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Grease Filter Exchange in Shelvin
Grease filter exchange for Shelvin, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Blocked baffle filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Grease filter exchange in Shelvin
A filter that doesn’t sit right lets grease straight past. Bent, damaged or missing filters leave gaps and every filter is checked when we swap them. We point out any that need replacing. Common call-outs are for a greasy plenum behind the filters and weak extraction at the canopy, across wall canopies, mesh filters and restaurants and pubs.
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. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Shelvin
At about 59 miles from central London, Shelvin sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Shelvin. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Shelvin (Acrise Place is about 4 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Shelvin is Buckland Hospital, about 5.9 miles south-east. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Martin or elsewhere in Shelvin, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Shelvin, we can take on grease filter exchange. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Shelvin among them. You can also see our page for Maidstone, roughly 29 miles from Shelvin.
We cover every part of CT4 for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. You will find streets such as Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. Close by, we work in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shelvin
Around Shelvin, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Coach House Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Shelvin is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shelvin
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Shelvin.
- 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.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Advice
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. The dirty set leaves with us for cleaning.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
Shelvin: your questions answered
Which fire authority looks after Shelvin?
It’s Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Shelvin. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Will you come out to Shelvin?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. At the start, we note what your canopies use so the clean set always fits.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
It depends on the number and type of filters and how often they’re changed. We will send you a fixed quote once we know your canopies.
How do you protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
Do you take the used filters away?
The greasy set leaves with us for cleaning, so your staff do not have to wash them. A clean set is fitted in their place.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Leave it or put it right?
Once filters are saturated, more grease gets past them. The ductwork then loads up faster, and grease may build up faster than the cleaning interval allows. A planned visit to Shelvin is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why us?
- We diagnose before we treat
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
Heavy cooking means more grease reaching every part of the system. Changing them on time protects the ducts behind.
School, care home and staff kitchens
A longer exchange interval may suit lighter cooking. We agree the schedule to match.
Places near Shelvin
Other services in Shelvin
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What state the system is in
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.