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Grease filter exchange in Tilford, Surrey
Grease filter exchange in Tilford from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Don’t refit a filter that is bent
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day and tell us if service times change.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
Grease filter exchange in Tilford
Cleaning filters by hand takes staff time and is easy to put off. An exchange service means clean filters arrive and greasy ones leave, so the canopy is never left without filters. The work covers island canopies, wall canopies and restaurants and pubs, and the jobs we see most are damaged filters letting grease past and smoke and heat lingering under the hood.
Somewhere as small as Tilford, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Tilford (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Records
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Tilford
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.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease filters clogged with grease
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Tilford is Milford Hospital, about 5.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
For landlords and multi-site operators
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Surrey. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Tilford
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Tilford?
Food hygiene inspections in Tilford are carried out by Waverley council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire authority looks after Tilford?
It’s Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Tilford. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Are you insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Can damaged filters stay in the canopy?
Each filter is looked at when we exchange. We tell you about any that are damaged since a poor fit lets grease past.
How much notice should we give?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Do we need to close the kitchen while filters are changed?
Not for long, and we can time it to avoid service. The canopy shouldn’t be used without filters, so we swap them in one go.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
That depends on the amount of work, but for a typical site it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. We will confirm it with the quote.
Where do the greasy filters go?
The greasy set leaves with us for cleaning, so your staff do not have to wash them. A clean set is fitted in their place.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold, and we clear up before we go. The timing of a visit to Tilford is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- 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.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
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 from there into the duct. Keeping filters clean takes some of that fuel away. A fault that closes a site in a village like Tilford affects everyone who depends on it.
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, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Grease filter exchange in Tilford: the local picture
The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 pubs and bars as registered food businesses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Tilford. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Tilford sits within the area of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. It’s Waverley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Tilford. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Tilford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Farnham Castle, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Tilford; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Tilford and the rest of Surrey. Tilford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for commercial clients. Guildford is in our area too, about 9 miles from Tilford.
Work in GU10 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Near you in Tilford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.