Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Hunton, Kent
Grease filter exchange across Hunton and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Staff short of time to wash filters
Why act early in Hunton
For any kitchen in Hunton, filters can’t stand in for a full TR19 clean. But clean filters do help the system between cleans, and that shows when the next clean comes round. It’s simpler to plan the work at Hunton now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
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.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hunton
- Fully insured
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
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Grease filter exchange in Hunton, done properly
We set up grease filter exchange for kitchens in Hunton on a schedule that suits their cooking. Busy kitchens need changes more often, lighter ones less. The interval is agreed before the first visit. The work covers restaurants and pubs, school and hospital kitchens and baffle filters, and people most often call us about poor airflow through the filters and a canopy running with filters missing.
For a kitchen in or near Hunton, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, 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. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hunton (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Hunton and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
If you need grease filter exchange in Hunton, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
When to call us in Hunton
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. Much of it is trapped by the filters, and day by day they load up until the air can barely get through.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- A canopy that drips grease
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Blocked baffle filters
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Oakwood Hospital is the nearest hospital to Hunton, about 3.7 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a written report and photos are included
How we price grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How big the system is
- The condition we find in the survey
- Whether several sites go on one quote
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Kitchen extracts in Hunton
Look up Hunton on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Hunton. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on its filters to catch grease before it reaches the duct. Fire safety in Hunton falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s Maidstone council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Hunton. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Hunton Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Hunton, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Hunton, we can take on grease filter exchange. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Hunton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for commercial clients.
Our technicians cover all of ME15 for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hunton: Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
What’s near Hunton
In Hunton, that means kitchens and buildings near Quarry Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Different parts, different methods
Baffle filters
Baffle filters use overlapping metal blades that force the air to change direction. Grease drops out as it does.
Canopy filter housings
Grease collects in the channels and drip trays below the filters. If it needs attention, we will tell you.
Hunton questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Hunton?
Food hygiene inspections in Hunton are carried out by Maidstone council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can the work in Hunton be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Hunton needn’t be disturbed. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We will check your filters first because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We take them away to be cleaned and your staff do not have to deal with them. A clean set is fitted in their place.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Do you cover Hunton?
Yes. We cover Hunton and across Kent, as part of our work across South East England and London. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- 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.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. A maintenance plan that covers both means neither slips.
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What grease filter exchange cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies