Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Langley, Hampshire
For a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Langley, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Grease left in baffles after washing
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
How we handle grease filter exchange in Langley
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Once they’re clogged, airflow drops and the fan has to work harder. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. We’re often asked to deal with filters that leave gaps in the canopy and gaps where filters have been removed, across school and hospital kitchens, wall canopies and mesh filters.
Work in a small place like Langley starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Langley (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Langley
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum and on into the ductwork.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease filters clogged with grease
Historic houses near Langley, such as Beaulieu Palace House about 3.5 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a survey comes first
Grease, kitchens and Langley
At about 2 miles from the coast, Langley is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 5 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 6 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Langley. Where they cook under a canopy, the grease filters are the first line of defence and clog quickly. Langley is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Francis, or anywhere in Langley, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Coldeast (about 5.8 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Langley, grease filter exchange is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Langley is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 8 miles away.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Grease filter exchange is available to premises on Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Langley
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The New Forest Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, about 4.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Langley and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- We tell you if the plenum or canopy needs a clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
- The number of sites or systems
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll normally have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Look out for drips from the canopy
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. The dirty set leaves with us for cleaning.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking and the plenum may need a clean as well.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Langley: your questions answered
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Langley?
Fire safety enforcement in Langley is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Langley?
Food hygiene inspections in Langley are carried out by New Forest council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. At the start, we note what your canopies use so every set we bring fits.
Does a filter exchange disrupt service?
Most changes take well under an hour for most canopies, so the impact is small. We will fit it around your service wherever we can.
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.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Every kitchen is different, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. We give you a fixed quote before the first visit.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
How the job changes from site to site
The plenum
A greasy plenum is a sign filters have been left too long, or that a full clean is due.
Canopy filter housings
The trough or channel under the filters fills with grease. If it needs attention, we’ll tell you.