Hertfordshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Foxholes, Hertfordshire
Our technicians work in Foxholes on a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Do not let the full clean slip because filters are changed
Nothing changes for your staff, except one less greasy job. Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
If cooking has stepped up, the filter schedule should too. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen behind the canopy.
About our grease filter exchange in Foxholes
A clean set of filters is a simple, regular dose of prevention. It keeps airflow up and grease down between full cleans and takes a messy task off your team. The full TR19 clean then gives the system its clean bill of health. If you have filter washing that keeps being missed and a greasy plenum behind the filters, we can help, from mesh filters, island canopies and baffle filters onwards.
Around a smaller place like Foxholes, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Foxholes questions
Can you get to a site in Foxholes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Foxholes?
Fire safety enforcement in Foxholes is handled by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Does a filter exchange disrupt service?
A filter change is quick and can be timed around service. Cooking shouldn’t happen with the filters out so the swap is done promptly.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule, and others prefer a straight swap. Either way, the canopy isn’t left without filters during service.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
We work with both baffle and mesh filters. The first step is recording what you have and set up the service around them.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Kitchen extracts in Foxholes
There are about 61 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 15 sandwich bars and takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Foxholes, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each canopy among them has filters that load with grease and need swapping or cleaning. In Foxholes, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from East Hertfordshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Foxholes. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Commuter trade near Hertford East station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Hertford County Hospital is the nearest hospital to Foxholes, about 1.5 miles west.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in the SG13 postcode area, we can carry out grease filter exchange at your premises. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for London, about 20 miles away.
Every address in SG13 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road and nearby roads. Other places close to Foxholes include Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foxholes
Typical jobs here are in premises near Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College. Foxholes’s nearest station is Hertford East station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
What happens on the day
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Around Foxholes, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What affects the quote in Foxholes
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
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, before any work starts.
How the job changes from site to site
The plenum
Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters use overlapping metal blades that force the air to change direction. Grease is thrown out of the airstream and collects on the baffles.
What we are called out for in Foxholes
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. The filters catch much of it so they gradually clog until the air can barely get through.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Missing filters in the filter bank
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Foxholes, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What insurance they carry
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Foxholes
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies