Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Elvetham grease filter exchange
One call covers grease filter exchange in Elvetham, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A canopy that drips grease
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Blocked baffle filters
Grease filter exchange in Elvetham
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Clogged filters choke the airflow and the fan has to work harder. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. Typical jobs include weak extraction at the canopy and damaged filters letting grease past, across baffle filters, wall canopies and island canopies.
Somewhere as small as Elvetham, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Elvetham (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Elvetham before we set off.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- On each visit, the dirty filters come out of the canopy.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- 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
Get a fixed quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Related advice
Why act early in Elvetham
Washing filters in-house is an option for kitchens in Elvetham, and it works when it’s done well and never skipped. When it doesn’t happen reliably, an exchange makes it automatic. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why book with us
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- We’re fully insured
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
Elvetham questions
Which council inspects kitchens in Elvetham?
That’s Hart council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Elvetham. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Will you come out to Elvetham?
Yes, Elvetham is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do we need to close the kitchen while filters are changed?
A filter change is quick and can be timed around service. The canopy shouldn’t be used without filters, so we swap them in one go.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Does a filter exchange replace TR19 cleaning?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan and comes with a certificate and photo report.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Baffle and mesh filters are both covered. We check what’s in your canopies first and plan the exchange around them.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Elvetham
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Elvetham and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. The fire and rescue service for Elvetham is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. Kitchens in Elvetham get their food hygiene inspections from Hart council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as Elvetham Heath Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Fleet Community Hospital (about 1.2 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Across the RG27 area, we cover grease filter exchange for commercial sites. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading, roughly 11 miles from Elvetham.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. Whether your site is on Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Elvetham
Around Elvetham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Sunday School, De Havilland Arms and The Views Meadow and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fleet station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
Different parts, different methods
The plenum
A greasy plenum is a sign filters have been left too long, or that a full clean is due.
Baffle filters
When baffles fill with grease, less air gets through. Swapping them for a clean set restores it.
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Other services in Elvetham
When to call us in Elvetham
Hand-washed filters often come back still greasy. Grease hides in the folds of a baffle or the layers of a mesh and a sink wash rarely reaches it.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- A canopy that drips grease
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall or anywhere around Elvetham, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether VAT is included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- What insurance they carry
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
- Report a dripping canopy early
Keep an eye out for filters that have been taken out. Gaps let grease into the plenum, so let us know if one goes missing or gets damaged.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. A clean set straight away cuts the grease in the canopy, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Island canopies