Hertfordshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Stapleford, Hertfordshire
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Stapleford, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Blocked baffle filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Stapleford
We set up grease filter exchange for kitchens in Stapleford on a schedule that suits their cooking. Busy kitchens need changes more often, lighter ones less. The interval is agreed before the first visit. The work covers island canopies, mesh filters and baffle filters, and the jobs we see most are grease filters clogged with grease and filters left unwashed on busy weeks.
Somewhere as small as Stapleford, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Stapleford (SG14)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Somewhere as small as Stapleford, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email 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. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Grease filter exchange around Stapleford
About 23 miles out from central London, Stapleford is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. Fire safety in Stapleford falls to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Stapleford Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere around Stapleford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Aston Bury is about 3.6 miles north-west), access may need planning.
Stapleford is about 3 miles north of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in the SG14 postcode area, we cover grease filter exchange for commercial sites. Stapleford is one of 381 towns, villages and districts in Hertfordshire where we work for grease filter exchange. London is in our area too, around 23 miles away.
Work in SG14 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on High Road and Clusterbolts or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Bramfield (1 mile south-west), Watton at Stone (2 miles north-west), Bull's Green (2 miles west), Tewin Wood (3 miles west) and Tewin (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (6 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (11 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stapleford
Around Stapleford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Woodhall Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford Castle (2.9 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Stapleford include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease-loaded filters are a fire risk in their own right. A flare-up on the range can reach them and grease in the duct can carry a fire further. Clean filters mean less fuel in the canopy. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why Stapleford businesses choose us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A fixed price before any work starts
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
Stapleford: your questions answered
Which fire service covers Stapleford?
That is Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Which council inspects kitchens in Stapleford?
The local authority for Stapleford is East Hertfordshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
No. Some grease passes the filters as vapour and settles in the ducts, so the full system still needs cleaning to TR19.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
How long does the visit take?
It depends on the size of the system, but for a typical site it takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. We will confirm it with the quote.
Do you take the used filters away?
We take them away to be cleaned and your staff don’t have to deal with them. A clean set is fitted in their place.
How we price grease filter exchange
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The number of sites or systems
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
What a clean won’t put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Stapleford
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
- Never cook with the extract switched off
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
The next exchange is already in the diary. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to keep up.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.