West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Highleigh, West Sussex
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for Highleigh, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Poor airflow through the filters
About our grease filter exchange in Highleigh
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the extract struggles. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. Typical jobs include bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly and drips falling from the filters onto equipment, on island canopies, baffle filters and school and hospital kitchens.
Work in a small place like Highleigh starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Highleigh and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Highleigh
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
Once the clean filters are in, the kitchen can cook straight away. The dirty set leaves with us to be cleaned.
A kitchen that’s getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen in the ducts.
Kitchen extracts in Highleigh
Sea air reaches Highleigh, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses in Highleigh and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In Highleigh, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, or anywhere in Highleigh, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Sidlesham Primary School or anywhere near Highleigh, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can take on grease filter exchange. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Highleigh among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, about 12 miles from Highleigh.
Our technicians cover all of the PO20 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. We cover sites on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Around Highleigh
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Highleigh include Pilsey Island.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. 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. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Highleigh before we set off.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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What affects the quote in Highleigh
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
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.
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Common problems we fix in Highleigh
However long the kitchen cooks each day, the filters see every minute of it. Heavy daily use means fast build-up so changes need to come round sooner.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
A hospital like St Richard's Hospital, about 4.8 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether a survey comes first
Common questions in Highleigh
Is Highleigh within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can a school canteen extract in Highleigh be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Highleigh. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Baffle filters and mesh filters. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch and we will confirm it on site.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on what we found and how the system is used.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.