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Grease Filter Exchange in Kemsing
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Kemsing and across Kent. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Do not refit a filter that’s bent
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to keep up.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking and the plenum may need a clean as well.
Grease filter exchange in Kemsing
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the extract struggles. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. The work covers school and hospital kitchens, baffle filters and wall canopies, and people most often call us about weak extraction at the canopy and grease left in baffles after washing.
In a smaller place like Kemsing, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Kemsing (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
Do you need grease filter exchange in Kemsing?
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers, so the right exchange interval varies.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Kemsing, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they’re fully insured
What grease filter exchange looks like in Kemsing
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses in and around Kemsing, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council inspect food businesses in Kemsing. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Kemsing falls to Kent 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.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Kemsing (Knole House is about 2.8 miles south), fitting access panels needs care. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kemsing is Sevenoaks Hospital, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Kemsing to the outskirts, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 14 miles from Kemsing.
Every address in TN15 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Kemsing: Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Kemsing
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Michael's Preparatory School, Knole Academy and Kemsing Down. Kemsing’s nearest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Kemsing and across Kent. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Common questions in Kemsing
Which fire service covers Kemsing?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Kemsing. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Kemsing out of term?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 11 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kemsing, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. We tell you about any that are damaged since a poor fit lets grease past.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
The common types of grease filter: baffle and mesh. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch and we will confirm it on site.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. The first step is looking at the filters you have, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Kemsing
Clogged filters choke the extract. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier, and the fan works harder to pull air through. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Why us?
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with pictures after each visit
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What happens on the day
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Your opening hours decide when we come to Kemsing, not ours.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- We set the interval with you.
- The dirty set is lifted out.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.