Oxfordshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in East Lockinge, Oxfordshire
Professional grease filter exchange in and around East Lockinge, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
Grease filter exchange in East Lockinge
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum and every filter is checked when we swap them. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. If you have grease filters clogged with grease and grease building up behind the canopy filters, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near East Lockinge, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
School, care home and staff kitchens
For kitchens closed in the holidays, visits can be timed around term or rota so the filters are clean when cooking picks up.
Baffle filters
In a baffle filter, the air zigzags through metal baffles. Grease is thrown out of the airstream and collects on the baffles.
Kitchen extracts in East Lockinge
Fire safety in East Lockinge falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. About 56 miles out from central London, East Lockinge is part of the South East area we work across. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in East Lockinge, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX12, we can carry out grease filter exchange at your premises. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Oxford is in our area too, about 13 miles from East Lockinge.
All of OX12 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East Lockinge
In East Lockinge, that means kitchens and buildings near The Boar's Head pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
When to call us in East Lockinge
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Blocked baffle filters
In and around East Lockinge, every reachable section of the extract is cleaned, and anything we can’t reach goes on the report.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes well under an hour for most canopies. The timing of a visit to East Lockinge is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- 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.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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, and that is where we come in.
Questions from East Lockinge
Who inspects food businesses in East Lockinge?
The local authority for East Lockinge is Vale of White Horse council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for East Lockinge?
It’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers East Lockinge. 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 we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do we need to close the kitchen while filters are changed?
Visits are short, and we can come before or after service. There’s no wait between removing and refitting.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What is TR19?
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.
Can you give a price for filter changes?
Every kitchen is different, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. We send you a fixed quote before the service starts.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
Between visits, check that every filter is still in place. A missing filter leaves a gap for grease, so let us know if one goes missing or gets damaged.
A kitchen that is getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Adjusting the schedule now prevents a build-up in the ducts.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The size of the system
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by grease filter exchange, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens