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Grease Filter Exchange in Great Holcombe
Grease filter exchange for Great Holcombe and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
About our grease filter exchange in Great Holcombe
An exchange visit in Great Holcombe does not take long. The greasy filters come out, clean ones go in and make sure there are no gaps between them. Anything that needs attention is pointed out. Typical jobs include smoke and heat lingering under the hood and grease left in baffles after washing, on wall canopies, baffle filters and mesh filters.
For a kitchen in or near Great Holcombe, 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.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Great Holcombe (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold, and we clear up before we go. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Great Holcombe can be planned properly.
- 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.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Great Holcombe questions
Which fire authority looks after Great Holcombe?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Great Holcombe. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Holcombe?
Yes, Great Holcombe is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. We do not leave it behind.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, photos and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
What happens to the dirty filters?
We do. Used filters go with us to be cleaned while a clean set goes in.
Which grease filters does the service cover?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so the clean set always fits.
Grease filter exchange in Great Holcombe: the local picture
In Great Holcombe, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Great Holcombe falls to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Where a hall near Church of St Giles, or anywhere in Great Holcombe, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Garsington Manor is about 3.8 miles north-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Littlemore Hospital about 5.8 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Great Holcombe is about 3 miles north of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Great Holcombe gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Great Holcombe among them. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
All of OX10 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. We also cover Newington (1 mile north), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Holcombe
Around Great Holcombe, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Catherine Wheel pub, among other places. A little further out are Brightwell Castle (4 miles south-west) and Littlemore Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
The next exchange is already in the diary. If the kitchen gets busier, the interval can be shortened to match.
Saturated filters let more grease through. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner between full cleans.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What the work involves, part by part
The plenum
The plenum is the space behind the filters. It collects whatever grease the filters miss.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
In a busy kitchen, filter washing is easy to skip. A regular exchange means nobody has to remember.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Great Holcombe
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Why deal with it now?
When filters block, extraction suffers. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier while the fan strains. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Great Holcombe
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
How we price grease filter exchange
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.