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Grease filter exchange in Bobbing, Kent
Grease filter exchange for Bobbing and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A canopy that drips grease
- A canopy running with filters missing
Do you need grease filter exchange in Bobbing?
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. A missing filter leaves an open route into the system and on into the ductwork.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Blocked baffle filters
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
For schools such as Grove Park Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Bobbing
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts, but some grease still passes through as vapour. That’s why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. The work covers restaurants and pubs, island canopies and mesh filters, and people most often call us about filters that leave gaps in the canopy and grease collecting in the filter channels.
In a village or hamlet like Bobbing, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Bobbing.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
When something else is needed
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
- An extract that was undersized from the start
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Questions from Bobbing
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Bobbing during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Bobbing, the Food Standards Agency lists about 9 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Do you work in villages like Bobbing?
Yes. Bobbing is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where do the greasy filters go?
Yes. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning while a clean set goes in.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
We exchange baffle and mesh filters. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so the clean set always fits.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Can damaged filters stay in the canopy?
We check every filter at each visit. Any that are bent or damaged are flagged, because gaps let grease into the plenum.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Towns and villages near Bobbing
What else we do in Bobbing
Bobbing kitchens: local notes
Sea air reaches Bobbing, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 10 pubs and bars as registered food businesses across Bobbing and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. In Bobbing, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Swale council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Bartholomew or anywhere around Bobbing, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Bobbing to the outskirts, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for grease filter exchange. We cover sites on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Bobbing
Typical jobs here are in premises near Westlands School, among other places. The closest station to Bobbing is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Report a dripping canopy early
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Never cook with the extract switched off
Nothing changes for your staff, except one less greasy job. Just keep the canopy clear for the next visit and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. A clean set right away cuts the grease in the canopy, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
What affects the quote in Bobbing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The times the site is available
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How big the system is
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.