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Grease filter exchange in Compton, Surrey
Specialist grease filter exchange for Compton: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If the kitchen gets busier, the interval can be shortened to match.
Saturated filters let more grease through. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner until the next TR19 clean.
About our grease filter exchange in Compton
We run grease filter exchange for all kinds of kitchens in Compton, from a single canopy to several. We can come before or after service, so cooking isn’t interrupted. If you have gaps where filters have been removed and filters left unwashed on busy weeks, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange looks like in Compton
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 22 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels and guest houses in Compton and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Any of them serving cooked food has an extract to keep clean, from canopy to discharge. Food hygiene inspections in Compton are the job of Guildford 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. Compton is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Compton (Farnham Castle is about 1.8 miles west), fitting access panels needs care. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as South Farnham School or anywhere near Compton, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Where a hall near St Marys Parish Church, or anywhere in Compton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Compton and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Compton is one of them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby (9 miles or so).
Work in GU10 and GU9 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Other places close to Compton include Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
Nearby places to Compton
Also in Compton
What affects the quote in Compton
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Why act early in Compton
In Compton, as everywhere, a filter service isn’t a substitute for TR19 cleaning. But clean filters do help the system between cleans, and that shows when the next clean comes round. In a place like Compton, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why Compton businesses choose us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- In business since 2009
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
For landlords and multi-site operators
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.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Odours from the discharge that filters won’t stop
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Compton and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Compton
Who inspects food businesses in Compton?
The local authority for Compton is Guildford council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can you work in Compton outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Compton needn’t be disturbed. When you call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
What accreditations do you have?
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.
Which records should we keep?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: reports, certificates, photos and your own cleaning or check logs. A single log for each site works best.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
We can. Cleaning your existing filters is an option, and others prefer a straight swap. Either way, the canopy isn’t left without filters during service.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Baffle and mesh filters are both covered. The first step is recording what you have and plan the exchange around them.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
There’s no single answer. We look at your cooking and set an interval to match and can change if your kitchen gets busier.
Part by part
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
The more a kitchen cooks, the more grease the filters see. Changing them on time protects the ducts behind.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are robust and widely used in commercial canopies. They still need regular cleaning, because the grease they collect builds up.