Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Mowshurst
Our technicians work in Mowshurst on a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Baffle filters
In a baffle filter, the air zigzags through metal baffles. Grease is thrown out of the airstream and collects on the baffles.
Grease filter exchange in Mowshurst, done properly
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork though vapour still carries some grease past them. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. The work covers baffle filters, restaurants and pubs and wall canopies, and people most often call us about a canopy running with filters missing and drips falling from the filters onto equipment.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Mowshurst (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
Fresh filters improve airflow at the canopy from the moment they’re fitted. Keep the extract running while you cook so they catch grease as intended.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Mowshurst: your questions answered
Is Mowshurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Mowshurst?
Kitchens in Mowshurst are inspected by Sevenoaks council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Will we have to stop cooking for a filter change?
Not for long, and we can time it to avoid service. Cooking shouldn’t happen with the filters out, so we swap them in one go.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. Any that are bent or damaged are flagged since a poor fit lets grease past.
How long will you be on site?
The work itself takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Larger systems naturally take longer, and the quote will say how long.
How often should grease filters be changed?
There’s no single answer. We look at your cooking and set an interval to match, and adjust it if needed.
Do you take the used filters away?
We do. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning and the clean set stays in the canopy.
Grease filter exchange in Mowshurst: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Mowshurst. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Kitchens in Mowshurst get their food hygiene inspections from Sevenoaks council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Mowshurst falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or anywhere around Mowshurst, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Edenbridge Primary School or anywhere near Mowshurst, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Mowshurst or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (20 miles or so).
Grease filter exchange in TN8 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Mowshurst
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Swan pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
What we’re called out for in Mowshurst
Hand-washed filters often come back still greasy. Grease hides in the folds of a baffle or the layers of a mesh and a sink wash rarely reaches it.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- A canopy that drips grease
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tandridge Priory about 3.8 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether VAT is included
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. For a village or hamlet like Mowshurst, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
How we price grease filter exchange
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens