Oxfordshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
For grease filter exchange in Ewelme, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- A canopy that drips grease
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Grease filters clogged with grease
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Ewelme
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. If you have gaps where filters have been removed and grease left in baffles after washing, we can put it right.
For a kitchen in or near Ewelme, 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 to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
We’ve been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Location
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Canopy filter housings
Filters sit in a housing or channel in the canopy. A damaged housing leaves gaps.
Baffle filters
When baffles fill with grease, less air gets through. Swapping them for a clean set restores it.
Other services in Ewelme
Why act early in Ewelme
Clogged filters choke the extract. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier while the fan strains. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. It’s simpler to plan the work at Ewelme now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why us?
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Every visit written up, with photos
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Common problems we fix in Ewelme
Kitchens in Ewelme, as everywhere, find filter washing slips down the list on busy weeks. It only takes a couple of missed weeks for filters to fill with grease.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- A canopy that drips grease
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Missing filters in the filter bank
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Brightwell Manor is about 4.2 miles west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether VAT is included
What grease filter exchange looks like in Ewelme
The fire and rescue service for Ewelme is 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. At about 43 miles from central London, Ewelme sits well inside the area we cover. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Ewelme, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ewelme CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Ewelme or further out, grease filter exchange is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Ewelme is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for grease filter exchange. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Grease filter exchange in OX10 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Other places close to Ewelme include Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Around Ewelme
Around Ewelme, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
For landlords and multi-site operators
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Ewelme can be planned properly.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Between visits
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
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.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The site address and the type of premises
We do not publish a 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, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Ewelme: your questions answered
Can the work in Ewelme be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Ewelme keeps running as normal. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Ewelme?
Fire safety enforcement in Ewelme is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the responsible person: normally the employer or whoever controls the premises. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
That depends on the cooking. Kitchens that fry and grill all day need changes more often than kitchens that cook less. We set a schedule that suits your kitchen.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filters can be cleaned on a schedule as well as exchanged. We will talk you through which suits your kitchen when you get in touch.
Do you cover Ewelme?
Yes. We cover Ewelme and across Oxfordshire, as part of our work across South East England and London. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.