West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Ingrams Green grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Ingrams Green and across West Sussex. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Ingrams Green
Grease filters are the first line of defence in a kitchen extract. Their job is to stop grease getting further into the system, but only while they’re reasonably clean. With grease filter exchange, clean filters replace greasy ones at regular intervals. The work covers island canopies, school and hospital kitchens and restaurants and pubs, and people most often call us about hand-washed filters that still look greasy and grease dripping from the canopy.
Somewhere as small as Ingrams Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Ingrams Green run smoothly.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What affects the quote in Ingrams Green
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The postcode and the type of business
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
If you need grease filter exchange in Ingrams Green, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Ingrams Green
Do you work at weekends in Ingrams Green?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Ingrams Green keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Is Ingrams Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Ingrams Green is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
The law calls them the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and where several people have control, each can have duties. If you’re not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It varies from kitchen to kitchen. We look at your cooking and set an interval to match, and adjust it if needed.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we have been trading since 2009.
Does the law say we must follow TR19?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ingrams Green
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Never cook with the extract switched off
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due and we can book that in.
If cooking has stepped up, the filter schedule should too. Adjusting the schedule now prevents a build-up behind the canopy.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
What grease filter exchange looks like in Ingrams Green
Ingrams Green is covered by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Ingrams Green get their food hygiene inspections from Chichester council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Midhurst Community Hospital about 3 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Cowdray House is about 3.1 miles east), access may need planning.
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For grease filter exchange in and around Ingrams Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. We work across South East England and London, Ingrams Green included. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Ingrams Green is one of them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 17 miles from Ingrams Green.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for grease filter exchange. We also cover Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Ingrams Green
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons.
Different parts, different methods
The plenum
Heavy grease in the plenum often follows clogged or missing filters, or that a full clean is due.
Mesh filters
Mesh filters are still found in many canopies. They can be on the same exchange schedule as baffle filters.
What happens if it’s left?
Some kitchens in Ingrams Green wash filters themselves to save the cost of a service, and that can work if it’s done thoroughly and on time. When it does not happen reliably, an exchange makes it automatic. With notice, the visit to Ingrams Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why Ingrams Green businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001