Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Bailey's Hard grease filter exchange
We cover Bailey's Hard for grease filter exchange. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease left in baffles after washing
Grease filter exchange in Bailey's Hard
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork, but some grease still passes through as vapour. That’s why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. Typical jobs include filters so greasy the air can barely pass and filters that come out of the sink still dirty, on baffle filters, restaurants and pubs and school and hospital kitchens.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Bailey's Hard (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
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 are happy to quote for all of it.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy filter housings
The filter housing holds each filter at an angle in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters use overlapping metal blades that force the air to change direction. Grease is thrown out of the airstream and collects on the baffles.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
Your team carries on as normal, without the filter washing. Just keep the canopy clear for the next visit and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. Setting both up on a schedule keeps everything on track.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. In a small place like Bailey's Hard, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Bailey's Hard kitchens: local notes
Bailey's Hard lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The Food Standards Agency lists about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses as registered food businesses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Bailey's Hard. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Bailey's Hard, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from New Forest council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, or anywhere in Bailey's Hard, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Beaulieu Palace House is about 0.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Bailey's Hard, we can take on grease filter exchange. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. Southampton is in our area too, about 8 miles from Bailey's Hard.
Every address in SO42 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Bailey's Hard include The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Bailey's Hard
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Montagu Arms, among other places. The closest station to Bailey's Hard is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Bailey's Hard includes Boldre Foreshore.
Questions from Bailey's Hard
Which fire service covers Bailey's Hard?
Fire safety enforcement in Bailey's Hard is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Does the sea air around Bailey's Hard make a difference to grease filter exchange?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Bailey's Hard gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No, the two work together. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan and comes with a certificate and photo report.
Can you look after several sites?
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 have insurance?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
We work with both baffle and mesh filters. We check what’s in your canopies first and set up the service around them.
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- Grease behind the filters that a swap cannot remove
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
Common problems we fix in Bailey's Hard
Wherever you are, Bailey's Hard included, filter washing is the job that gets skipped when the kitchen is busy. It only takes a couple of missed weeks for filters to fill with grease.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
School kitchens, at schools like Beaulieu Village Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed