West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Almodington, West Sussex
Our technicians work in Almodington on grease filter exchange. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- A canopy running with filters missing
How we handle grease filter exchange in Almodington
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the extract struggles. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. Common call-outs are for grease collecting in the filter channels and blocked baffle filters, across mesh filters, island canopies and wall canopies.
In a village or hamlet like Almodington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Almodington (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Almodington
Washing filters by hand doesn’t always get them clean. Grease hides in the folds of a baffle or the layers of a mesh and a sink wash rarely reaches it.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Richard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Almodington, about 5.2 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
Almodington kitchens: local notes
At about 3 miles from the coast, Almodington is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s data shows about 3 pubs, bars and clubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Almodington. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Food hygiene inspections in Almodington are the job of Chichester council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Birdham CE Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Where a hall near Earnley Church, or anywhere in Almodington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Sites in Almodington get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Almodington is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (11 miles or so).
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for grease filter exchange. We cover sites on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue and nearby roads. We also cover Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Around Almodington
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Almodington include Pilsey Island.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Always run the extract while cooking
- Watch for grease drips between visits
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If the kitchen gets busier, the interval can be shortened to keep up.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. For a village or hamlet like Almodington, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- On each visit, the dirty filters come out of the canopy.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
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FAQs for Almodington
Will you come out to Almodington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Almodington?
It’s West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Almodington. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can you clean our existing filters instead?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We’ll check your filters first because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Why it’s worth doing now in Almodington
Clogged filters choke the extract. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier while the fan strains. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. If the system at a site near Almodington fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- We’re fully insured
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
Part by part
Canopy filter housings
The trough or channel under the filters fills with grease. We point it out if it needs cleaning.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are a common choice for commercial canopies. They do not clean themselves, because the grease they collect builds up.