Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Tetsworth
Canopy and hood cleaning for commercial sites in Tetsworth and across Oxfordshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- A filter housing caked in grease
Canopy cleaning in Tetsworth, done properly
Has the canopy started to drip or look neglected? A photo of the canopy and filters is a good start when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and you will get a fixed price, normally within one working day. If you are dealing with a greasy hood noticed by an inspector and drips from the canopy onto the range, we can help, from baffle filters, island canopies and wall canopies onwards.
In a small place like Tetsworth, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the canopy cleaning, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Tetsworth run smoothly.
- We start by checking the canopy, filters and plenum.
- 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.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear loose items from the work area
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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What canopy cleaning looks like in Tetsworth
Tetsworth is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tetsworth. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
School kitchens, at schools like Tetsworth Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Adwell House, about 1.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses near Tetsworth; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Tetsworth, we can take on canopy cleaning. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Oxford, roughly 10 miles from Tetsworth.
Our technicians cover all of OX9 for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. That includes premises on High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Tetsworth: North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Near you in Tetsworth
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Swan pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
When to call us in Tetsworth
Moisture in the air mixes with the grease on the canopy. Water vapour condenses on the cooler canopy surfaces and drips and runs with the grease. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Thame Community Hospital (about 2.8 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Also near Tetsworth
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Leave it or put it right?
Drips from a dirty canopy land on the cooking line. That is a hygiene problem as well as a fire one, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Common questions in Tetsworth
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Tetsworth out of term?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Tetsworth, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Tetsworth?
That’s South Oxfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Tetsworth. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What paperwork do I get after a canopy clean?
Every clean comes with a photo report, listing what was cleaned. A full TR19 clean adds a certificate from the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
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.
Do you clean the grease filters as part of a canopy clean?
The filters are removed, cleaned and put back. Each filter is checked for fit as it goes back, because gaps let grease through.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Who is the responsible person?
The law calls them the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what canopy cleaning won’t do:
- A fan that cannot pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Tetsworth
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
- Report new drips or smells from the canopy
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
A before and after photo report follows the clean. The report lists what was cleaned and any part we couldn’t get to, so the record is honest and complete.
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.
How the job changes from site to site
Grease troughs and gutters
Grease channels around the canopy collect what runs down the inside. They’re emptied and cleaned during the job, so they can do their job again.
Wall canopies
A long wall canopy may hold several sections of filters. Each section’s plenum and housing is cleaned in turn, with pictures for each.