East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Horney Common, East Sussex
Need grease filter exchange in Horney Common? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Staff short of time to wash filters
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Horney Common
In Horney Common, our filter exchange runs on a schedule set by how much the kitchen cooks. Busy kitchens need changes more often while a lighter kitchen can go longer. We agree the interval with you at the start. We are often asked to deal with filters so greasy the air can barely pass and filters that come out of the sink still dirty, on baffle filters, wall canopies and island canopies.
In a small place like Horney Common, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by grease filter exchange, and we’ll tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
Multi-site and managed buildings
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Horney Common
Also in Horney Common
Leave it or put it right?
A filter exchange is a few minutes; a choked extract affects a whole service. It’s one of the simplest parts of looking after the system, and one of the easiest to let slip. A planned visit to Horney Common is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Horney Common
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Any permits to work or inductions
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Somewhere as small as Horney Common, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
Nothing changes for your staff, except one less greasy job. Just keep the canopy clear for the next visit and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
Saturated filters let more grease through. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
The plenum is the space behind the filters. Grease that gets past the filters settles there.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
In a busy kitchen, filter washing is easy to skip. An exchange service takes it off the rota.
Grease filter exchange in Horney Common: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Horney Common. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Food hygiene inspections in Horney Common are the job of Wealden council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Horney Common is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Horney Common is Uckfield Community Hospital, about 3.5 miles south. Where a hall near Christ Church, or anywhere in Horney Common, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Horney Common or further out, grease filter exchange is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Horney Common is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover for grease filter exchange. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (16 miles or so).
All of TN22 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. We also cover Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Horney Common
In Horney Common, that means kitchens and buildings near The Foresters Arms, among other places. Horney Common’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Horney Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
Horney Common: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Horney Common?
Food hygiene inspections in Horney Common are carried out by Wealden council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can you come to Horney Common after we close?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Horney Common needn’t be disturbed. Just call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
We price it on the number of filters and the visit frequency. Tell us what you have and we will come back with a fixed quote, typically within one working day.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
It varies with the type and amount of cooking. If filters clog early, the interval needs shortening and we’ll adjust it.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.