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Grease Filter Exchange in Dallington
Grease filter exchange in Dallington from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
About our grease filter exchange in Dallington
Washing filters in the kitchen sink is messy and easily missed on a busy week. An exchange service means clean filters arrive and greasy ones leave and the canopy is refilled right away. If you have a greasy plenum behind the filters and filters left unwashed on busy weeks, we can put it right, from mesh filters, wall canopies and restaurants and pubs onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Dallington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Dallington (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
For grease filter exchange in Dallington, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that 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 Dallington.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- At each visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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What we are called out for in Dallington
Hand-washed filters often come back still greasy. Grease lodges deep in baffles and mesh, and a quick rinse leaves it there.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Dallington is Hellingly Hospital, about 5.6 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
Dallington: your questions answered
Which council inspects kitchens in Dallington?
In Dallington, it’s Rother council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Dallington?
Fire safety enforcement in Dallington is handled by East Sussex 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.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
We work with both baffle and mesh filters. We check what’s in your canopies first and set up the service around them.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What happens to the dirty filters?
Yes. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning while a clean set goes in.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule, and others prefer a straight swap. We make sure the canopy is ready for service either way.
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.
Between visits
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Don’t let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
- Do not refit a filter that is bent
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to match.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. Setting both up on a schedule means neither slips.
Also near Dallington
Also in Dallington
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Dallington
The fire and rescue service for Dallington is East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. It’s Rother council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Dallington. 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Dallington Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near The Parish Church of St Giles or elsewhere in Dallington, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Dallington to the outskirts, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Dallington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for grease filter exchange. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby, about 23 miles away.
Grease filter exchange in TN21 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Dallington: Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Dallington
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Different parts, different methods
Mesh filters
Layers of mesh catch grease droplets. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks, so they need changing often.
Canopy filter housings
Grease collects in the channels and drip trays below the filters. We point it out if it needs cleaning.