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Grease filter exchange in Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex
Our technicians work in Coleman's Hatch on grease filter exchange. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports as standard.
- Blocked baffle filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Grease filter exchange in Coleman's Hatch
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. 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 wall canopies, restaurants and pubs and school and hospital kitchens, and the jobs we see most are grease building up behind the canopy filters and poor airflow through the filters.
In a village or hamlet like Coleman's Hatch, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
- An extract that was undersized from the start
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
What affects the quote in Coleman's Hatch
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. 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.
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
Behind the filters sits the plenum, where air gathers before the duct. Grease that gets past the filters settles there.
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
What we are called out for in Coleman's Hatch
Repeated removal and washing takes its toll on filters. Damaged filters do not sit flush and grease passes round them.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Coleman's Hatch (Bassetts Manor is about 2.6 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the figure could change on the day
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes well under an hour for most canopies. Somewhere like Coleman's Hatch, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We count and measure the filters in every 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get 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 many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Grease filter exchange around Coleman's Hatch
Look up Coleman's Hatch on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 7 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Coleman's Hatch and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each canopy among them has filters that load with grease and need swapping or cleaning. Food hygiene inspections in Coleman's Hatch are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Fire safety in Coleman's Hatch falls to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Coleman's Hatch is Queen Victoria Hospital, about 4.4 miles north-west. Where a hall near Holy Trinity Church, or anywhere in Coleman's Hatch, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. If you need grease filter exchange in Coleman's Hatch, please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Coleman's Hatch. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
All of TN7 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. We cover sites on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Coleman's Hatch, we cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Coleman's Hatch
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Hatch Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Why act early in Coleman's Hatch
Grease dripping from the canopy is a sign the filters can’t hold any more. Left, it ends up on equipment, food areas and staff and that’s the kind of thing inspectors look for. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Coleman's Hatch is calmer for everyone.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with pictures
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Coleman's Hatch: your questions answered
Who inspects food businesses in Coleman's Hatch?
In Coleman's Hatch, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can school kitchens in Coleman's Hatch be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Coleman's Hatch. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
Baffle and mesh filters are both covered. The first step is recording what you have and plan the exchange around them.
What if some of our filters are damaged?
Damaged filters do not seat properly and let grease through. We point them out on the visit so they can be replaced.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.