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Grease Filter Exchange in Bentworth
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for Bentworth, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
What grease filter exchange looks like in Bentworth
Kitchens in Bentworth get their food hygiene inspections from East Hampshire council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Bentworth. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Hall Place is about 0.2 miles south-west), access may need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Bentworth and the rest of Hampshire. Bentworth is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Reading, about 20 miles from Bentworth.
Grease filter exchange in GU34 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Bentworth
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Star Inn. The closest station to Bentworth is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Bentworth includes King's Hill.
Grease filter exchange in Bentworth, done properly
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. Regular exchange keeps the air moving. The work covers restaurants and pubs, wall canopies and island canopies, and people most often call us about blocked baffle filters and hand-washed filters that still look greasy.
In a village or hamlet like Bentworth, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Bentworth
However long the kitchen cooks each day, the filters see every minute of it. Heavy daily use means fast build-up so changes need to come round sooner.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Blocked baffle filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Alton Community Hospital about 2.8 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease filter exchange won’t do:
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
If you are not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Bentworth and turn up when the site is quiet.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- Each visit starts with the used filters being removed.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before any work starts.
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Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Bentworth
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The condition of the system
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
If you need grease filter exchange in Bentworth, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Different parts, different methods
Canopy filter housings
Filters sit in a housing or channel in the canopy. If it’s bent or greasy, filters won’t seat properly.
Mesh filters
Layers of mesh catch grease droplets. They clog quickly in a busy kitchen, so they need changing often.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Bentworth
Will you come out to Bentworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Bentworth?
Fire safety enforcement in Bentworth is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
How long does the visit take?
It depends on the size of the system, but for a typical site it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
Can damaged filters stay in the canopy?
Filters that no longer fit properly need replacing. We’ll tell you which ones and why when we find them.
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.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
More services for Bentworth
Leave it or put it right?
When filters block, extraction suffers. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen while the fan strains. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Every visit written up, with pictures
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.