strettington.
Canopy cleaning in PO18 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Strettington: Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Near you in Strettington
Around Strettington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School, among other places. Strettington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Do you need canopy cleaning in Strettington?
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. Left to fill up, they spill over, so fat ends up running down the front of the hood.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A filter housing caked in grease
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- An EHO comment about the canopy
Goodwood House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Strettington; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
- How they set the interval to the next visit
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Strettington, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We look at the canopy first, from photos or on a visit.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- We remove the grease filters and clean the plenum and filter housing.
- Inside and out, the canopy and its grease channels are degreased.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and photos are taken.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Strettington
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your questions about canopy cleaning in Strettington
Can you come to Strettington after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Strettington keeps running as normal. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire service covers Strettington?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Strettington. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you cover Strettington?
Yes. We work in Strettington and across West Sussex, within our South East and London area. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
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. TR19 Grease covers everything the grease travels through, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
Which accreditations do you hold?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we are fully insured.
What paperwork do I get after a canopy clean?
A photo report, with before and after pictures of the canopy and plenum. It also gives a recommended date for the next clean.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
- Check filters aren’t leaving gaps
The kitchen is handed back clean, with the sheeting gone and the waste removed. Every filter is refitted and checked ready for the next service.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. More drips or quicker clogging often mean the cleaning interval needs looking at, which a grease thickness test can confirm.