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Dorking grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for Dorking and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- A canopy running with filters missing
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Dorking
We run grease filter exchange for all kinds of kitchens in Dorking, from a single canopy to several. We can come before or after service, so cooking is not interrupted. The work covers restaurants and pubs, mesh filters and baffle filters, and the jobs we see most are grease collecting in the filter channels and damaged filters letting grease past.
Many kitchens in a town like Dorking were fitted into buildings built for something else, so duct runs can be awkward, with bends, long horizontal sections and too few access panels. Sections we cannot reach are listed on the report, and access panels can be added.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease filter exchange around Dorking
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 11 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dorking, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Dorking is covered by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. 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. Kitchens in Dorking get their food hygiene inspections from Mole Valley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. For kitchens close to Dorking Deepdene station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. We provide grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Dorking and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Dorking among them. Guildford is in our area too, around 11 miles away.
All of RH4 and RH5 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Dorking is on the A24 and A25, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Other places close to Dorking include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Near you in Dorking
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Wheatsheaf Public House, The Ashcombe School and Deepdene Terrace. Nearby too are The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Dorking Deepdene station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Dorking
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- The size of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
- The postcode and the type of business
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Baffle filters
In a baffle filter, the air zigzags through metal baffles. Grease is thrown out of the airstream and collects on the baffles.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Visits can be planned around holidays and quieter periods so the filters are clean when cooking picks up.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better from the moment they’re fitted. Keep the extract running while you cook so the filters do their job.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What we’re called out for in Dorking
Long cooking hours in Dorking or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. A kitchen that cooks all day loads its filters quickly so changes need to come round sooner.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Paul or elsewhere in Dorking, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes well under an hour for most canopies. Sites in a town like Dorking rarely need to lose trading hours, as the work fits around them.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Dorking
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Dorking?
It’s Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Dorking. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Dorking?
The local authority for Dorking is Mole Valley 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.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
That depends on the amount of work, but for a typical site it takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. We will confirm it with the quote.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
The cost depends on your filters and the schedule. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for a fixed quote once we know your canopies.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It depends on how much and what the kitchen cooks. Heavy cooking means more frequent changes than kitchens that cook less. We agree the interval with you.