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Grease Filter Exchange in Rodmell
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Rodmell, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Rodmell
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- A few general shots of the system
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
Grease filter exchange in Rodmell
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. Regular exchange keeps the air moving. We are often asked to deal with grease filters clogged with grease and a canopy running with filters missing, across restaurants and pubs, school and hospital kitchens and baffle filters.
In a small place like Rodmell, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across East Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
Common problems we fix in Rodmell
Filters get bent and damaged with handling. A bent filter doesn’t seat properly and grease passes round them.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Priory School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Common questions in Rodmell
Do you work at weekends in Rodmell?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Rodmell keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Rodmell?
In Rodmell, it’s Lewes council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filters can be cleaned on a schedule as well as exchanged. We’ll explain the options when we quote.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The law calls them the responsible person. That’s generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. If you are not sure, check your lease and fire risk assessment.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Normally not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages to keep things running.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Grease deep in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
Part by part
The plenum
The plenum is the space behind the filters. It collects whatever grease the filters miss.
Mesh filters
Mesh filters are still found in many canopies. They can be on the same exchange schedule as baffle filters.
The process
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. The visit takes well under an hour for most canopies. For a village or hamlet like Rodmell, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Grease, kitchens and Rodmell
Rodmell sits within the area of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Rodmell is about 46 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Lewes Victoria Hospital is the nearest hospital to Rodmell, about 2.9 miles north. If you run a café or takeaway near Southease station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN7 area, we can take on grease filter exchange. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for grease filter exchange. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 6 miles from Rodmell.
All of BN7 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rodmell
In Rodmell, that means kitchens and buildings near Lewes and Laughton Levels. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due, and we can arrange it.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.