Kent · Grease filter exchange
Bethersden grease filter exchange
Need grease filter exchange in Bethersden? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease dripping from the canopy
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Grease filter exchange in Bethersden
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts though vapour still carries some grease past them. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. If you have staff short of time to wash filters and grease dripping from the canopy, we can help, from school and hospital kitchens, mesh filters and wall canopies onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Bethersden, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Bethersden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bethersden
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.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Bethersden
Sometimes a filter is taken out and never put back. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum where it settles out of sight.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
Historic houses near Bethersden, such as Godinton House about 4 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
Common questions in Bethersden
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Bethersden?
Food hygiene inspections in Bethersden are carried out by Ashford council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Is Bethersden within the area you cover?
Yes, Bethersden is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Every kitchen is different, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the service starts.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Baffle and mesh filters are both covered. The first step is recording what you have and plan the exchange around them.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
Fresh filters improve airflow at the canopy right away. Keep the extract running while you cook so they catch grease as intended.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. A maintenance plan that covers both means neither slips.
What the work involves, part by part
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are a common choice for commercial canopies. They still need regular cleaning as the collected grease builds up between the blades.
The plenum
A greasy plenum is a sign filters have been left too long, or that a full clean is due.
Places near Bethersden
What else we do in Bethersden
Grease filter exchange in Bethersden: the local picture
Environmental health officers from Ashford council inspect food businesses in Bethersden. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Bethersden is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere in Bethersden, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Bethersden Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Bethersden or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Bethersden among them. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
All of TN26 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Bethersden, we cover Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bethersden
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The George Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Bethersden run smoothly.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.