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Grease filter exchange in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
Grease filter exchange in Plumpton Green, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Blocked baffle filters
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Damaged filters letting grease past
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Plumpton Green
Across Plumpton Green, our filter exchange suits restaurants, pubs, cafés, schools, care homes and other kitchens, whether there’s one canopy or many. We can come before or after service, so cooking isn’t interrupted. The work covers island canopies, restaurants and pubs and mesh filters, and the jobs we see most are drips falling from the filters onto equipment and blocked baffle filters.
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. We agree access and timings in advance.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day and tell us if service times change.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. A maintenance plan that covers both means neither slips.
What happens if it’s left?
Dripping canopies and greasy smells often start with the filters. Left, it ends up on equipment, food areas and staff and that is the kind of thing inspectors look for. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
Different parts, different methods
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. If it’s bent or greasy, filters will not seat properly.
School, care home and staff kitchens
A longer exchange interval may suit lighter cooking. We agree the schedule to match.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Plumpton Green
The FSA’s data shows about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered in and around Plumpton Green, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Plumpton Green is covered by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Food hygiene inspections in Plumpton Green are the job of Lewes council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
School kitchens, at schools like Plumpton Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St Francis Hospital about 4.2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. Where a hall near All Saints, or anywhere in Plumpton Green, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Sites in Plumpton Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Plumpton Green is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page (8 miles or so).
All of BN7 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Grease filter exchange is available to premises on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Around Plumpton Green
In Plumpton Green, that means kitchens and buildings near Chailey School and Fountain Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Plumpton Green itself: Plumpton station. A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Nearby places to Plumpton Green
Other services in Plumpton Green
For landlords and multi-site operators
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Plumpton Green
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes well under an hour for most canopies. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Plumpton Green knowing what to expect.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Plumpton Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Plumpton Green?
Yes. Plumpton Green is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire service covers Plumpton Green?
Plumpton Green is in the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
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 handle baffle and mesh filters?
Baffle filters and mesh filters. Tell us what you have when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will confirm it on site.
What’s TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
We can. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule while others want an exchange. We make sure the canopy is ready for service either way.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
We price it on the number of filters and the visit frequency. Tell us what you have and we will come back with a fixed quote quickly.