West Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in West Itchenor, West Sussex
Need canopy cleaning in West Itchenor? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A hood coated in old grease
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
Canopy cleaning in West Itchenor
Think of the canopy as the mouth of the extract. If it’s coated in grease, everything downstream gets more of it. Our diagnosis starts there, and the treatment is a thorough degrease of the hood, plenum and housing. The work covers island canopies, baffle filters and plenum chambers, and common reasons people get in touch are heavy deposits behind the grease filters and fat running down the front of the hood.
Somewhere as small as West Itchenor, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Canopy light fittings
- Grease gutters
- Plenum chambers
Also near West Itchenor
What else we do in West Itchenor
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
The process
Your staff do not need to do much 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. For a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Diagnosis first: we look behind the filters as well as at the hood.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- Thick grease is scraped away before the canopy is degreased.
- Plenum, housing, troughs and canopy are all cleaned and checked.
- You get pictures of the result and a recommended date for the next clean.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: 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.
Related advice
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Make sure filters sit tight in the housing
- Flag any change in how the canopy behaves
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Don’t scrape the canopy with metal tools
Keep the photo report with your maintenance log, so it’s ready when an EHO, insurer or fire officer asks. Before and after pictures speak for themselves.
Do not let canopy gutters fill to the brim. Most canopy drips start with a full trough, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
What canopy cleaning looks like in West Itchenor
The coast is only about 1 mile from West Itchenor. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 4 pubs, bars and clubs registered across West Itchenor and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in West Itchenor get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere in West Itchenor, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of West Itchenor or further out, canopy cleaning is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of PO20 for canopy cleaning and the streets around it. You will find streets such as The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane, and we cover them all for canopy cleaning. Close by, we work in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Around West Itchenor
West Itchenor’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Itchenor includes Pilsey Island.
West Itchenor: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in West Itchenor?
In West Itchenor, it’s Chichester council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for West Itchenor?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for West Itchenor. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Is West Itchenor in your area?
Yes. We cover West Itchenor and across West Sussex, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
Everything from the outer face to the plenum behind the filters. Troughs, gutters and filter housings are cleaned too.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and many insurers can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of cleaning.
What affects the cost of canopy cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
When to call us in West Itchenor
Steam and condensation make canopy grease harder to deal with. Water vapour condenses on the cooler canopy surfaces and drips, carrying grease with it. Drips onto the cooking line are a common result.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- An EHO comment about the canopy
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Filters that never seem to stay clean
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Richard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to West Itchenor, about 5 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What’s included in the scope, part by part