Kent · Grease filter exchange
Herne Bay grease filter exchange
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for commercial sites in Herne Bay and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
Common problems we fix in Herne Bay
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Damaged filters letting grease past
If you cook for passing trade around Herne Bay station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Herne Bay
A filter that does not sit right lets grease straight past. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum, so we check every one at each visit. We point out any that need replacing. If you have filters that leave gaps in the canopy and smoke and heat lingering under the hood, we can put it right, from mesh filters, baffle filters and restaurants and pubs onwards.
For a pub, café or restaurant in a town like Herne Bay, losing a day’s trade to cleaning isn’t an option, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. By the next service, the kitchen is ready to cook in again.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Herne Bay (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Three things shape a visit in Herne Bay: when you’re closed, where we can park and how we get to the system.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
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How the job changes from site to site
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
High-output kitchens clog filters quickly. Their exchange schedule is usually the tightest.
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it’s still cleaned during a full TR19 clean.
Herne Bay questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Herne Bay?
In Herne Bay, it’s Canterbury City council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you come to Herne Bay after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Herne Bay does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
Anything that proves the system is maintained: our reports and pictures, any certificates and your in-house logs. One maintenance log per site keeps it simple.
Do we need to close while you work?
Not typically. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so the site can carry on as normal.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Filters, canopies and how often you need visits all affect the price. Send us details or pictures and we’ll quote quickly.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. A TR19® clean deals with the whole system, with a certificate and photo report.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Herne Bay
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any previous report or certificate
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Why it’s worth doing now in Herne Bay
When filters block, extraction suffers. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen while the fan strains. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. Dealt with now, it’s a planned visit around your hours rather than a callout when the site needs to be open.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Never cook with the extract switched off
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. The dirty set leaves with us for cleaning.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. Setting both up on a schedule means neither slips.
Herne Bay kitchens: local notes
At about 1 mile from the coast, Herne Bay is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 31 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Herne Bay. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Herne Bay is covered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Herne Bay Junior School or anywhere near Herne Bay, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. A hospital like Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, about 3.6 miles west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. For grease filter exchange in and around Herne Bay, please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Herne Bay. Herne Bay is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for grease filter exchange. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (27 miles or so).
All of CT6 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Grease filter exchange is available to premises on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street and the roads around them. Herne Bay sits on or near the A299 and B2205, which makes travel easy for grease filter exchange. We also cover the places around Herne Bay: Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Herne Bay
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Herne Bay High School, Queen's Head Public House and Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Bay include West Blean and Thornden Woods.