Medway · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Upper Upnor
Professional canopy cleaning in and around Upper Upnor, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
What happens if it’s left?
Grease dripping from the hood can fall onto food, pans and worktops. It’s a food hygiene concern as much as a fire concern, and EHOs look at the cleanliness of the premises and equipment. A fault that closes a site in a village like Upper Upnor affects everyone who depends on it.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Photo reports with every job
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Canopy cleaning in Upper Upnor, done properly
Every canopy we clean in Upper Upnor gets the same treatment: filters out, plenum scraped and degreased, then the canopy cleaned inside and out. You get photos of the canopy before and after. If you have a hood coated in old grease and filters that clog soon after cleaning, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Upper Upnor, 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Refit filters the right way round and fully seated
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Leave the extract running until cooking stops
A before and after photo report follows the clean. It notes what was cleaned and anything we couldn’t reach, so the record is honest and complete.
The best thing a kitchen can do for its canopy is keep the filters clean. Wash or exchange them regularly, and make sure they’re all in place before cooking. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
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 photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few hours for most canopies. In a small place like Upper Upnor, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- We protect everything below once it has cooled.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- You get photos of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
For canopy cleaning in Upper Upnor, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
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Canopy cleaning in Upper Upnor: the local picture
Sea air reaches Upper Upnor, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 35 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Upper Upnor, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Upper Upnor are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as French Hospital (about 1.5 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Philip & St James or elsewhere in Upper Upnor, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Upnor gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. We cover 68 places across Medway, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (10 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: ME2. Local streets include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. Other places close to Upper Upnor include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Near you in Upper Upnor
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College, among other places. Nearby too are Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs 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, and that is where we come in.
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- A dirty extract fan further along the system
- Bent or broken filters
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
When to call us in Upper Upnor
However carefully a kitchen in Upper Upnor is run, the canopy still collects grease. That grease is fuel sitting right above the heat, which is why a flare-up near a dirty canopy is so dangerous.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Grease filters blocking between washes
- Overflowing grease troughs and gutters
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Wainscott Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If they look at the system before pricing
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Who inspects food businesses in Upper Upnor?
Food hygiene inspections in Upper Upnor are carried out by Medway council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Does being near the coast affect canopy cleaning in Upper Upnor?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Upper Upnor than inland. A fan housing that’s rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Do you work in Upper Upnor?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Upper Upnor included.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Who is the responsible person?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Do you clean canopies in all kinds of kitchens?
We clean canopies in commercial kitchens of every kind. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
How long will it take to clean the canopy?
It takes a few hours for most canopies. We will confirm how long when we quote.
What affects the quote in Upper Upnor
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.