East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Old Heathfield, East Sussex
We cover Old Heathfield for grease filter exchange. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A canopy that drips grease
- A canopy running with filters missing
Leave it or put it right?
For any kitchen in Old Heathfield, filters cannot stand in for a full TR19 clean. They do help keep the system in better shape between cleans and the canopy and plenum stay cleaner. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read our cost guide or our accreditations.
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Old Heathfield
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum, so we check every one at each visit. We point out any that need replacing. If you have grease left in baffles after washing and blocked baffle filters, we can help.
In a small place like Old Heathfield, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. The timing of a visit to Old Heathfield is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- We set the interval with you.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Old Heathfield
Can you get to a site in Old Heathfield?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Old Heathfield is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Old Heathfield?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Old Heathfield. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
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.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What happens to the dirty filters?
They leave with us. That’s how an exchange works: you always have a clean set fitted and nothing greasy left on site.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Clean filters help keep grease down, but the ducts and plenum still need cleaning at an interval set by risk assessment.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Old Heathfield
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. If it’s bent or greasy, filters won’t seat properly.
Mesh filters
Mesh filters use layers of metal mesh to trap grease. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks and need frequent attention.
Nearby places to Old Heathfield
Other services in Old Heathfield
Kitchen extracts in Old Heathfield
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 4 pubs, bars and clubs within about 1.5 miles of central Old Heathfield. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. It’s Wealden council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Old Heathfield. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service covers Old Heathfield. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Historic houses near Old Heathfield, such as Bateman's about 4.9 miles north-east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hospital like Hellingly Hospital, about 5 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near The Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere in Old Heathfield, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Old Heathfield, we can take on grease filter exchange. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 20 miles away.
Grease filter exchange in TN21 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on School Hill and Church Street and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Old Heathfield: Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Old Heathfield
In Old Heathfield, that means kitchens and buildings near The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
What affects the quote in Old Heathfield
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.