East Sussex · Canopy and hood cleaning
Westham canopy cleaning
Canopy cleaning for Westham, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Smoke hanging around the canopy during service
- Greasy streaks across the canopy
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
- A hood that doesn’t cover the cooking line
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Westham
- Canopy light fittings
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Grease gutters
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
How we handle canopy cleaning in Westham
Every canopy we clean in Westham gets the same treatment: we remove the filters, clean the plenum and housing, then degrease the canopy shell. You get pictures of the canopy before and after. We are often asked to deal with smoke hanging around the canopy during service and a hood coated in old grease, across baffle filters, canopy light fittings and island canopies.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Westham (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Fixed quotes for canopy cleaning in Westham
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Any permits to work or inductions
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
If you need canopy cleaning in Westham, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes part of a shift for most kitchens, more where there are several canopies or heavy deposits. Visits to a village like Westham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We start by checking the canopy and what’s behind its filters.
- Equipment is turned off and cooled, and the area under the canopy is protected.
- Heavy deposits come off by hand, then the surfaces are degreased.
- We finish the plenum, troughs and canopy and check them over.
- The canopy is signed off with before and after pictures and a next clean date.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Advice
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 they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Westham kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 2 miles from Westham. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency data counts about 20 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 7 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Westham, up to about a mile and a half out. Every kitchen among them that cooks under a canopy has a hood, plenum and filters collecting grease. The fire and rescue service for Westham is East Sussex 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.
For kitchens close to Pevensey & Westham station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out canopy cleaning for commercial premises of every kind in Westham and the rest of East Sussex. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Brighton is in our area too, about 20 miles from Westham.
All of BN24 is within our area for canopy cleaning, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Westham
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Bishop Bell School and The Heron pub. Westham has its own railway station: Pevensey & Westham station. A little further out are Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Westham includes Combe Hill.
Common questions in Westham
Which fire authority looks after Westham?
Fire safety enforcement in Westham is handled by East Sussex 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.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Westham?
In Westham, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
How much notice do you need?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Does a canopy clean meet TR19?
Canopy cleaning is part of TR19, not the whole of it. We’ll make clear on the report which parts were cleaned so nobody mistakes it for a full system clean.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, depending on what the system needs.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Do you need canopy cleaning in Westham?
Because the plenum sits behind the filters, it’s easy to forget. Daily cleaning reaches the canopy face but rarely gets further, so the plenum often carries months of grease.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- Wet, greasy drips from the hood
- Canopy gutters full of old fat
- Grease dripping from the canopy edge
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Westham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of insurance
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Part by part
School and staff canteen kitchens
School and canteen kitchens often cook to set hours, which makes a canopy clean easy to schedule. We often clean them in holidays or at weekends.
Island canopies
Everything about an island canopy is on show so a clean, even finish matters. We degrease it thoroughly and photograph the result.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Clean the hood’s outer surfaces daily
- Wash or exchange the filters on a regular cycle
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
- Never run the range with a filter out
We recommend when the canopy, or the whole system, should next be cleaned. That date is based on your cooking hours and what we found, in line with BESA guidance.
A change in how the canopy behaves is worth reporting. It can mean the cooking has changed or the interval is too long, which a grease thickness test can confirm.