Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Itchen Abbas, Hampshire
Grease filter exchange in Itchen Abbas from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Grease dripping from the canopy
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Visits to a village like Itchen Abbas are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- Greasy filters are swapped for clean ones.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Grease filter exchange in Itchen Abbas, done properly
In Itchen Abbas, our filter exchange runs on a schedule set by how much the kitchen cooks. The heavier the cooking, the more often filters need changing while a lighter kitchen can go longer. The interval is agreed before the first visit. If you are dealing with grease dripping from the canopy and missing filters in the filter bank, we can put it right, from school and hospital kitchens, baffle filters and mesh filters onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: 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. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Itchen Abbas (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
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
- An extract that was undersized from the start
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
What happens if it’s left?
In Itchen Abbas, as everywhere, a filter service is not a substitute for TR19 cleaning. They do help keep the system in better shape between cleans, and that shows when the next clean comes round. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
When to call us in Itchen Abbas
Sometimes a filter is taken out and never put back. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum where it settles out of sight.
What we are most often called out for:
- A canopy that drips grease
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like St John's Rooms And Chapel about 3.9 miles south-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Look out for drips from the canopy
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
The canopy looks cleaner and the air moves better straight away. Always run the extract during cooking so the filters do their job.
A kitchen that’s getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Adjusting the schedule now prevents a build-up in the ducts.
Kitchen extracts in Itchen Abbas
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Itchen Abbas. 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 Itchen Abbas get their food hygiene inspections from Winchester City council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Itchen Abbas Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere in Itchen Abbas, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Itchen Abbas to the outskirts, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 14 miles away.
All of SO21 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Itchen Abbas
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Plough pub. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Itchen Abbas: your questions answered
Can you come to Itchen Abbas after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Itchen Abbas doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who inspects food businesses in Itchen Abbas?
Kitchens in Itchen Abbas are inspected by Winchester City council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work in Itchen Abbas?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Itchen Abbas included.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Can damaged filters stay in the canopy?
A bent filter leaves a gap for grease. We flag any we find and explain what’s needed.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
It is not. Clean filters help keep grease down, but the ducts and plenum still need cleaning at the right interval.
Is TR19 cleaning required by law?
No. TR19® itself is not law; it’s a BESA specification. The law is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which makes the responsible person assess and reduce fire risk, and TR19® is the benchmark for showing that grease in the extract is under control.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
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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. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.