West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in East Preston, West Sussex
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in East Preston and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- A canopy that drips grease
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
Grease filter exchange in East Preston, done properly
Grease filters are the first line of defence in a kitchen extract. Their job is to stop grease getting further into the system, but only while they’re reasonably clean. With grease filter exchange, clean filters replace greasy ones at regular intervals. The work covers island canopies, restaurants and pubs and wall canopies, and common reasons people get in touch are poor airflow through the filters and filters so greasy the air can barely pass.
In a smaller place like East Preston, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in East Preston
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. The filters catch much of it, and day by day they load up and airflow falls away.
Clients usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Bursars and site managers at schools such as East Preston Infant School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
How the visit works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Because the survey comes first, a visit to East Preston can normally be finished without a second trip.
- 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 each visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
How to get a quote
If you need grease filter exchange in East Preston, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Common questions in East Preston
Who inspects food businesses in East Preston?
Kitchens in East Preston are inspected by Arun council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire service covers East Preston?
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for East Preston. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Does a filter exchange disrupt service?
An exchange does not take long, and can be booked outside service times. There’s no wait between removing and refitting.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Every kitchen is different, so we need to know the filters and interval first. You get a fixed price before the service starts.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. The first step is looking at the filters you have because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
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.
Grease filter exchange in East Preston: the local picture
East Preston is within about 1 mile of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s data shows about 18 pubs and bars registered across East Preston and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Fire safety in East Preston falls to West 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.
If you cook for passing trade around Angmering station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere in East Preston, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN16, we cover grease filter exchange for commercial sites. East Preston is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from East Preston.
We cover every part of BN16 and BN12 for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
What’s near East Preston
In East Preston, that means kitchens and buildings near The Angmering School and the streets around them. East Preston’s nearest station is Angmering station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around East Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
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, next to our reports.
Managing agents and facilities teams in East Preston
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- What state the system is in
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
Between visits, check that every filter is still in place. A missing filter leaves a gap for grease so tell us if you need a replacement.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.