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Grease Filter Exchange in Ivy Chimneys
Need grease filter exchange in Ivy Chimneys? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Grease filter exchange in Ivy Chimneys
A filter that does not sit right lets grease straight past. Bent, damaged or missing filters leave gaps and every filter is checked when we swap them. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. We are often asked to deal with a canopy that drips grease and missing filters in the filter bank, across mesh filters, island canopies and restaurants and pubs.
Work in a small place like Ivy Chimneys 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
- An extract that was undersized from the start
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
Why deal with it now?
Filters full of grease are fuel sitting right above the cooking. Flames from the range can be drawn up into the canopy, and from there into the duct. Keeping filters clean takes some of that fuel away. If the system at a site near Ivy Chimneys fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
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, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Grease, kitchens and Ivy Chimneys
There are about 39 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Ivy Chimneys, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each canopy among them has filters that load with grease and need swapping or cleaning. Ivy Chimneys sits within the area of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Food hygiene inspections in Ivy Chimneys are the job of Epping Forest council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St. Margaret's Hospital about 1.4 miles north-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Hill Hall is about 2.4 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CM16 postcode area, we can carry out grease filter exchange at your premises. Ivy Chimneys is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of CM16 for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. Whether your site is on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Around Ivy Chimneys
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Do not refit a filter that’s bent
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. Gaps let grease into the plenum, so let us know if one goes missing or gets damaged.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner between full cleans.
How the job changes from site to site
Mesh filters
Grease lodges deep in the layers of a mesh filter, so a quick rinse rarely gets it clean.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
In a busy kitchen, filter washing is easy to skip. A regular exchange means nobody has to remember.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Ivy Chimneys
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. The filters catch much of it so they gradually clog and airflow falls away.
The symptoms we’re asked about most include:
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- A canopy that drips grease
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Ivy Chimneys Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before you book
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Questions from Ivy Chimneys
Can you work in Ivy Chimneys outside opening hours?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Ivy Chimneys during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. With about 4 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Ivy Chimneys, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Does a filter exchange replace TR19 cleaning?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
We offer filter cleaning as well as exchange. We will talk you through which suits your kitchen when you get in touch.
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.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Every kitchen is different, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the service starts.
Is Ivy Chimneys in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Ivy Chimneys, as part of our area across London and the South East.
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Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Ivy Chimneys
You’ll get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Any previous report or certificate
If you need grease filter exchange in Ivy Chimneys, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Ivy Chimneys 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.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please call us on 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 you commit to anything.