Kent · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Wilmington, Kent
One call covers a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Wilmington, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Blocked baffle filters
- Grease dripping from the canopy
About our grease filter exchange in Wilmington
We run grease filter exchange for all kinds of kitchens in Wilmington, whether there’s one canopy or many. We can come before or after service so nobody has to stop cooking. If you have bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly and grease filters clogged with grease, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Wilmington, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Wilmington
The FSA’s data shows about 21 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels and guest houses registered within about 1.5 miles of central Wilmington. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Wilmington sits within the area of Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. Kitchens in Wilmington get their food hygiene inspections from Dartford council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Wilmington; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Wilmington Grammar School for Girls tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as West Hill Hospital (about 1.4 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Every kind of commercial site in Wilmington, grease filter exchange is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Wilmington is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
All of DA2, DA5 and DA1 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A2, Wilmington is easy for our technicians to reach for grease filter exchange. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Around Wilmington
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School and the streets around them. Wilmington’s nearest station is Crayford station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wansunt Pit.
What a clean will not put right
We’d rather tell you now than book work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Never cook with the extract switched off
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. The dirty set leaves with us to be cleaned.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner between full cleans.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What affects the quote in Wilmington
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Any permits to work or inductions
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Wilmington: your questions answered
Can a school canteen extract in Wilmington be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. The FSA’s register shows about 18 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Wilmington. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you cover smaller places like Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
The common types of grease filter: baffle and mesh. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch, or we will check on the first visit.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and the details are available on request.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
A bent filter leaves a gap for grease. We point them out on the visit so they can be replaced.
How long will you be on site?
Your quote will say how long we expect to be there. In most cases, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters.
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies, and we clear up before we go. The timing of a visit to Wilmington is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
How to get a quote
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What your team can do, and what needs us
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What happens if it’s left?
Grease dripping from the canopy is a sign the filters can’t hold any more. Left, it ends up on equipment, food areas and staff and that’s the kind of thing inspectors look for. A fault that closes a site in a village like Wilmington affects everyone who depends on it.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- We’re fully insured
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