Hampshire · Canopy and hood cleaning
Canopy and hood cleaning in Wickham, Hampshire
One call covers deep cleaning of kitchen canopies, hoods, plenums and grease filters, inside and out in Wickham, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A plenum thick with grease behind the filters
- Condensation and grease dripping together
- A greasy hood noticed by an inspector
Canopy cleaning in Wickham, done properly
Grease troughs, seams and the inside edge of the canopy are the spots a daily wipe misses. Thick deposits are scraped off by hand, then the surfaces degreased to suit what’s there, using hot water or steam where it helps. The work covers plenum chambers, baffle filters and grease gutters, and the jobs we see most are wet, greasy drips from the hood and greasy streaks across the canopy.
Around a smaller place like Wickham, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Wickham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few hours for most canopies, and we clear up before we go. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Wickham.
- We look at the canopy, filters and troughs first.
- Once the kitchen has closed, the cooking line is cooled and sheeted.
- We lift out the filters and scrape the plenum and housing.
- Inside and out, the hood and its troughs are cleaned.
- Filters are refitted, the area cleaned down and the photo report put together.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You will typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Wickham
Grease does not build up any differently in Wickham: it comes down to how long the kitchen cooks and what’s on the menu. High-heat cooking coats it fastest.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Drips from the canopy onto the range
- Filters that clog soon after cleaning
- A sticky, discoloured canopy
- Grease channels that no longer drain
Where a hall near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Wickham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report new drips or smells from the canopy
- Refit filters the right way round and fully seated
- Keep the fan on through service
- Avoid harsh scourers that scratch the canopy
We point out anything we noticed while the canopy was apart: damaged filters, gaps around the housing or troughs that need emptying more often. We keep it to what matters.
Clean filters are the canopy’s first defence. Keep them on a regular cleaning or exchange cycle, and never cook with one missing. The plenum behind them stays cleaner.
Towns and villages near Wickham
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Common questions in Wickham
Can you work in Wickham outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Can school kitchens in Wickham be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Wickham. Send us your term dates when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll fit the work in.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Typically not. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Why is my canopy dripping grease?
A full trough, gaps around the filters or a coated plenum. We clean all three and point out anything that’s causing it.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How we price canopy cleaning
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The condition of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Kitchen extracts in Wickham
Look up Wickham on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 15 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Wickham. Wherever there’s a canopy over the cooking, its hood and plenum collect grease with every service. Food hygiene inspections in Wickham are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Wickham. 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Knowle Hospital (about 1.5 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. For schools such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wickham 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 pictures. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Wickham is one of them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 8 miles away.
Canopy cleaning in PO17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes premises on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street and the roads around them. With the A32 and A334 close by, Wickham is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Close by, we work in Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Old House Hotel. Wickham’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wickham includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Why deal with it now?
A greasy canopy is fuel directly above the flame. Flames from the range can ignite it and be pulled further into the system, where a fire is much harder to stop. Cleaning it removes that fuel. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Wickham than wait for a failure.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wickham
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Fully insured
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
What a clean won’t put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Ductwork and fans beyond the canopy (those need a full TR19 clean)
- A hood that does not cover the cooking line
- Poor airflow from a fan that needs repair
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Plenum chambers
- Wall canopies
- Canopy light fittings
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Grease gutters