Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Tilmanstone, Kent
Grease filter exchange for Tilmanstone, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Tilmanstone before we set off.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Grease filter exchange in Tilmanstone, 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. Our grease filter exchange service swaps dirty filters for clean ones on a schedule. Common call-outs are for weak extraction at the canopy and grease left in baffles after washing, across mesh filters, school and hospital kitchens and restaurants and pubs.
Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, 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.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Grease filter exchange around Tilmanstone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Tilmanstone. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Dover council inspect food businesses in Tilmanstone. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Buckland Hospital (about 5.7 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere in Tilmanstone, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Sites in Tilmanstone get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Tilmanstone among them. We also work in Maidstone, around 33 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: CT14. Streets in the area include Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Tilmanstone
For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Leave it or put it right?
Some kitchens in Tilmanstone wash filters themselves to save the cost of a service, and that can work if it’s done thoroughly and on time. Where it slips, an exchange service takes the job off staff. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Tilmanstone questions
Which fire service covers Tilmanstone?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Tilmanstone. 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.
Do you work in villages like Tilmanstone?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Tilmanstone is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Which accreditations do you hold?
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.
Does a filter exchange disrupt service?
Most changes take anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters, so the impact is small. We plan visits outside your busiest times wherever we can.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We do. Used filters go with us to be cleaned while a clean set goes in.
Towns and villages near Tilmanstone
Other services in Tilmanstone
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Tilmanstone
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
Common problems we fix in Tilmanstone
The type of cooking matters. 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:
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Tilmanstone; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What affects the quote in Tilmanstone
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How big the system is
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.