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Grease Filter Exchange in Horsebridge
Need grease filter exchange in Horsebridge? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Horsebridge
A filter service works alongside TR19® cleaning, not instead of it. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork though vapour still carries some grease past them. That’s why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. We’re often asked to deal with poor airflow through the filters and missing filters in the filter bank, across island canopies, baffle filters and mesh filters.
In a small place like Horsebridge, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Horsebridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Horsebridge
Long cooking hours in Horsebridge or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. Heavy daily use means fast build-up, so it needs more frequent changes.
Look out for any of the following:
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease left in baffles after washing
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Horsebridge, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Never cook with the extract switched off
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. We take the greasy filters with us to be cleaned.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What happens if it’s left?
For any kitchen in Horsebridge, filters cannot stand in for a full TR19 clean. They do help keep the system in better shape between cleans and the canopy and plenum stay cleaner. Somewhere as small as Horsebridge, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before work begins.
Why us?
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A written report with pictures after every visit
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. In a small place like Horsebridge, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- We note any filters that are bent, damaged or missing.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
How to prepare
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Find the previous report, if there is one
How to get a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
Horsebridge kitchens: local notes
Horsebridge is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. Kitchens in Horsebridge get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St James, or anywhere in Horsebridge, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Mottisfont Abbey is about 2.5 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. If you need grease filter exchange in Horsebridge, please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Horsebridge included. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Horsebridge among them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
We cover every part of the SO20 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around Horsebridge
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to John o' Gaunt pub. Horsebridge’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
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Questions from Horsebridge
Do you work overnight in Horsebridge?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. That way a site in Horsebridge does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you ring 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Which fire service covers Horsebridge?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Horsebridge. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, filters can be cleaned on a schedule as well as exchanged. We’ll explain the options when we quote.
What types of premises do you cover?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
It isn’t. Clean filters help keep grease down, but the ducts and plenum still need cleaning at the right interval.
Is Horsebridge in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Horsebridge, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Damaged filters do not seat properly and let grease through. We flag any we find and explain what’s needed.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
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 affects the cost of grease filter exchange
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How big the system is
What you pay depends on how big the system is, 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.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Horsebridge
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.