West Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Rackham grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for Rackham, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease left in baffles after washing
About our grease filter exchange in Rackham
Each visit is quick and tidy. The greasy filters come out, clean ones go in, and we check they’re seated with no gaps. If something looks wrong, we tell you. If you are dealing with filters that leave gaps in the canopy and hand-washed filters that still look greasy, we can help.
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.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Rackham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- A noisy or failed extract fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Rackham
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
Common questions in Rackham
Do you work at weekends in Rackham?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Rackham?
Food hygiene inspections in Rackham are carried out by Horsham council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
We can. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule, and others prefer a straight swap. Either way, the canopy is not left without filters during service.
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 for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
Does a filter exchange replace TR19 cleaning?
No, the two work together. A TR19® clean deals with the whole system, with a certificate and photo report.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Always run the extract while cooking
Between visits, check that every filter is still in place. A missing filter leaves a gap for grease so tell us if you need a replacement.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Visits to a village like Rackham are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We typically come back within one working day.
Related advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Grease, kitchens and Rackham
The fire and rescue service for Rackham is West Sussex 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. Rackham is about 44 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Parham House is about 0.7 miles north-east), access may need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter or anywhere around Rackham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arundel and District Hospital (about 4.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Rackham or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Rackham is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex where we work for grease filter exchange. Our Brighton page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).
We work across RH20 for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rackham
Around Rackham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Rackham includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How the job changes from site to site
Baffle filters
When baffles fill with grease, less air gets through. Swapping them for a clean set restores it.
The plenum
Behind the filters sits the plenum, where air gathers before the duct. It collects whatever grease the filters miss.
How we price grease filter exchange
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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Why deal with it now?
When filters block, extraction suffers. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier, and the fan works harder to pull air through. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. A planned visit to Rackham is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Rackham
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
- Each visit written up, with photos
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.