West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Thakeham, West Sussex
Canopy cleaning for Thakeham and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- An EHO comment about the canopy
When it’s something else
Canopy cleaning cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t put right:
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that’s a design question)
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
Canopy cleaning in Thakeham, done properly
Every TR19® Grease clean includes the canopy, but a canopy can also need cleaning on its own, between full system 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 filters that never seem to stay clean and wet, greasy drips from the hood, on baffle filters, grease gutters and island canopies.
In a village or hamlet like Thakeham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price canopy cleaning
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- What state the system is in
- The size of the system
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.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours for most canopies. For a village or hamlet like Thakeham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- With the filters removed, the plenum and filter channels are cleaned.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- We put the filters back, tidy up and photograph the finished canopy.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Use non-abrasive cloths on the hood
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Check filters aren’t leaving gaps
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
Keep the photo report with your maintenance log, so it’s ready when an EHO, insurer or fire officer asks. Photos of a clean canopy and plenum make the record easy to follow.
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.
Why act early in Thakeham
A blocked plenum and clogged filters cut the airflow at the canopy. Smoke and heat hang around the cooking line while the fan strains. A clean canopy and plenum let the extract do its job. A fault that closes a site in a village like Thakeham affects everyone who depends on it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Full insurance on every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Canopy cleaning around Thakeham
Food hygiene inspections in Thakeham are the job of Horsham council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Thakeham. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Parham House is about 3.6 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near The Parish Church of St Mary or anywhere around Thakeham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Rydon Community College tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you need canopy cleaning in Thakeham, please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Thakeham. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RH20 for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Thakeham: Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Around Thakeham
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Thakeham questions
Is Thakeham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which environmental health team covers Thakeham?
That is Horsham council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Thakeham. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person has to manage fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
A single canopy with a light build-up is fairly quick, but large or heavily soiled canopies take longer. You will know before we start.
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Part by part
Wall canopies
Long wall canopies often have several filter banks. Each section’s plenum and housing is cleaned in turn, with photos for each.
Grease troughs and gutters
Some troughs drain to a cup or drawer, that’s emptied and cleaned too, and we’ll show staff where it is.