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Grease Filter Exchange in Portslade
Need grease filter exchange in Portslade? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Grease left in baffles after washing
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Portslade
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts 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 restaurants and pubs, wall canopies and baffle filters, and common reasons people get in touch are weak extraction at the canopy and blocked baffle filters.
Around a smaller place like Portslade, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange looks like in Portslade
Portslade is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records list about 68 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 44 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Portslade, up to about a mile and a half out. Clogged filters slow the airflow, and busy kitchens like these clog them fast. Portslade is covered by West Sussex 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Southlands Hospital is the nearest hospital to Portslade, about 1.8 miles west. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Nicolas Church or elsewhere in Portslade, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Across the BN41 area, we can take on grease filter exchange. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Work in BN41, BN3 and BN42 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Portslade on the A293, so it’s easy for us to get to for grease filter exchange. Other places close to Portslade include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Portslade
Around Portslade, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near King's School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House. For rail, the closest station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
What we do, step by step
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Around Portslade, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- At each visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Move anything stored near the system
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Portslade
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Portslade
Filters get bent and damaged with handling. A bent filter does not seat properly, leaving gaps for grease to slip through.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Grease dripping from the canopy
For kitchens close to Fishersgate station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Before you book anyone
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
Nearby places to Portslade
Other services in Portslade
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Look out for drips from the canopy
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to keep up.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
Common questions in Portslade
Will you come out to Portslade?
Yes, Portslade is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can a school canteen extract in Portslade be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. The FSA’s register shows about 32 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Portslade. Send us your term dates when you call 0345 646 2711 or email us, and we’ll fit the work in.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. At the start, we note what your canopies use so the clean set always fits.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
How long does the visit take?
We will confirm the time with your quote. For a typical site, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
How the job changes from site to site
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
High-output kitchens clog filters quickly. They often need the shortest exchange interval.
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.