Commercial Kitchen Canopy & Duct Degreasing

Protect your venue from flash fires, insurer refusal and council non-compliance. Full exhaust system steam cleaning, fan degreasing and an immediate compliance certificate for venues across South East Queensland.

Grease fires on our jobs
0
Insurance pass rate
0 %
24/7
Overnight shifts

Every clean includes

Full ductwork & exhaust cleaning

Heavy, flammable grease removed from hood filters right through to the roof fan.

Digital compliance certificate

Photo-logged inspection report formatted for insurers and council inspectors.

Zero kitchen downtime

We work overnight between service shifts. Your kitchen is clean and ready by 6:00 AM.

Instant estimate

Canopy & Exhaust Cleaning Quote Generator

Get a ballpark price for your commercial kitchen in under 60 seconds.


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Estimates are a guide only. Your final price is confirmed after a photo review or site inspection.

Canopy and baffle filters coated in grease before cleaning
The same canopy and baffle filters after degreasing
After
Before

Canopy hood, plenum and baffle filter bank before and after a Caterware degrease.

Before & After Cleaning Results

Drag the slider to see grease extraction inside a commercial canopy exhaust system cleaned by Caterware.

Commercial kitchen duct restoration

Exhaust systems build up flammable fats and oils every service. We use high-temperature, food-safe alkaline degreasers and 3000 PSI hot-water pressure systems to take internal metal back to bare steel.

Fire risk drop
99.9%

Removes the fuel source for duct flash fires

Airflow efficiency
+45%

Restores exhaust fan static pressure

Complete Kitchen Exhaust Solutions

Built for Australian hospitality kitchens, keeping you compliant with fire safety and council requirements.

Commercial kitchen with stainless exhaust hood and hanging utensils

Hand scraping, degreasing, and steam cleaning of canopy interior, gutter channels, filter banks, and polished exterior stainless finishes.

Commercial kitchen with exposed exhaust ductwork

Internal duct degreasing including installation of access hatches where required to reach enclosed vertical & horizontal runs.

Kitchen exhaust fans on a commercial roof

Roof fan housing disassembly, impeller blade degreasing, motor check, and belt vibration testing to restore full suction.

Stainless baffle filters in a canopy above commercial deep fryers

Regular scheduled rotation of stainless baffle and aluminium mesh filters. We swap dirty filters for clean ones on the spot.

Gloved hand wiping a stainless steel surface

Walls, ceilings, floors, cooking equipment backs, and stainless steel benches deep steam sanitised for food safety audits.

Combi oven beneath a stainless exhaust canopy

Thorough pre-insurance inspection and post-clean digital certification package formatted for immediate insurance clearance.

Regulatory protection

Insurance-grade compliance certification

Many Australian insurance policies will not cover grease-related fires if your kitchen exhaust system has not been maintained to AS 1851 routine service standards.

Sample certificate
CaterWare Cleaning
Verified
AS 1851
compliant

Kitchen exhaust system compliance audit certificate

Venue inspected
Sample Venue Restaurant
Certificate no.
CW-2026-8942
Inspection date
12 September 2026
Next service due
March 2027

Canopy hood & plenum degrease

Passed (0.0mm)

Vertical / horizontal ducting scrape

Passed (< 0.1mm)

Exhaust fan impeller & motor degrease

Passed

Certified commercial kitchen technician
Lic. # CW-00000

M. Caterware

Authorised inspector signature

Servicing all of South East Queensland

Our mobile cleaning crews work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so your lunch and dinner trade is never interrupted.

Same-day dispatch

Same-day dispatch

Same-day dispatch

Next-night service

Next-night service

Same-day dispatch available for urgent council orders.

Questions before you book?

The things venue owners and managers ask us most, answered straight.

It depends on your canopy length, number of filters, duct run and how much grease has built up. As a guide, a typical restaurant with a 3m canopy, 4 filters and a standard duct run estimates at around $1,017 ex GST. Our quote calculator gives you a ballpark for your exact setup in about 60 seconds.

Your team can wipe down the hood and wash filters between services, and they should. But the grease that causes fires sits inside the plenum, the ductwork and the roof fan, where staff can’t safely reach. Cleaning those needs access hatches, hot-water pressure equipment and a technician who can certify the work.

Many insurers and landlords ask for proof that your kitchen exhaust is maintained to AS 1851 routine service standards. If a grease fire happens and you can’t show records, your claim may be at risk. Every Caterware clean includes a dated certificate and a before and after photo log you can hand straight to them.

No. We work overnight, between your last service and the morning prep. Your cooking line is covered with drop sheets, all wastewater is taken away, and your kitchen is clean, dry and ready by 6:00 AM.

It comes down to how much you cook. High-volume charcoal, wok and 24-hour kitchens usually need monthly to quarterly cleans, most restaurants, pubs and clubs quarterly, and light-use cafés every 6 months. Booking a recurring service saves you up to 15% on every visit.

Urgent jobs in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Logan & Redlands can be dispatched the same day, with the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Toowoomba next night. Standard bookings are usually within two weeks. Get your instant estimate below, or call 1800 228 371 to talk to us now.

Council notice or insurer deadline?

Urgent compliance cleans dispatched same day across South East Queensland.

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