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Grease filter exchange in East Molesey, Surrey
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for commercial sites in East Molesey and across Surrey. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
About our grease filter exchange in East Molesey
Across East Molesey, our filter exchange suits restaurants, pubs, cafés, schools, care homes and other kitchens, from a single canopy to several. We can come before or after service so nobody has to stop cooking. We are often asked to deal with missing filters in the filter bank and poor airflow through the filters, across wall canopies, island canopies and school and hospital kitchens.
Kitchens around a place like East Molesey are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- East Molesey (KT8, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes well under an hour for most canopies, and we clear up before we go. For a site near East Molesey, the work is booked around your opening hours, evenings and weekends included.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
If you need grease filter exchange in East Molesey, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
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Grease filter exchange around East Molesey
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 62 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 14 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of East Molesey. Clogged filters slow the airflow, and busy kitchens like these clog them fast. The fire and rescue service for East Molesey is Surrey 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. Kitchens in East Molesey get their food hygiene inspections from Elmbridge council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Teddington Memorial Hospital about 1.8 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A kitchen near Hampton Court station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval.
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. We provide grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in East Molesey and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, East Molesey among them. For sites nearby, see our London page (13 miles or so).
Work in KT8 and KT7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Church Road, School Road and Grove Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to East Molesey include West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Near you in East Molesey
Typical jobs here are in premises near Esher College, The Albion pub and Cigarette Island Park. East Molesey’s nearest station is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Wood and The Lake.
What affects the quote in East Molesey
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How easy every part is to reach
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in East Molesey
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. The filters catch much of it so they gradually clog and airflow falls away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in East Molesey, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What your quote should include
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether a survey comes first
- What hours they’ll be on site
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Keep every filter in place during service
Fresh filters improve airflow at the canopy from the moment they’re fitted. Always run the extract during cooking so they catch grease as intended.
A kitchen that is getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen behind the canopy.
Nearby places to East Molesey
Also in East Molesey
How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
For kitchens closed in the holidays, visits can be timed around term or rota, keeping the filters ready for the busy weeks.
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
East Molesey questions
Do you work at weekends in East Molesey?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in East Molesey can fit around your hours. When you call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in East Molesey in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of East Molesey, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where needed. A fixed quote follows.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not typically. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we’re there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Do you cover East Molesey?
Yes. Our technicians work in East Molesey, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
No, the two work together. A TR19® clean deals with the whole system and comes with a certificate and photo report.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
Baffle filters and mesh filters. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch and we will confirm it on site.
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by grease filter exchange, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.