Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Lydd, Kent
Grease filter exchange for Lydd, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
How we handle grease filter exchange in Lydd
Each visit is quick and tidy. We lift out the dirty filters and fit a clean set, and we check they’re seated with no gaps. Anything that needs attention is pointed out. If you have staff short of time to wash filters and a canopy that drips grease, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Lydd, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Lydd (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Mesh filters
Older or smaller canopies often use mesh filters. They can be on the same exchange schedule as baffle filters.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are a common choice for commercial canopies. They do not clean themselves, because the grease they collect builds up.
Common problems we fix in Lydd
Long cooking hours in Lydd or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. A kitchen that cooks all day loads its filters quickly, so it needs more frequent changes.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Lydd Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Lydd kitchens: local notes
Lydd lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Lydd. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Lydd is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Lydd, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Sites in Lydd get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. Maidstone is in our area too, around 27 miles away.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area for grease filter exchange. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. With the B2075 close by, Lydd is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Around Lydd
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Dolphin Hotel, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that’s 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 few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Everything the job in Lydd needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Getting a quote
If you need grease filter exchange in Lydd, call 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Lydd
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The scale of the work
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. The most useful are:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any previous report or certificate
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Lydd and across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Lydd questions
Which fire service covers Lydd?
Lydd is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Does coastal air change anything about grease filter exchange in Lydd?
It can. Lydd is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Do you cover Lydd?
Yes. We cover Lydd and across Kent, within our South East and London area. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How long will you be on site?
That depends on the amount of work, but for many sites it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. We will confirm it with the quote.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on what we found and how the system is used.
How do you protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.