Kent · Grease filter exchange
Comp grease filter exchange
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for Comp, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Comp
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. The work covers mesh filters, island canopies and school and hospital kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are poor airflow through the filters and filters that come out of the sink still dirty.
For a kitchen in or near Comp, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Comp (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Comp
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Comp.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
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Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Make sure no filter is left out
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. Gaps let grease into the plenum so tell us if you need a replacement.
If cooking has stepped up, the filter schedule should too. Adjusting the schedule now prevents a build-up behind the canopy.
Kitchen extracts in Comp
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Comp. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. In Comp, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Tonbridge and Malling council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Comp falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Old Soar Manor is about 1.7 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Comp, grease filter exchange is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, about 8 miles from Comp.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: TN15. If your site is just outside Comp, we cover Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Comp
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School, among other places. Comp’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile west).
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. If it’s bent or greasy, filters will not seat properly.
School, care home and staff kitchens
A longer exchange interval may suit lighter cooking. We agree the schedule to match.
FAQs for Comp
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Comp during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 5 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Comp. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which fire authority looks after Comp?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Comp. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you work in Comp?
Yes. Comp is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Damaged filters don’t seat properly and let grease through. We flag any we find and explain what’s needed.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Pricing depends on the kitchen, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the first visit.
Multi-site and managed buildings
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Common problems we fix in Comp
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum and on into the ductwork.
What we are most often called out for:
- Blocked baffle filters
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Comp, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote