Oxfordshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy Cleaning in Wheatley
One call covers deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Wheatley, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- A hood coated in old grease
- Condensation and grease dripping together
Part by part
Wall canopies
A wall-mounted canopy runs along the back of the range. The joint between canopy and wall is a common grease trap, and we clean that join along with the inside of the hood.
School and staff canteen kitchens
Canteen staff see the canopy, not the duct behind it. The canopy and plenum are both cleaned, so what’s out of sight is dealt with too.
How we handle canopy cleaning in Wheatley
Canopy cleaning is part of every full TR19® Grease clean, but a canopy can also need cleaning on its own, between full system cleans. Where that is the case, we’ll be clear that the ducts and fan aren’t included, so your records stay accurate. Typical jobs include overflowing grease troughs and gutters and heavy deposits behind the grease filters, on canopy light fittings, baffle filters and plenum chambers.
In a smaller place like Wheatley, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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What staff can safely do
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What we do, step by step
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 we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. In a place like Wheatley, we fit the visit around your hours.
- First the canopy is surveyed, by pictures or in person.
- The range is turned off and allowed to cool before we cover it.
- Filters come out and the plenum behind them is scraped and degreased.
- The canopy is cleaned inside and out, including troughs and seams.
- We refit the filters, clear up and photograph the finished canopy.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Filters that no longer seal in the housing
- A fan that can’t pull enough air because it’s worn out
- A light fitting that does not work
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Grease gutters
- Wall canopies
- Plenum chambers
- Canopy light fittings
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Report new drips or smells from the canopy
- Check all filters are fitted before service
- Empty the grease troughs before they fill
- Give the canopy a wipe after service
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.
Empty the grease troughs and cups before they fill. Overflowing troughs are the usual cause of drips onto the range, so make emptying them part of the closing routine.
When to call us in Wheatley
Grease that runs down the inside of a canopy gathers in its gutters and troughs. If they’re not emptied, they fill and overflow, so fat ends up running down the front of the hood.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A hood coated in old grease
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- Grease channels that no longer drain
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Garsington Manor is about 2.5 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
Questions from Wheatley
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Wheatley?
Kitchens in Wheatley are inspected by South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire authority looks after Wheatley?
Wheatley is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Is the inside of the hood cleaned?
The full canopy, inside and out, and the plenum behind it. Grease troughs and filter channels are emptied and degreased as part of the job.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Canopy cleaning in Wheatley: the local picture
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs in and around Wheatley, 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. Kitchens in Wheatley get their food hygiene inspections from South Oxfordshire council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. The fire and rescue service for Wheatley is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Wheatley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Wheatley is Slade Hospital, about 2.8 miles west.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Wheatley, canopy cleaning is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in OX33 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need canopy cleaning at premises on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wheatley
Around Wheatley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near 19 pub and Wheatley Park School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Wheatley includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
What affects the quote in Wheatley
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The size of the system
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Need a price for canopy cleaning? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.