Greater London · Canopy and hood cleaning
Tatsfield canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for Tatsfield, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
What canopy cleaning cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Tatsfield
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
Canopy cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Tatsfield
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but some sites need the canopy done between full cleans. Where that’s the case, we will be clear that the ducts and fan are not included, so your records stay accurate. Typical jobs include a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away and grease filters blocking between washes, across canopy light fittings, plenum chambers and island canopies.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, with extract ducts that can climb several floors to discharge at roof level. For a kitchen in Tatsfield, that typically means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A canopy clean in Tatsfield now stops the grease spreading further. The work takes a few hours for most canopies, done while the kitchen is closed. Left alone, grease keeps moving into the plenum and duct. Shared walls, risers and roofs mean a problem at one London site seldom stays put.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We diagnose before we treat
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
How it works
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 part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. If your building in Tatsfield has sign-in rules, permits or key holders, mention them when you book.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- With the filters out, the plenum and housing are cleaned back.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and pictures are taken.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Places near Tatsfield
Other services in Tatsfield
Grease, kitchens and Tatsfield
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars across Tatsfield and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Tatsfield is London Fire Brigade. 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. Most London extract cleaning happens at night, after the last service.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tandridge Priory about 2.8 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Tatsfield, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Titsey Place is about 1.4 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the TN16 postcode area, we can take on canopy cleaning. Tatsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for London, roughly 15 miles from Tatsfield.
Our technicians cover all of TN16 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Near you in Tatsfield
The nearest railway station is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What staff can safely do
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.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Different parts, different methods
Grease troughs and gutters
A blocked or full trough is the usual cause of grease dripping from the canopy. We clean it out so the grease has somewhere to go.
Pub and hotel kitchens
In a pub or hotel, the canopy is often in view of staff all day, so drips and smells soon become a daily nuisance. Cleaning the canopy and plenum sorts it.
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Run the extract the whole time you’re cooking
The report gives a recommended next clean date. It reflects how long the kitchen cooks and how much grease we removed, in line with BESA guidance.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Wash or exchange them regularly, and never cook with one missing. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
Tatsfield: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Tatsfield?
Kitchens in Tatsfield are inspected by Tandridge council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you work in Tatsfield outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Tatsfield keeps running as normal. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we will typically reply within one working day.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
Most drips come from overflowing troughs, damaged filters or a plenum thick with grease. We clean all three and point out anything that’s causing it.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
How long does canopy cleaning take?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. We’ll tell you what to expect.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not typically. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.