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Grease filter exchange in Compton, Surrey
For grease filter exchange in Compton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- A canopy that drips grease
- Damaged filters letting grease past
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Don’t refit a filter that is bent
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. Gaps let grease into the plenum, so let us know if one goes missing or gets damaged.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner until the next TR19 clean.
How we handle grease filter exchange in Compton
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum and every filter is checked when we swap them. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. Common call-outs are for filters so greasy the air can barely pass and weak extraction at the canopy, across restaurants and pubs, baffle filters and school and hospital kitchens.
Somewhere as small as Compton, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Compton can be planned properly.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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Compton: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Compton?
That is Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, Compton is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Does a filter exchange replace TR19 cleaning?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
We exchange baffle and mesh filters. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so the clean set always fits.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Grease filter exchange in Compton: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 8 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Compton 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 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 TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service covers Compton. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Loseley Fields Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Surrey County Hospital is the nearest hospital to Compton, about 2 miles north-east.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Sites in Compton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Compton among them.
We cover every part of the GU3 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. That includes premises on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Compton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub. The closest station to Compton is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
What affects the quote in Compton
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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What grease filter exchange cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
What we’re called out for in Compton
Wherever you are, Compton included, filter washing is the job that gets skipped when the kitchen is busy. It only takes a couple of missed weeks for a filter bank to clog.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Compton (Loseley Park is about 1 mile east), fitting access panels needs care.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the figure could change on the day
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. A regular exchange means nobody has to remember.