West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
East Worthing grease filter exchange
One call covers a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in East Worthing, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
Leave it or put it right?
Filters full of grease are fuel sitting right above the cooking. Flames from the range can be drawn up into the canopy, and from there into the duct. Keeping filters clean takes some of that fuel away. A site near East Worthing that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
How we handle grease filter exchange in East Worthing
An exchange visit in East Worthing does not take long. The greasy filters come out, clean ones go in and make sure there are no gaps between them. Anything that needs attention is pointed out. Common call-outs are for filters left unwashed on busy weeks and a canopy that drips grease, across island canopies, mesh filters and restaurants and pubs.
Around a smaller place like East Worthing, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Worthing
Also in East Worthing
Grease, kitchens and East Worthing
At about 1 mile from the coast, East Worthing is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 170 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 57 takeaways and sandwich shops within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of East Worthing. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. It’s Worthing council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in East Worthing. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Where a hall near St George's Church, or anywhere in East Worthing, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run a café or takeaway near East Worthing station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. For schools such as Lyndhurst Infant School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN11 postcode area, we can carry out grease filter exchange at your premises. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 10 miles away.
Every address in BN11, BN14 and BN15 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road and the roads around them. Other places close to East Worthing include Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near East Worthing
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park, among other places. East Worthing’s nearest station is East Worthing station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. In a smaller place like East Worthing, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to match.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. A clean set straight away cuts the grease in the canopy and the plenum may need a clean as well.
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in East Worthing
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Questions from East Worthing
Who inspects food businesses in East Worthing?
In East Worthing, it’s Worthing 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.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in East Worthing?
East Worthing is in the area of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes typically come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. The first step is looking at the filters you have, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in East Worthing
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- What state the system is in
- How many systems or sites are involved
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.