Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Coldred, Kent
One call covers a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Coldred, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy
How we handle grease filter exchange in Coldred
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts, but some grease still passes through as vapour. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. If you have filters left unwashed on busy weeks and grease building up behind the canopy filters, we can put it right, from restaurants and pubs, mesh filters and wall canopies onwards.
In a small place like Coldred, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
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 are fully insured.
- Where
- Coldred (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Coldred
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
How the visit works
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 few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. The timing of a visit to Coldred is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear the space around the work
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
How we price grease filter exchange
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The postcode and the type of business
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you will normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Kitchen extracts in Coldred
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Coldred. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Coldred is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Coldred get their food hygiene inspections from Dover council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Lydden Primary School or anywhere near Coldred, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Coldred is Buckland Hospital, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Sites in Coldred get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Coldred is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Maidstone, around 32 miles away.
All of CT15 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Coldred
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Bell Inn. Coldred’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Never cook with the extract switched off
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better straight away. Always run the extract during cooking so the filters do their job.
Filter exchange and TR19 cleaning work best together. Setting both up on a schedule means neither slips.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Coldred
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Frying, grilling and chargrilling produce far more grease than steaming or baking so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Weak extraction at the canopy
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Goodnestone Park is about 4.6 miles north), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they recommend a next date
Managing agents and facilities teams in Coldred
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Coldred questions
Which fire authority looks after Coldred?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Coldred. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work at weekends in Coldred?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Coldred needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
The work itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Where do the greasy filters go?
The greasy set leaves with us for cleaning, so your staff do not have to wash them. A clean set is fitted in their place.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
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.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on, so it doesn’t spread.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.