Commercial Kitchen Canopy & Extraction System Installation Across the UK
A commercial kitchen without a properly installed extraction system is a compliance issue, a health hazard, and a kitchen that simply can't operate at volume. Brightwork Builders installs fully compliant commercial kitchen canopies, extraction fans, ductwork, and grease filtration systems for restaurants and food businesses throughout the UK.
Getting a commercial kitchen extraction system right matters — not just for compliance with environmental health requirements, but for the comfort and safety of your kitchen team, the longevity of your equipment, and the quality of the food leaving your kitchen.
At Brightwork Builders Limited, we've installed commercial kitchen canopies and ventilation systems for a wide range of restaurant and food business clients across the UK. We understand the regulatory requirements — from TR/19 ductwork standards and Part F of the Building Regulations to local environmental health and planning conditions — and we design and install systems that meet them fully, with all necessary compliance documentation provided.
Our service covers the complete installation: canopy supply and fitting, ductwork fabrication and installation, grease filter supply, make-up air systems, extract fan specification and installation, electrical connection, and testing and commissioning. We also handle the building works required to route ductwork through ceilings, walls, and roofs — which means you get one team managing the full scope, not a ventilation supplier and a separate builder trying to coordinate around each other.
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Services
Kitchen Extraction Canopy
We supply and install stainless steel kitchen extraction canopies sized and positioned to the specific layout of your commercial kitchen. Wall-mounted or island canopies, in single or double filter configurations, to match your cooking equipment footprint.
Ductwork Design & Installation
We design and fabricate ductwork runs from the canopy through to external discharge — whether that means routing through ceilings, service voids, external walls, or roof penetrations. All ductwork is installed to TR/19 standards.
Extract Fan & Make-Up Air Units
We specify and install appropriately sized centrifugal or axial extract fans matched to your canopy and ductwork system, along with make-up air (supply air) units where required to maintain kitchen air balance.
Electrical Connection & Controls
Fan isolation switches, variable speed controls, and interlocking with cooking equipment where specified — all wired by our qualified electricians.
Testing, Commissioning & Documentation
System commissioning reports, airflow measurements, and compliance documentation provided on completion — ready for your environmental health inspection.
Council Compliance You Can Rely On
One of the most common problems with commercial kitchen extraction systems is that they were installed without proper regard for local planning conditions and environmental health requirements. Odour nuisance, noise from discharge points, and inadequate grease filtration are all regular grounds for enforcement action.
We take compliance seriously. Before installation begins, we review your local planning conditions, environmental health requirements, and any specific stipulations around discharge points, noise, and odour control. Where required, we specify and install activated carbon filtration, acoustic attenuation, or silenced fan units to meet these requirements — and we provide written commissioning documentation to demonstrate compliance.
Industries and Clients We Serve
Our commercial kitchen canopy and extraction installation service is suitable for:
- Independent restaurants and bistros
- Fast food and quick-service restaurants
- Takeaways and delivery-only kitchens (dark kitchens)
- Hotel and events venue kitchens
- School and hospital contract catering kitchens
- Pub and bar kitchens
- Cafés and coffee shops with hot food preparation
Nationwide Commercial Kitchen Installation
We deliver commercial kitchen canopy and extraction installations throughout the United Kingdom. Previous projects have been completed in London, the South East, the Midlands, the North of England, and beyond. We work within your timescales — including out-of-hours installation to minimise operational disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what size canopy I need?
Canopy sizing is based on your cooking equipment — specifically the type, quantity, and heat output of your appliances. We assess your kitchen equipment schedule and design a system sized to your actual needs, rather than fitting a standard size.
Will a new extraction system require planning permission?
External discharge points (particularly on the roof or front elevation) may require planning permission in some circumstances. We assess this during the design stage and advise accordingly — and we can handle the application process if required.
Can you install into an existing kitchen that is trading?
Yes. We regularly work in phased or out-of-hours programmes to install or upgrade extraction systems in operating commercial kitchens with minimal disruption to trading.
What documentation do I receive on completion?
We provide a commissioning report, airflow test data, TR/19 ductwork sign-off documentation, and an as-built drawing of the installation — covering everything you need for your environmental health and building control records.
Get a Quote for Your Commercial Kitchen Extraction System
Tell us about your kitchen — we'll assess the scope, design a compliant system, and give you a full written quote. Nationwide service, no obligation.
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