Isle of Wight · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Cranmore
Grease filter exchange in Cranmore from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
How we handle grease filter exchange in Cranmore
Grease filters are the first line of defence in a kitchen extract. They catch grease before it reaches the plenum and ductwork and they do it best when they’re clean. Our grease filter exchange service swaps dirty filters for clean ones on a schedule. Typical jobs include weak extraction at the canopy and bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly, across school and hospital kitchens, wall canopies and baffle filters.
In a small place like Cranmore, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Cranmore (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Cranmore
Do you cover smaller places like Cranmore?
Yes. Cranmore is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Does the sea air around Cranmore make a difference to grease filter exchange?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Cranmore than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Which records should we keep?
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 TR19 mean?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How long does grease filter exchange 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.
What happens to the dirty filters?
We do. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning and the clean set stays in the canopy.
What accreditations do you have?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
Grease filter exchange around Cranmore
At about 1 mile from the coast, Cranmore is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Cranmore sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. It’s Isle of Wight council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Cranmore. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
A hospital like Lymington New Forest Hospital, about 5.9 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Swainston Manor is about 3.4 miles south-east), access may need planning.
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We provide grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Cranmore and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, Cranmore among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area for grease filter exchange. You will find streets such as Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. If your site is just outside Cranmore, we cover Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Remote and island sites need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for grease filter exchange.
Landmarks near Cranmore
The closest station to Cranmore is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Cranmore includes Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
What else we do in Cranmore
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Cranmore knowing what to expect.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
For grease filter exchange in Cranmore, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Do not let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Make sure no filter is left out
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. A missing filter leaves a gap for grease so tell us if you need a replacement.
Saturated filters let more grease through. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
Common problems we fix in Cranmore
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Blocked baffle filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Staff short of time to wash filters
For schools such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is included
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Different parts, different methods
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.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
High-output kitchens clog filters quickly. They often need the shortest exchange interval.
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right 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. That’s our job.
For landlords and multi-site operators
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.