Essex · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Horseman Side
Our technicians work in Horseman Side 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 pictures on every job.
- A canopy that drips grease
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Damaged filters letting grease past
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Always run the extract while cooking
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. A missing filter leaves a gap for grease so tell us if you need a replacement.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. A clean set right away cuts the grease in the canopy and the plenum may need a clean as well.
About our grease filter exchange in Horseman Side
A clean set of filters is a simple, regular dose of prevention. It keeps airflow up and grease down between full cleans, and it saves your staff a greasy job. The full TR19 clean then gives the system its clean bill of health. The work covers wall canopies, restaurants and pubs and island canopies, and people most often call us about gaps where filters have been removed and filters that come out of the sink still dirty.
For a kitchen in or near Horseman Side, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Horseman Side (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Horseman Side
Wherever you are, Horseman Side included, filter washing is the job that gets skipped when the kitchen is busy. A missed wash or two is all it takes for filters to fill with grease.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
For schools such as Drapers' Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- When the next visit should be, and why
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Horseman Side can be planned properly.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- We set the interval with you.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Horseman Side
Do you cover smaller places like Horseman Side?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which environmental health team covers Horseman Side?
Kitchens in Horseman Side are inspected by Brentwood council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Filters don’t catch everything, so grease still reaches the ductwork, so the full system still needs cleaning to TR19.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can you clean our existing filters instead?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We will check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Baffle filters and mesh filters. Tell us what you have when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, or we will check on the first visit.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
How we price grease filter exchange
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Part by part
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it’s still cleaned during a full TR19 clean.
Canopy filter housings
Filters sit in a housing or channel in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
Places near Horseman Side
Also in Horseman Side
Grease, kitchens and Horseman Side
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Horseman Side. Clogged filters slow the airflow, and busy kitchens like these clog them fast. Environmental health officers from Brentwood council inspect food businesses in Horseman Side. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Horseman Side sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Hill Hall, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Horseman Side; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Where a hall near Church of St Paul, or anywhere in Horseman Side, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Horseman Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. From the centre of Horseman Side to the outskirts, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 12 miles from Horseman Side.
We cover every part of the CM14 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. That includes premises on Tan House Lane and Horseman Side and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Waterhales (1 mile south-west), Navestock Heath (1 mile north-west), Navestock Side (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile east) and Bentley (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Horseman Side
In Horseman Side, that means kitchens and buildings near Weald Country Park and King William IV Public House, among other places. The closest station to Horseman Side is Brentwood station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Harold Wood Hospital (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
Why it’s worth doing now in Horseman Side
Some kitchens in Horseman Side wash filters themselves to save the cost of a service, and it works when it’s done well and never skipped. When it does not happen reliably, an exchange makes it automatic. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Horseman Side is calmer for everyone.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Fully insured
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.