Hertfordshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Shenley, Hertfordshire
Grease filter exchange across Shenley and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Why deal with it now?
Once filters are saturated, more grease gets past them. The ductwork then loads up faster and grease readings can rise between cleans. A planned visit to Shenley fits your hours; an emergency doesn’t.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Shenley businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
About our grease filter exchange in Shenley
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Bent, damaged or missing filters leave gaps, so we check every one at each visit. We point out any that need replacing. If you have hand-washed filters that still look greasy and filter washing that keeps being missed, we can put it right.
In a smaller place like Shenley, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Shenley (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in Shenley
Can the work in Shenley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Shenley keeps running as normal. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Shenley?
Kitchens in Shenley are inspected by Hertsmere council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan and comes with a certificate and photo report.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It varies from kitchen to kitchen. We look at your cooking and set an interval to match, and adjust it if needed.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
Not in itself. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark, and many insurance policies ask for proof of TR19® cleaning. The legal duty sits in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
Common problems we fix in Shenley
Wherever you are, Shenley included, filter washing is the job that gets skipped when the kitchen is busy. A missed wash or two is all it takes for filters to fill with grease.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
For schools such as Shenley Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
Grease filter exchange around Shenley
The FSA’s data shows about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Shenley and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Shenley sits within the area of Hertfordshire 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. In Shenley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Hertsmere council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Historic houses near Shenley, such as Wyllyotts Manor about 4.1 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hospital like Shenley Hospital, about within half a mile west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Shenley is about 2 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of Shenley to the outskirts, grease filter exchange is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hertfordshire, we cover 381 places, Shenley among them. There’s also a page for London, about 16 miles away.
We cover every part of the WD7 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. We cover sites on London Road, Southerton Way and Juniper Gardens and nearby roads. With the B5378 close by, Shenley is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Ridge (2 miles east), Well End (2 miles south-east), Borehamwood (2 miles south) and South Mimms (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles east).
Around Shenley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Manor Lodge School, Hertswood Academy and The Black Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Radlett station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Radlett and District Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (under half a mile west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Towns and villages near Shenley
What else we do in Shenley
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
Part by part
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. A regular exchange means nobody has to remember.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Lighter kitchens can often go longer between changes. The interval is set to fit.
The process
We’re used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes well under an hour for most canopies. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Shenley, so let us know how to reach it.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line 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 usually come back within one working day.
Related advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
How we price grease filter exchange
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The condition we find in the survey
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The scale of the work
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.