West Berkshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Upper Eddington canopy cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upper Eddington. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Grease filters blocking between washes
About our canopy cleaning in Upper Eddington
Duct Doctor has cleaned canopies and hoods since 2009. As a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, we treat the canopy as one part of a whole system, and we are fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are often asked to deal with greasy streaks across the canopy and grease filters blocking between washes, on wall canopies, canopy light fittings and grease gutters.
Somewhere as small as Upper Eddington, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Upper Eddington
Which fire authority looks after Upper Eddington?
It’s Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Upper Eddington. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you come to Upper Eddington after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Upper Eddington needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
Most commercial kitchen canopies, from one small hood to a long run of canopies. We work out the approach when we survey, from pictures or a visit.
Do you cover Upper Eddington?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, and that includes Upper Eddington.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and cleaning to TR19® is the recognised way to show grease is under control.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
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What else we do in Upper Eddington
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A hood that doesn’t cover the cooking line
- Grease in the duct runs and risers behind the canopy
- Faulty canopy lights or wiring (a job for an electrician)
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
Different parts, different methods
Wall canopies
At the back of the canopy, behind the filters, grease builds up unseen. We remove the filters to reach it and scrape it clean.
Island canopies
An island canopy is open on all sides, which means grease settles on all four sides. We clean all of them, inside and out.
Upper Eddington kitchens: local notes
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Upper Eddington. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Upper Eddington is Royal Berkshire 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 Upper Eddington get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hungerford Primary School or anywhere near Upper Eddington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. If you cook for passing trade around Hungerford station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. Church and community hall kitchens, near Hungerford Methodist Church or anywhere around Upper Eddington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out canopy cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Upper Eddington and the rest of West Berkshire. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, about 23 miles from Upper Eddington.
We work across the RG17 postcode area for canopy cleaning and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. Being close to the A4, Upper Eddington is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for canopy cleaning include Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Eddington
Around Upper Eddington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Eddington
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Eddington
If the canopy waits for the next full clean, grease keeps adding up. Some kitchens need the canopy cleaning more often than the whole system, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. It’s simpler to plan the work at Upper Eddington now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. Somewhere like Upper Eddington, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- The canopy is checked from pictures or on a visit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
For canopy cleaning in Upper Eddington, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. 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.
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Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Keep every filter in place while cooking
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Check filters are not leaving gaps
File the report alongside your fire risk assessment, 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.
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. Less grease gets into the plenum as a result.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
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.