East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Iford grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for Iford, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Poor airflow through the filters
Grease filter exchange in Iford, done properly
In Iford, our filter exchange runs on a schedule set by how much the kitchen cooks. The heavier the cooking, the more often filters need changing, lighter ones less. The interval is agreed before the first visit. If you are dealing with filters that come out of the sink still dirty and grease building up behind the canopy filters, we can help, from restaurants and pubs, wall canopies and school and hospital kitchens onwards.
Somewhere as small as Iford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Iford (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Iford.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
Do you need grease filter exchange in Iford?
Long cooking hours in Iford or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. A kitchen that cooks all day loads its filters quickly so changes need to come round sooner.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease dripping from the canopy
Where a hall near St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), or anywhere in Iford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- What hours they’ll be on site
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Do not let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Watch for grease drips between visits
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day and tell us if service times change.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
What affects the quote in Iford
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the system is
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- A few general shots of the system
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The postcode and the type of business
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Why it’s worth doing now in Iford
Some kitchens in Iford wash filters themselves to save the cost of a service, and it works when it’s done well and never skipped. When it doesn’t happen reliably, an exchange makes it automatic. A planned visit to Iford is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Full insurance on every job
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What else we do in Iford
Common questions in Iford
Who is the fire and rescue service for Iford?
It’s East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Iford. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work in villages like Iford?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Iford included. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
What if some of our filters are damaged?
We check every filter at each visit. Any that are bent or damaged are flagged, because gaps let grease into the plenum.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What’s TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Do we need to close the kitchen while filters are changed?
A change takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold, so disruption is small. We plan visits outside your busiest times wherever possible.
Which records should we keep?
Each report and certificate we give you, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA advises that certificates record the date, location and technician.
Grease, kitchens and Iford
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Iford. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Kitchens in Iford get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Iford sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Historic houses near Iford, such as Monk's House about 1.4 miles south-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Iford is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 1.7 miles north.
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Iford and the rest of East Sussex. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Grease filter exchange in BN7 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Iford include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Iford
In Iford, that means kitchens and buildings near Juggs Arms Public House, Priory School and Railway Land, among other places. The closest station to Iford is Lewes station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Iford includes Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
When something else is needed
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies