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Grease filter exchange in Coombe, Greater London
Grease filter exchange for Coombe and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
Grease filter exchange in Coombe
Across Coombe, our filter exchange suits restaurants, pubs, cafés, schools, care homes and other kitchens, whether there’s one canopy or many. We can come before or after service, so cooking isn’t interrupted. If you are dealing with filters that leave gaps in the canopy and a greasy plenum behind the filters, we can help.
Across London, many commercial kitchens are squeezed into basements and narrow back-of-house spaces, and the duct may run up through several floors before it discharges at the roof. For a kitchen in Coombe, that typically means a longer system to clean and more access panels to plan around.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies, and we clear up before we go. In Coombe, as across London, we usually work overnight or at weekends and hand the site back ready to open.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What else we do in Coombe
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
Grease, kitchens and Coombe
There are about 95 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 79 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Coombe, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on its filters to catch grease before it reaches the duct. It’s Croydon council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Coombe. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Coombe sits within the area of London Fire Brigade. 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.
Where a hall near Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul, or anywhere in Coombe, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Addington Palace is about 1.3 miles east), access may need planning. A hospital like National Psychosis Unit, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. If you need grease filter exchange in Coombe, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Our area covers London and the South East, Coombe included. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our London page (9 miles or so).
Work in CR0, CR2 and CR9 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane and nearby roads. We also cover Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Near you in Coombe
Typical jobs here are in premises near Coombe Lodge pub, Royal Russell School and St Peter's Primary School. The nearest railway station is South Croydon station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (1.4 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Greater London. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. That might mean bringing a TR19® clean forward, and we can arrange it.
If cooking has stepped up, the filter schedule should too. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen behind the canopy.
Coombe: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Coombe?
London Fire Brigade is the fire and rescue service for Coombe. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Does London parking affect a job in Coombe?
London parking can be tight, so details of loading bays and permits help. Night visits tend to make loading easier on London streets.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work and have been trading since 2009.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
No, the two work together. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We take them away. That is the point of an exchange: clean filters in, dirty ones out, with no washing for your team.
How long will you be on site?
The work itself takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and the quote will say how long.
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.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are robust and widely used in commercial canopies. They still need regular cleaning, because the grease they collect builds up.
What affects the quote in Coombe
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The scale of the work
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.