Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Gosport, Hampshire
Professional grease filter exchange in and around Gosport, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Missing filters in the filter bank
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Do not let the full clean slip because filters are changed
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due, and we can arrange it.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Gosport
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the ducts though vapour still carries some grease past them. That is why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. Common call-outs are for a greasy plenum behind the filters and filters left unwashed on busy weeks, across island canopies, wall canopies and school and hospital kitchens.
In a town like Gosport, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- Grease behind the filters that a swap cannot remove
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Parking and loading at the site
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, 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.
Questions from Gosport
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Gosport?
That is Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Gosport in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 33 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Gosport. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
It depends on how much and what the kitchen cooks. Kitchens that fry and grill all day need changes more often than lighter ones. We agree the interval with you.
Is Gosport in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Gosport.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How long will you be on site?
That depends on the amount of work, but for a typical site it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. We’ll confirm it with the quote.
What happens to the dirty filters?
We do. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning while a clean set goes in.
Will we have to stop cooking for a filter change?
Visits are short, and we can come before or after service. There’s no wait between removing and refitting.
Nearby places to Gosport
More services for Gosport
Multi-site and managed buildings
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
Grease filter exchange in Gosport: the local picture
Sea air reaches Gosport, which sits within about 2 miles of the coast. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 54 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 45 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Gosport, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Fire safety in Gosport falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Brockhurst Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Gosport War Memorial Hospital (about 0.8 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near St Faith's Church or anywhere around Gosport, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Gosport is in Hampshire. From the centre of Gosport to the outskirts, grease filter exchange is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Gosport is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients.
Our technicians cover all of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. Gosport is on the A32 and B3333, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for grease filter exchange. If your site is just outside Gosport, we cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Gosport has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for grease filter exchange.
Near you in Gosport
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A closed day, an evening or an early start: whichever suits your site in Gosport, we’ll book around it.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Gosport
When filters block, extraction suffers. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier, and the fan works harder to pull air through. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. Before an inspection or an insurer’s visit in Gosport, it helps to have up-to-date records.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Each visit written up, with photos
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy filter housings
The trough or channel under the filters fills with grease. We point it out if it needs cleaning.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters are a common choice for commercial canopies. They still need regular cleaning, because the grease they collect builds up.