East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Grease filter exchange in Hurst Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
About our grease filter exchange in Hurst Green
A filter that doesn’t sit right lets grease straight past. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum and every filter is checked when we swap them. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. The work covers wall canopies, restaurants and pubs and school and hospital kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are a greasy plenum behind the filters and filters that leave gaps in the canopy.
Work in a small place like Hurst Green 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. 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
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Clogged filters choke the extract. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen, and the fan works harder to pull air through. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hurst Green
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
Hurst Green kitchens: local notes
Hurst Green 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. Kitchens in Hurst Green get their food hygiene inspections from Rother council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Ticehurst House Hospital (about 3.7 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Hurst Green (Bateman's is about 4.4 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Sites in Hurst Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Hurst Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 17 miles from Hurst Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: TN19. Whether your site is on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hurst Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
What we are called out for in Hurst Green
Kitchens in Hurst Green, as everywhere, find filter washing slips down the list on busy weeks. It only takes a couple of missed weeks for a filter bank to clog.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere in Hurst Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Proof of insurance
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
Multi-site and managed buildings
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
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Your questions about grease filter exchange in Hurst Green
Who is the fire and rescue service for Hurst Green?
Hurst Green is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you get to a site in Hurst Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Pricing depends on the kitchen, so we need to know the filters and interval first. We give you a fixed quote before the first visit.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule while others want an exchange. We make sure the canopy is ready for service either way.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. For a village or hamlet like Hurst Green, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Always run the extract while cooking
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
Saturated filters let more grease through. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner between full cleans.