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Grease Filter Exchange in Cumnor
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for Cumnor, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
Kitchen extracts in Cumnor
Kitchens in Cumnor get their food hygiene inspections from Vale of White Horse council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Cumnor, about 56 miles from central London, is within our usual area. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
School kitchens, at schools like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Cumnor is Radcliffe Infirmary, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Cumnor, grease filter exchange is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in OX2 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover sites on High Street, The Park and The Winnyards and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Cumnor
Around Cumnor, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School. Cumnor’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cumnor include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
About our grease filter exchange in Cumnor
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork though vapour still carries some grease past them. So the canopy, plenum and ducts still need their full TR19 clean. Typical jobs include grease filters clogged with grease and gaps where filters have been removed, across restaurants and pubs, mesh filters and school and hospital kitchens.
In a small place like Cumnor, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Cumnor
Hand-washed filters often come back still greasy. Grease lodges deep in baffles and mesh, and a quick rinse leaves it there.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Cumnor (Appleton Manor is about 1.9 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the price is fixed
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Cumnor.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
For grease filter exchange in Cumnor, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Between visits
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
- Always run the extract while cooking
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If the kitchen gets busier, the interval can be shortened to keep up.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. A maintenance plan that covers both means neither slips.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
How we price grease filter exchange
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The size of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Questions from Cumnor
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Cumnor out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Cumnor. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Cumnor?
Cumnor is in the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
We can. Some kitchens prefer their own filters cleaned on a schedule while others want an exchange. We make sure the canopy is ready for service either way.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Where do the greasy filters go?
The greasy set leaves with us for cleaning and your staff do not have to deal with them. Clean filters go straight in.
Is Cumnor in your area?
Yes. We cover Cumnor and across Oxfordshire, within our South East and London area. To book, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
How often should grease filters be changed?
It depends on how much and what the kitchen cooks. Kitchens that fry and grill all day need changes more often than kitchens that cook less. We set a schedule that suits your kitchen.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by grease filter exchange, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.