Wokingham · Grease filter exchange
Holme Green grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Holme Green. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
What staff can safely do
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Grease filter exchange in Holme Green, done properly
We run grease filter exchange for all kinds of kitchens in Holme Green, whether there’s one canopy or many. We can come before or after service, so cooking is not interrupted. If you have damaged filters letting grease past and grease collecting in the filter channels, we can put it right.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Holme Green (RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Visits to a village like Holme Green are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
How to prepare
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why act early in Holme Green
Changing filters on schedule costs far less disruption than a blocked extract. It’s one of the simplest parts of looking after the system, and one of the easiest to let slip. Planning a trip to Holme Green ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fully insured
- Every job surveyed first
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change won’t reach
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- A canopy that doesn’t capture the vapour properly
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
When to call us in Holme Green
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers, so the right exchange interval varies.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Pinewood Hospital (about 1.1 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What hours they’ll be on site
Grease filter exchange around Holme Green
There are about 63 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 15 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Holme Green, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each canopy among them has filters that load with grease and need swapping or cleaning. In Holme Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Wokingham council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Holme Green. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Floreat Montague Park Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Sebastian's Church or elsewhere in Holme Green, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Holme Green is about 2 miles north of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Across the RG40 area, we can take on grease filter exchange. 35 places in Wokingham are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 8 miles from Holme Green.
Grease filter exchange in RG40 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Gardeners Green (1 mile south-west), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Holme Green
In Holme Green, that means kitchens and buildings near The Crooked Billet pub, St Crispin's School and Wixenford School, among other places. The closest station to Holme Green is Wokingham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Holme Green includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Questions from Holme Green
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Holme Green out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 14 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Holme Green. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Will you come out to Holme Green?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Holme Green is covered. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
What accreditations do you have?
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 have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Can you clean our existing filters instead?
We offer filter cleaning as well as exchange. We’ll explain the options when you get in touch.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
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How we price grease filter exchange
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The times the site is available
- The size of the system
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
How the job changes from site to site
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
Heavy cooking means more grease reaching every part of the system. Changing them on time protects the ducts behind.
Mesh filters
Mesh filters use layers of metal mesh to trap grease. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks, so they need changing often.