East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Filching, East Sussex
Grease filter exchange across Filching and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Grease filters clogged with grease
About our grease filter exchange in Filching
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork though vapour still carries some grease past them. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. If you are dealing with hand-washed filters that still look greasy and filter washing that keeps being missed, we can help, from wall canopies, mesh filters and school and hospital kitchens onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
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
- Filching (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes well under an hour for most canopies, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Filching.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- We set the interval with you.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
How to get a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What staff can safely do
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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What affects the quote in Filching
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Leave it or put it right?
Washing filters in-house is an option for kitchens in Filching, and that can work if it’s done thoroughly and on time. When it does not happen reliably, an exchange makes it automatic. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Photo reports with every job
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
When to call us in Filching
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Frying, grilling and chargrilling produce far more grease than steaming or baking so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Willingdon Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Filching questions
Who is the fire and rescue service for Filching?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Filching. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Filching in the summer holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 2 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Filching. Send us your term dates when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we will fit the work in.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so every set we bring fits.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: our reports and photos, any certificates and your in-house logs. A single log for each site works best.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, that is an option. We’ll check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
It does not. Some grease passes the filters as vapour and settles in the ducts and the whole system still needs its TR19 clean.
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Always run the extract while cooking
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. That might mean bringing a TR19® clean forward, and we can arrange it.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. A clean set right away cuts the grease in the canopy, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
Kitchen extracts in Filching
The FSA’s data shows about 5 pubs, bars and clubs registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Filching. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Filching. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Filching get their food hygiene inspections from Wealden council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near The Parish Church of Saint Peter, or anywhere in Filching, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. A hospital like Eastbourne District General Hospital, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Every kind of commercial site in Filching, grease filter exchange is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Brighton, about 16 miles from Filching.
All of BN26 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Filching
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School, among other places. Filching’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.