Kent · Grease filter exchange
Shoreham grease filter exchange
We cover Shoreham for grease filter exchange. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Blocked baffle filters
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Never cook with the extract switched off
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. We take the greasy filters with us for cleaning.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
How we handle grease filter exchange in Shoreham
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. We’re often asked to deal with hand-washed filters that still look greasy and filter washing that keeps being missed, across wall canopies, school and hospital kitchens and restaurants and pubs.
In a village or hamlet like Shoreham, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Shoreham
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Frying, grilling and chargrilling produce far more grease than steaming or baking, so the right exchange interval varies.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- A canopy that drips grease
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Shoreham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
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.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the grease filter exchange, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Shoreham.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- On each visit, the dirty filters come out of the canopy.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
If you need grease filter exchange in Shoreham, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
Dripping canopies and greasy smells often start with the filters. Left, it ends up on equipment, food areas and staff and that’s the kind of thing inspectors look for. A fault that closes a site in a village like Shoreham affects everyone who depends on it.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Shoreham
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
- Every visit written up, with pictures
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Shoreham
The survey tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Common questions in Shoreham
Can a school canteen extract in Shoreham be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Shoreham. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can you work in Shoreham outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Shoreham keeps running as normal. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Some grease passes the filters as vapour and settles in the ducts and the whole system still needs its TR19 clean.
What do you do with what you remove?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a dated report with photos, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
The right interval depends on the kitchen. If filters are dripping or clogging before the next change, it’s too long, and we can change it.
How far ahead should we book?
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.
Kitchen extracts in Shoreham
Food Standards Agency data counts about 5 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Shoreham. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on its filters to catch grease before it reaches the duct. Environmental health officers from Sevenoaks council inspect food businesses in Shoreham. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Fire safety in Shoreham falls to Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Commuter trade near Shoreham (Kent) station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Shoreham Village School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Shoreham gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Shoreham is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 16 miles from Shoreham.
Our technicians cover all of the TN14 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. We cover sites on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shoreham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn. Shoreham has its own railway station: Shoreham (Kent) station. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Shoreham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.