Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Hardley
Specialist grease filter exchange for Hardley: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Multi-site and managed buildings
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.
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.
Grease filter exchange in Hardley, done properly
The filters in the canopy are the first thing cooking vapour meets. They catch grease before it reaches the plenum and ductwork, but only while they’re reasonably clean. Our grease filter exchange service swaps dirty filters for clean ones on a schedule. We’re often asked to deal with grease filters clogged with grease and filters that come out of the sink still dirty, on baffle filters, wall canopies and mesh filters.
Somewhere as small as Hardley, 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 dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Hardley (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Part by part
The plenum
A greasy plenum is a sign filters have been left too long or that the next TR19 clean is due.
Baffle filters
Baffle filters use overlapping metal blades that force the air to change direction. Grease drops out as it does.
Common problems we fix in Hardley
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. Much of it is trapped by the filters, and day by day they load up and airflow falls away.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
School kitchens, at schools like The New Forest Academy for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Comparing quotes
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Hardley kitchens: local notes
Hardley lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s data shows about 11 pubs, bars and clubs registered in and around Hardley, up to about a mile and a half out. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Hardley. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
A hospital like Royal South Hants Hospital, about 5.1 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Historic houses near Hardley, such as Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Hardley and the rest of Hampshire. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court and the roads around them. We also cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hardley
Around Hardley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Manor Church of England Infant School. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hardley include Mercury Marshes.
Also near Hardley
What else we do in Hardley
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
The next exchange is already in the diary. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to match.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork between full cleans.
What staff can safely do
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes less than an hour in most kitchens. The timing of a visit to Hardley is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- We set the interval with you.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Honest limits
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
- Grease deep in the extract system
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
Common questions in Hardley
Can sea air affect grease filter exchange in Hardley?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Hardley gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Will you come out to Hardley?
Yes. Hardley is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We will check your filters first because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s your proof that the work was done: a written, dated record with photos of what we did and anything we couldn’t access.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Does a filter exchange disrupt service?
Not for long, and we can time it to avoid service. Cooking shouldn’t happen with the filters out so the swap is done promptly.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.