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Grease Filter Exchange in Kentsboro
Need grease filter exchange in Kentsboro? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Poor airflow through the filters
About our grease filter exchange in Kentsboro
Cleaning filters by hand takes staff time and is easy to put off. With a filter exchange, we bring a clean set and take the dirty one away and the canopy is refilled right away. Typical jobs include grease left in baffles after washing and grease filters clogged with grease, on restaurants and pubs, mesh filters and wall canopies.
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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, 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
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
How it works
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes less than an hour in most kitchens, and we clear up before we go. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Kentsboro.
- First, we check the canopies and the filters in them.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- We check the filters are seated and the canopy is ready to use.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
What the work involves, part by part
Baffle filters
When baffles fill with grease, less air gets through. Swapping them for a clean set restores it.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
The more a kitchen cooks, the more grease the filters see. Regular changes help protect the ductwork.
FAQs for Kentsboro
Which fire authority looks after Kentsboro?
Kentsboro is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
Who inspects food businesses in Kentsboro?
Food hygiene inspections in Kentsboro are carried out by Test Valley council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you give a price for filter changes?
We price it on the number of filters and the visit frequency. Send us details or photos and we’ll quote quickly.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How long does grease filter exchange take?
We’ll confirm the time with your quote. For a typical site, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No, the two work together. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Kentsboro
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Common problems we fix in Kentsboro
Every fry, grill and sauté sends grease-laden vapour upwards. The filters catch much of it, and day by day they load up until the air can barely get through.
Clients typically contact us when they notice something like this:
- Blocked baffle filters
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Poor airflow through the filters
Whether the kitchen is in Kentsboro itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving filters too long pushes more grease into the plenum and ducts. The ductwork then loads up faster and grease readings can rise between cleans. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- A written report with photos after each visit
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
Grease filter exchange around Kentsboro
Food hygiene inspections in Kentsboro are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Kentsboro is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we can take on grease filter exchange. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
Every address in SO20 is covered for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Kentsboro include Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Kentsboro
Kentsboro’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kentsboro include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
Once the clean filters are in, the kitchen can cook straight away. We take the greasy filters with us for cleaning.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. Getting onto a regular exchange now keeps grease out of the plenum and ductwork until the next TR19 clean.