West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Tortington, West Sussex
Canopy cleaning in Tortington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Grease filters blocking between washes
Different parts, different methods
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.
Island canopies
Island canopies often have filters on two sides. We work round the canopy, cleaning each filter bank and plenum.
Canopy cleaning in Tortington
Duct Doctor has cleaned canopies and hoods since 2009. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. The work covers grease gutters, baffle filters and plenum chambers, and the jobs we see most are smoke hanging around the canopy during service and filters that never seem to stay clean.
For a kitchen in or near Tortington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need canopy cleaning in Tortington?
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. As the canopy cools, condensation forms, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- A filter housing caked in grease
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
If you run a café or takeaway near Ford station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether they recommend a next date
Places near Tortington
Also in Tortington
Managing agents and facilities teams in Tortington
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Honest limits
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
Common questions in Tortington
Can you work in Tortington outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Tortington can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Does the sea air around Tortington make a difference to canopy cleaning?
Yes, to a degree: at about 3 miles from the coast, Tortington gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
How long is a canopy clean?
It takes a few hours for most canopies. Your quote will give a time.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
We clean canopies in commercial kitchens of every kind. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, and we can fit those.
How much does canopy cleaning cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a few hours, depending on the size of the canopy and how much grease has built up. Somewhere as small as Tortington, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- The canopy shell, seams, troughs and gutters are degreased inside and out.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
If you need canopy cleaning in Tortington, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Keep the fan on through service
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: bent or poorly fitting filters, a light cover that is cracked, or troughs that fill too quickly. It’s a short list of what to watch, not a sales pitch.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Turning the fan off early lets vapour settle on the hood.
Canopy cleaning around Tortington
Tortington is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency records include about 8 pubs and bars and about 7 hotels and B&Bs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Tortington. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Kitchens in Tortington get their food hygiene inspections from Arun council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
School kitchens, at schools like Arundel CofE Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about 1.4 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we can take on canopy cleaning. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 19 miles away.
All of BN18 is covered for canopy cleaning, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
What’s near Tortington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy, among other places. Tortington has its own railway station: Ford station. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
How we price canopy cleaning
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The times the site is available
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.