East Sussex · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Stunts Green
Grease filter exchange for Stunts Green and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
What the work involves, part by part
Mesh filters
Mesh filters use layers of metal mesh to trap grease. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks and need frequent attention.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are robust and widely used in commercial canopies. They do not clean themselves as the collected grease builds up between the blades.
Grease filter exchange in Stunts Green, done properly
The filters in the canopy are the first thing cooking vapour meets. They catch grease before it reaches the plenum and ductwork, but only while they’re reasonably clean. With grease filter exchange, clean filters replace greasy ones at regular intervals. Common call-outs are for gaps where filters have been removed and blocked baffle filters, across wall canopies, baffle filters and mesh filters.
In a village or hamlet like Stunts Green, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
- Where
- Stunts Green (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Stunts Green before we set off.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 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 normally come back within one working day.
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What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition of the system
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Questions from Stunts Green
Can you work in Stunts Green outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Stunts Green keeps running as normal. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Stunts Green?
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Stunts Green. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. The area we’re working in has to be out of use while we are there, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on what we found and how the system is used.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
The right interval depends on the kitchen. If filters clog early, the interval needs shortening and we’ll adjust it.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
We work with both baffle and mesh filters. We check what’s in your canopies first and plan the exchange around them.
Common problems we fix in Stunts Green
Sometimes a filter is taken out and never put back. A missing filter leaves an open route into the system and on into the ductwork.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A canopy that drips grease
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Amberstone Hospital (about 1.8 miles south-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Places near Stunts Green
Other services in Stunts Green
What grease filter exchange looks like in Stunts Green
Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Stunts Green. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Stunts Green is covered by East Sussex 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Historic houses near Stunts Green, such as Horselunges Manor about 2.9 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Stunts Green is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For grease filter exchange in and around Stunts Green, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, Stunts Green included. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Stunts Green is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Brighton page, about 20 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: BN27. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Herstmonceux (1 mile south-east), Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Flowers Green (1 mile south-east), Golden Cross (1 mile south) and Windmill Hill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stunts Green
Around Stunts Green, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Woolpack Inn. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2 miles south-east).
Why it’s worth doing now in Stunts Green
For any kitchen in Stunts Green, filters cannot stand in for a full TR19 clean. But clean filters do help the system between cleans and the canopy and plenum stay cleaner. With notice, the visit to Stunts Green can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Fully insured