East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Duddleswell, East Sussex
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Duddleswell and across East Sussex. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease dripping from the canopy
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Duddleswell.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Advice
Grease filter exchange in Duddleswell
Across Duddleswell, 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 is not interrupted. If you have grease building up behind the canopy filters and bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Duddleswell, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of 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, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease filter exchange
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The scale of the work
- The condition of the system
- The number of sites or systems
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring 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.
Questions from Duddleswell
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Duddleswell?
In Duddleswell, it’s Wealden council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you come to Duddleswell after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Duddleswell can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, mention when the site is quiet.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes, always. The report is dated and includes pictures, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you cover Duddleswell?
Yes. We work in Duddleswell and across East Sussex, within our South East and London area. To book, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. Any that are bent or damaged are flagged, because gaps let grease into the plenum.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Don’t refit a filter that is bent
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better from the moment they’re fitted. Always run the extract during cooking so they catch grease as intended.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Duddleswell. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (about 3 miles east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Duddleswell or further out, grease filter exchange is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, and Duddleswell is one of them. We also work in Brighton, about 17 miles from Duddleswell.
Work in TN22 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Duddleswell
For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
When to call us in Duddleswell
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers, so the right exchange interval varies.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease left in baffles after washing
Whether the kitchen is in Duddleswell itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
Comparing quotes
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
Different parts, different methods
The plenum
A greasy plenum is a sign filters have been left too long or that the next TR19 clean is due.
Canopy filter housings
Grease collects in the channels and drip trays below the filters. If it needs attention, we’ll tell you.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.