Essex · Grease filter exchange
Kelvedon Hatch grease filter exchange
Specialist grease filter exchange for Kelvedon Hatch: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A canopy running with filters missing
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Staff short of time to wash filters
Kelvedon Hatch: your questions answered
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Kelvedon Hatch in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Kelvedon Hatch, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the dates the site is empty.
Will you come out to Kelvedon Hatch?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Kelvedon Hatch is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. We tell you about any that are damaged, because gaps let grease into the plenum.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule, and others prefer a straight swap. We make sure the canopy is ready for service either way.
Do you take the used filters away?
We do. Used filters go with us to be cleaned and the clean set stays in the canopy.
About our grease filter exchange in Kelvedon Hatch
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts, but some grease still passes through as vapour. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. Typical jobs include smoke and heat lingering under the hood and filters that come out of the sink still dirty, across restaurants and pubs, baffle filters and mesh filters.
Work in a small place like Kelvedon Hatch starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Nearby places to Kelvedon Hatch
What else we do in Kelvedon Hatch
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes well under an hour for most canopies. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Kelvedon Hatch.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- We set the interval with you.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
Grease filter exchange around Kelvedon Hatch
Food Standards Agency data counts about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens in and around Kelvedon Hatch, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Kelvedon Hatch is covered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Kelvedon Hatch, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Brentwood council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
School kitchens, at schools like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Church and community hall kitchens, near New Church of St Nicholas or anywhere around Kelvedon Hatch, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Kelvedon Hatch or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Chelmsford, around 10 miles away.
Every address in CM15 and CM14 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. If your site is just outside Kelvedon Hatch, we cover Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Kelvedon Hatch
In Kelvedon Hatch, that means kitchens and buildings near The Shepherd Public House, among other places. Kelvedon Hatch’s nearest station is Shenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kelvedon Hatch include Thorndon Park.
How the job changes from site to site
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
Kitchens that fry and grill all day load their filters fast. Their exchange schedule is typically the tightest.
Canopy filter housings
Filters sit in a housing or channel in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
What affects the quote in Kelvedon Hatch
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The postcode and the type of business
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We typically come back within one working day.
Do you need grease filter exchange in Kelvedon Hatch?
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Poor airflow through the filters
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Ingatestone Hall is about 5 miles east), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Why act early in Kelvedon Hatch
Dripping canopies and greasy smells often start with the filters. Drips land on surfaces and equipment below, which an EHO may well notice. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why book with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009