Medway · Grease filter exchange
Grain grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Grain, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Blocked baffle filters
How we handle grease filter exchange in Grain
An exchange visit in Grain does not take long. The greasy filters come out, clean ones go in and make sure there are no gaps between them. If something looks wrong, we tell you. If you have blocked baffle filters and filters left unwashed on busy weeks, we can help, from baffle filters, mesh filters and wall canopies onwards.
Work in a small place like Grain starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Grain (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Grain
Can the work in Grain be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Grain needn’t be disturbed. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Will you come out to Grain?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Grain is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. TR19® itself isn’t law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
What do you do with what you remove?
We take it away at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Do you need grease filter exchange in Grain?
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. The filters catch much of it so they gradually clog until the air can barely get through.
Clients normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Blocked baffle filters
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A canopy running with filters missing
For schools such as St James Church of England Primary Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
What else we do in Grain
What happens if it’s left?
Clogged filters choke the extract. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen, and the fan works harder to pull air through. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. Planning a trip to Grain ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
Grease filter exchange around Grain
Sea air reaches Grain, which sits within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food hygiene inspections in Grain are the job of Medway council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. The fire and rescue service for Grain is Kent 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.
Where a hall near Church of St James, or anywhere in Grain, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Sites in Grain get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Grain is one of 68 towns, villages and districts in Medway we cover for commercial clients. Our Maidstone page covers sites nearby (15 miles or so).
We work across ME3 for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Grease filter exchange is available to premises on High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Grain: Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Grain
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Hogarth Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
Managing agents and facilities teams in Grain
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Grain
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes less than an hour in most kitchens. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Grain knowing what to expect.
- 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.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
Related advice
Part by part
Mesh filters
Mesh filters are still found in many canopies. They can be on the same exchange schedule as baffle filters.
Baffle filters
A clogged baffle filter restricts airflow. Swapping them for a clean set restores it.
How we price grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.