Essex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Cattawade, Essex
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Cattawade and across Essex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A canopy that drips grease
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Cattawade
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum, so we check every one at each visit. We point out any that need replacing. If you have a canopy that drips grease and weak extraction at the canopy, we can help, from baffle filters, wall canopies and restaurants and pubs onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Cattawade, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Cattawade (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are a common choice for commercial canopies. They still need regular cleaning, because the grease they collect builds up.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- The scale of the work
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Helping us quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due, and we can arrange it.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Cattawade
Can school kitchens in Cattawade be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Cattawade, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will fit the work in.
Which council inspects kitchens in Cattawade?
Kitchens in Cattawade are inspected by Babergh council’s environmental health officers. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
What does grease filter exchange cost?
Pricing depends on the kitchen, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the service starts.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so the clean set always fits.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it takes well under an hour for most canopies. Larger systems naturally take longer, and the quote will say how long.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Common problems we fix in Cattawade
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. Much of it is trapped by the filters, and day by day they load up until the air can barely get through.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Cattawade (Castle House is about 2.9 miles west), fitting access panels needs care.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What insurance they carry
Also near Cattawade
Other services in Cattawade
What grease filter exchange looks like in Cattawade
Sea air reaches Cattawade, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 19 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 9 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Cattawade. Clogged filters slow the airflow, and busy kitchens like these clog them fast. Food hygiene inspections in Cattawade are the job of Babergh council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere around Cattawade, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Brooklands Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Cattawade is in Essex. Whatever kind of site you run in Cattawade, we can take on grease filter exchange. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 29 miles from Cattawade.
We work across the CO11 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Temple Pattle, Grimwade Close and Hardy Close, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Brantham (1 mile north), East End (1 mile north), Manningtree (1 mile south), Lawford (1 mile south) and Mistley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (7 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Cattawade
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Ark pub and Manningtree High School. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Little Wenham Castle (3.8 miles north) and The Munnings Museum (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Somewhere as small as Cattawade, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.