Greater London · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Shepherd's Bush, Greater London
One call covers a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Shepherd's Bush, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease filters clogged with grease
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Shepherd's Bush
We run grease filter exchange for all kinds of kitchens in Shepherd's Bush, whether there’s one canopy or many. We can come before or after service so nobody has to stop cooking. The work covers mesh filters, wall canopies and restaurants and pubs, and people most often call us about grease dripping from the canopy and filter washing that keeps being missed.
In London, few kitchens can spare a day to close, so extract cleaning in Shepherd's Bush is typically done overnight, after the last service. Before the clean, we agree loading, parking and roof access with whoever manages the building.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
Kitchens that fry and grill all day load their filters fast. They often need the shortest exchange interval.
Mesh filters
Layers of mesh catch grease droplets. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks and need frequent attention.
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
Leave it or put it right?
Changing filters on schedule costs far less disruption than a blocked extract. It’s one of the simplest parts of looking after the system and few are as easy to forget. London buildings are shared, so a fire or failure in one system can reach the neighbours above and beside you.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What you get with us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
- Trading since 2009
- Every visit written up, with photos
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
What affects the quote in Shepherd's Bush
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Towns and villages near Shepherd's Bush
What else we do in Shepherd's Bush
Grease filter exchange around Shepherd's Bush
Look up Shepherd's Bush on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 1,097 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 157 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Shepherd's Bush. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Environmental health officers from Hammersmith and Fulham council inspect food businesses in Shepherd's Bush. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Overnight is the normal time to clean a London kitchen extract, so trading is not affected.
A hospital like West London Hospital, about 0.8 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. For kitchens close to Shepherds Bush station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the W12 postcode area, we can take on grease filter exchange. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Shepherd's Bush among them.
Every address in W12, W11 and W14 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Local streets include Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. Main roads around Shepherd's Bush include the A402, so getting to you is simple for grease filter exchange. Other places close to Shepherd's Bush include White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Around Shepherd's Bush
Around Shepherd's Bush, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, Corona Theatre School and Polish Library POSK in London. Nearby too are Hammersmith Park (0.5 miles north-west) and The Central Bar (under half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Shepherd's Bush itself: Shepherds Bush station. Nearby you will also find West 12 Shepherds Bush (under half a mile east) and Culture House (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Shepherd's Bush include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Shepherd's Bush: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Shepherd's Bush?
Shepherd's Bush is in the area of London Fire Brigade. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you work overnight in Shepherd's Bush?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. It means the site in Shepherd's Bush keeps running as normal. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, and TR19® Grease cleans come with a certificate through the BESCA VHE portal. File it with your fire safety records.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Who is the responsible person?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
What we are called out for in Shepherd's Bush
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. A missing filter leaves an open route into the system and on into the ductwork.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
School kitchens, at schools like Addison Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
The process
We are 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 a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Loading bays, visitor permits and roof access are the first things we ask about for a site in Shepherd's Bush.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- At each 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call 0345 646 2711 or email us.