Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in West Wellow
Canopy cleaning for West Wellow, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Fat running down the front of the hood
- A canopy that no longer draws the smoke away
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours for most canopies, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to West Wellow run smoothly.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by photos or in person.
- Equipment below is switched off and left to cool, then sheeted.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- We degrease the canopy shell, its seams and the grease troughs.
- Filters go back, the area is cleaned down and pictures are taken.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Move anything stored near the system
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Canopy cleaning in West Wellow
Think of the canopy as the mouth of the extract. A dirty canopy passes more grease further into the system. We start the check-up there, and the cure is a thorough clean of the hood, the plenum and the filter housing. Typical jobs include an EHO comment about the canopy and a plenum thick with grease behind the filters, on grease gutters, wall canopies and canopy light fittings.
Work in a small place like West Wellow starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Run the extract the whole time you’re cooking
- Keep grease cups and drawers emptied
- Keep filters on a set cleaning routine
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
File the report alongside your fire risk assessment where an inspector can see it. Before and after photos speak for themselves.
Keep the fan running throughout service and for a short while after. Turning the fan off early lets vapour settle on the hood.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
How we price canopy cleaning
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- How big the system is
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
Why deal with it now?
Leaving the canopy until the next full clean can mean months of build-up. In a busy kitchen, the canopy and plenum can need attention between TR19 cleans, and readings or a look behind the filters will show it. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Kitchen extracts in West Wellow
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central West Wellow. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for West Wellow is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in West Wellow are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Landford Manor is about 2 miles west), access may need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Wellow School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of West Wellow to the outskirts, we cover canopy cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 9 miles from West Wellow.
Postcode districts we cover here for canopy cleaning: SO51. That includes premises on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close and nearby roads. Other places close to West Wellow include Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Wellow
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Embley and Rockingham Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, about 4.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
Towns and villages near West Wellow
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West Wellow: your questions answered
Can you come to West Wellow after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in West Wellow doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Which fire authority looks after West Wellow?
Fire safety enforcement in West Wellow is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
Canopy cleaning is part of TR19, not the whole of it. Your report lists exactly what was cleaned, so your records stay accurate.
How long is a canopy clean?
One lightly soiled hood does not take long, while long canopies, several hoods or heavy deposits take more time. You will know before any work starts.
Do you provide photos of the cleaned canopy?
A photo report shows the canopy and plenum before and after. Full system cleans also come with a TR19 certificate.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
What kinds of canopies do you clean?
Canopies in pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, offices and other kitchens. The routine stays the same whatever the kitchen, with the equipment off and cool.
When to call us in West Wellow
Air straight off the range hits the canopy first. Fat in that air settles on the inside of the hood, in its seams and on the filters before what gets through reaches the plenum.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Heavy deposits behind the grease filters
- Grease channels that no longer drain
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A hood coated in old grease
A hospital like Tatchbury Mount Hospital, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Proof of insurance
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
What canopy cleaning can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what canopy cleaning will not do:
- Grease filters too damaged to refit (they need replacing)
- A canopy undersized for the equipment
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in West Wellow
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters