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Grease filter exchange in Stoughton, Surrey
Grease filter exchange in Stoughton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Stoughton
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts though vapour still carries some grease past them. So the canopy, plenum and ducts still need their full TR19 clean. The work covers mesh filters, restaurants and pubs and island canopies, and people most often call us about missing filters in the filter bank and filters that come out of the sink still dirty.
In a smaller place like Stoughton, 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. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- Stoughton (GU2, GU3, GU1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Once filters are saturated, more grease gets past them. That makes the next full clean a bigger job, and grease may build up faster than the cleaning interval allows. Booking now means the visit to Stoughton is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
- Photo reports with every job
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to Stoughton
Other services in Stoughton
Common problems we fix in Stoughton
Washing filters by hand does not always get them clean. Grease lodges deep in baffles and mesh and a sink wash rarely reaches it.
Clients typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Staff short of time to wash filters
Guildford Castle, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses near Stoughton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Before booking anyone
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether they’re fully insured
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Kitchen extracts in Stoughton
The FSA’s data shows about 34 pubs and bars registered across Stoughton 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. Fire safety in Stoughton falls to Surrey 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. Environmental health officers from Guildford council inspect food businesses in Stoughton. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Emmanuel Church, or anywhere in Stoughton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Guildford Hospital is the nearest hospital to Stoughton, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stoughton and the rest of Surrey. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, large and small.
All of GU2, GU3 and GU1 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. With the A322 and A323 close by, Stoughton is simple for us to get to at any hour. We also cover the places around Stoughton: Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Around Stoughton
Typical jobs here are in premises near Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Rydes Hill Preparatory School, among other places. The closest station to Stoughton is Guildford station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
FAQs for Stoughton
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Stoughton during the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Food Standards Agency records list about 26 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Stoughton. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Which fire service covers Stoughton?
Stoughton is in the area of Surrey 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.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
It is not. The rest of the system still collects grease at an interval set by risk assessment.
Can you clean our existing filters instead?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We will check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need and the fixed quote is built on it.
Is Stoughton in your area?
Yes. We work in Stoughton and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Stoughton can normally be finished without a second trip.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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What the work involves, part by part
Mesh filters
Older or smaller canopies often use mesh filters. We exchange them on the same basis as baffles.
Canopy filter housings
The trough or channel under the filters fills with grease. We point it out if it needs cleaning.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t 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.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
- Grease behind the filters that a swap cannot remove
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies