Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Hatherden
Our technicians work in Hatherden on a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
About our grease filter exchange in Hatherden
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. Regular exchange keeps the air moving. If you are dealing with filters that come out of the sink still dirty and filters that leave gaps in the canopy, we can put it right.
In a small place like Hatherden, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Hatherden (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How we price grease filter exchange
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- A single visit or a regular plan
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Hatherden questions
Who inspects food businesses in Hatherden?
That is Test Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Hatherden. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can the work in Hatherden be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Hatherden doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
Can you clean our existing filters instead?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. The first step is looking at the filters you have, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Do you provide a certificate or report?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with pictures, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Baffle and mesh filters are both covered. We check what’s in your canopies first and plan the exchange around them.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Aftercare tips
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
- Keep every filter in place during service
Once the clean filters are in, the kitchen can cook right away. We take the greasy filters with us to be cleaned.
Clean filters plus regular full cleans keep the system in good health. A maintenance plan that covers both keeps everything on track.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- A noisy or failed extract fan
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
Why act early in Hatherden
When filters block, extraction suffers. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen, and the fan works harder to pull air through. A regular exchange keeps the airflow where it should be. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What you get with us
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Do you need grease filter exchange in Hatherden?
Cooking vapour carries grease into the canopy. Much of it is trapped by the filters so they gradually clog and airflow falls away.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Blocked baffle filters
For schools such as Hatherden Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Grease filter exchange in Hatherden: the local picture
Hatherden is covered by 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. Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Hatherden. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Hatherden is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 2.6 miles south. Where a hall near Christchurch, or anywhere in Hatherden, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Hatherden and the rest of Hampshire. Hatherden is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover for grease filter exchange. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page (24 miles or so).
Grease filter exchange in SP11 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Hatherden: Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Near you in Hatherden
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Hare & Hounds pub and Harrow Way Community School. Hatherden’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Towns and villages near Hatherden
Other services in Hatherden
How the visit works
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Hatherden run smoothly.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- On each visit, the dirty filters come out of the canopy.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.