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Grease Filter Exchange in Badger Farm
Grease filter exchange in Badger Farm from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Blocked baffle filters
- Poor airflow through the filters
Grease filter exchange in Badger Farm, done properly
Cleaning filters by hand takes staff time and is easy to put off. With a filter exchange, we bring a clean set and take the dirty one away, so the canopy is never left without filters. The work covers school and hospital kitchens, baffle filters and wall canopies, and people most often call us about damaged filters letting grease past and filters so greasy the air can barely pass.
Around a smaller place like Badger Farm, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Badger Farm (SO22, SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The number of sites or systems
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
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 we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Badger Farm
If you look after several sites, 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.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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.
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. The visit itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Your opening hours decide when we come to Badger Farm, not ours.
- 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.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before we start.
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Part by part
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. An exchange service takes it off the rota.
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it’s still cleaned during a full TR19 clean.
Badger Farm kitchens: local notes
There are about 82 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 15 takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Badger Farm, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Badger Farm. 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 Winchester City council inspect food businesses in Badger Farm. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For schools such as Stanmore Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Saint Luke or elsewhere in Badger Farm, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Badger Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For grease filter exchange in and around Badger Farm, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, Badger Farm included. Badger Farm is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease filter exchange. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 9 miles away.
Every address in SO22 and SO23 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Fox Lane, Hubert Road and Edward Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A3090 close by, Badger Farm is simple for us to get to at any hour. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Stanmore (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Bar End (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Badger Farm
Typical jobs here are in premises near St. Cross Park, The Bell Inn Public House and Kings' School. The closest station to Badger Farm is Winchester station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1 mile north) and Winchester Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Badger Farm
Do you cover smaller places like Badger Farm?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Badger Farm included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Badger Farm in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Badger Farm, the Food Standards Agency lists about 15 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What does grease filter exchange cost?
Pricing depends on the kitchen, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the service starts.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We also hold CHAS and SafeContractor for clients who vet their contractors.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
On site, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
What happens to the dirty filters?
We take them away. That is how an exchange works: you always have a clean set fitted and nothing greasy left on site.
Aftercare tips
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Don’t let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Do not refit a filter that’s bent
- Always run the extract while cooking
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due and we can book that in.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Badger Farm
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum and on into the ductwork.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- A canopy that drips grease
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Hampshire County Hospital about 1 mile north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos