Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Tidworth canopy cleaning
Professional canopy cleaning in and around Tidworth, booked around your opening hours and finished with a written report and photos.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
How we handle canopy cleaning in Tidworth
Canopy cleaning is part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but some sites need the canopy done between full cleans. In that case, the report makes clear what was and wasn’t cleaned, so your records stay accurate. The work covers grease gutters, canopy light fittings and plenum chambers, and the jobs we see most are a canopy that no longer draws the smoke away and a canopy flagged at an environmental health inspection.
In a smaller place like Tidworth, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Tidworth (SP9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what canopy cleaning won’t do:
- A canopy too small for the cooking under it (that is a design question)
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A light fitting that does not work
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
What happens if it’s left?
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. When a site near Tidworth shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why Tidworth businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- We’re fully insured
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for one small canopy, longer where there are several. A site near Tidworth typically has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- 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.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
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. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
How we price canopy cleaning
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How big the system is
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Getting a quote doesn’t 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.
Common questions in Tidworth
Do you work in villages like Tidworth?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Tidworth is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you work overnight in Tidworth?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Tidworth keeps running as normal. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
You can have the canopy cleaned on its own, but it will not cover the ductwork or fan. For TR19, the whole system needs cleaning, at intervals set by BESA guidance.
How long is a canopy clean?
That depends on the size of the canopy and how much grease is on it. Typically it takes a few hours for most canopies.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How far ahead should we book?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. It’s normally the employer, or whoever controls the building, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
Part by part
Grease troughs and gutters
Drips from the canopy edge often start in a full gutter. We clean it out so the grease has somewhere to go.
Pub and hotel kitchens
A hotel or pub kitchen can rarely close for long. Canopy cleans are done late at night or early in the morning so the kitchen keeps trading.
Kitchen extracts in Tidworth
Fire safety in Tidworth falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Tidworth get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of the Holy Trinity or anywhere around Tidworth, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as The Wellington Academy or anywhere near Tidworth, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Tidworth or further out, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Tidworth is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (25 miles or so).
Here we cover the SP9 postcode area for canopy cleaning. Whether your site is on Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Tidworth sits on or near the A338 and A3026, so getting to you is simple for canopy cleaning. Other places close to Tidworth include Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Tidworth
Typical jobs here are in premises near Clarendon Infants' School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tidworth include Quarley Hill.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Refit filters the right way round and fully seated
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
Keep the photo report with your maintenance log where an inspector can see it. Before and after photos speak for themselves.
Tell us if the canopy starts dripping or the filters clog sooner than usual. It can mean the cooking has changed or the interval is too long, which a grease thickness test can confirm.