Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Aldington, Kent
Grease filter exchange for Aldington, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- A canopy running with filters missing
How we handle grease filter exchange in Aldington
Each visit is quick and tidy. The greasy filters come out, clean ones go in and make sure there are no gaps between them. If something looks wrong, we tell you. If you have grease building up behind the canopy filters and a canopy that drips grease, we can help.
For a kitchen in or near Aldington, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Aldington (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better straight away. Keep the extract running while you cook so the filters do their job.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. Setting both up on a schedule means neither slips.
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What we’re called out for in Aldington
However long the kitchen cooks each day, the filters see every minute of it. Heavy daily use means fast build-up so changes need to come round sooner.
The symptoms we are asked about most are:
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
For schools such as Aldington Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we price grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition we find in the survey
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Aldington
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
FAQs for Aldington
Do you work in villages like Aldington?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Aldington is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire service covers Aldington?
That’s Kent 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.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What does grease filter exchange cost?
It depends on the number and type of filters and how often they’re changed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote once we know your canopies.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
We offer filter cleaning as well as exchange. We will explain the options when you get in touch.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Aldington
There are about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Aldington, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on its filters to catch grease before it reaches the duct. Aldington is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Aldington are the job of Ashford council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like William Harvey Hospital, about 3.6 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Aldington (Westenhanger Castle is about 3.9 miles east), fitting access panels needs care.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Aldington and the rest of Kent. Aldington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, about 22 miles from Aldington.
Our technicians cover all of the TN25 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. Local streets include Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. We also cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Aldington
Around Aldington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. The closest station to Aldington is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What happens on the day
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Aldington run smoothly.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- The dirty set is lifted out.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Move anything stored near the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.