Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Cole Henley, Hampshire
Grease filter exchange in Cole Henley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
About our grease filter exchange in Cole Henley
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Clogged filters choke the airflow and the extract struggles. Regular exchange keeps the air moving. Common call-outs are for grease dripping from the canopy and poor airflow through the filters, on mesh filters, school and hospital kitchens and island canopies.
Somewhere as small as Cole Henley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Cole Henley (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Written report with pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better from the moment they’re fitted. Keep the extract running while you cook so they catch grease as intended.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
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For landlords and multi-site operators
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. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Cole Henley and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.
How we price grease filter exchange
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
- What state the system is in
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth doing now in Cole Henley
Dripping canopies and greasy smells often start with the filters. Drips land on surfaces and equipment below, which an EHO may well notice. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Cole Henley is calmer for everyone.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Cole Henley
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
When to call us in Cole Henley
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers, so the right exchange interval varies.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Weak extraction at the canopy
School kitchens, at schools like Testbourne Community School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether VAT is included
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
Grease filter exchange in Cole Henley: the local picture
About 56 miles out from central London, Cole Henley is part of the South East area we work across. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. In Cole Henley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
A TR19® clean in Cole Henley doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too.
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Cole Henley gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Cole Henley is one of them. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (20 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for grease filter exchange: RG28. Close by, we work in Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
What’s near Cole Henley
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south. Not far away are Ladle Hill.
Common questions in Cole Henley
Do you work at weekends in Cole Henley?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Cole Henley can fit around your hours. Just call 0345 646 2711 or email us with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Is Cole Henley within the area you cover?
Yes, Cole Henley is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
The work itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and the quote will say how long.
What’s TR19?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not law, but it’s the benchmark.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
What do you do to protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It varies from kitchen to kitchen. The schedule is based on how heavily you cook and can change if your kitchen gets busier.
Who is the responsible person?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. Landlords, facilities managers and managing agents can also hold responsibility.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes less than an hour in most kitchens. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Cole Henley knowing what to expect.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form 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. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
Advice
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.