Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Upton, Kent
One call covers grease filter exchange in Upton: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Upton
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork though vapour still carries some grease past them. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. The work covers wall canopies, restaurants and pubs and island canopies, and people most often call us about gaps where filters have been removed and filters that come out of the sink still dirty.
Kitchens around a place like Upton are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
We have been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Upton
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. Much of it is trapped by the filters, and day by day they load up until the air can barely get through.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Upton Junior School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Mesh filters
Mesh filters are still found in many canopies. We exchange them on the same basis as baffles.
What happens if it’s left?
Clogged filters choke the extract. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier, and the fan works harder to pull air through. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. Around Upton, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations.
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Common questions in Upton
Which fire authority looks after Upton?
Upton is in the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can school kitchens in Upton be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Upton, the Food Standards Agency lists about 37 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll fit the work in.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, that’s an option. We’ll check your filters first because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
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 offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Which records should we keep?
Everything that shows the system is looked after: reports, certificates, photos and your own cleaning or check logs. A single log for each site works best.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
Grease filter exchange around Upton
Upton is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Food Standards Agency records list about 119 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 52 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Upton. Clogged filters slow the airflow, and busy kitchens like these clog them fast. Food hygiene inspections in Upton are the job of Thanet council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle or elsewhere in Upton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upton is Ramsgate General Hospital, about 2 miles south.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We carry out grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upton and the rest of Kent. Upton is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 39 miles away.
We work across the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. With the A255 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to at any hour. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Upton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Upton itself: Broadstairs station. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: 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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of the system
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The site address and the type of premises
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes well under an hour for most canopies. In a smaller place like Upton, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.