Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Reculver
For grease filter exchange in Reculver, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Grease filter exchange in Reculver
We set up grease filter exchange for kitchens in Reculver on a schedule that suits their cooking. The heavier the cooking, the more often filters need changing while a lighter kitchen can go longer. We agree the interval with you at the start. Typical jobs include grease collecting in the filter channels and grease dripping from the canopy, on restaurants and pubs, baffle filters and mesh filters.
In a village or hamlet like Reculver, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Reculver (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Places near Reculver
Other services in Reculver
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. The visit takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. In a small place like Reculver, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
How to prepare
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
Related advice
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Just keep the canopy clear for the next visit and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. A clean set straight away cuts the grease in the canopy and the plenum may need a clean as well.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
When something else is needed
Grease filter exchange cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
Grease filter exchange around Reculver
The coast is only about 1 mile from Reculver. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. It’s Canterbury City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Reculver. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Reculver is Kent Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church, or anywhere in Reculver, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your site is in the middle of Reculver or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for grease filter exchange. We also work in Maidstone, around 30 miles away.
Every address in CT6 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Reculver: Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Around Reculver
Around Reculver, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you need grease filter exchange in Reculver?
Filters get bent and damaged with handling. Damaged filters don’t sit flush, leaving gaps for grease to slip through.
Clients usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Reculver Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What records you will receive afterwards
Reculver: your questions answered
Is Reculver within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Reculver included. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Is grease filter exchange any different in a coastal place like Reculver?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Reculver than inland. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It varies from kitchen to kitchen. The schedule is based on how heavily you cook, and adjust it if needed.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. Any that are bent or damaged are flagged, because gaps let grease into the plenum.
Do we need to close the kitchen while filters are changed?
A change takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies, so disruption is small. We plan visits outside your busiest times wherever we can.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
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.
Canopy filter housings
Grease collects in the channels and drip trays below the filters. We point it out if it needs cleaning.