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Grease Filter Exchange in Lockerley
Grease filter exchange in Lockerley, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Bent or damaged filters that do not sit properly
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Grease dripping from the canopy
Grease filter exchange in Lockerley, done properly
Filter exchange sits between full TR19® cleans. Fresh filters help limit what gets into the ductwork, but some grease still passes through as vapour. That’s why the whole system still needs cleaning to TR19 at the right interval. The work covers mesh filters, baffle filters and school and hospital kitchens, and people most often call us about grease dripping from the canopy and grease left in baffles after washing.
Somewhere as small as Lockerley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Lockerley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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.
When it’s something else
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Look out for drips from the canopy
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due and we can book that in.
Filter exchange and TR19 cleaning work best together. A maintenance plan that covers both keeps everything on track.
Kitchen extracts in Lockerley
It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Lockerley. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Lockerley is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Mottisfont Abbey is about 1.8 miles east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Lockerley and the rest of Hampshire. Lockerley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for grease filter exchange. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 11 miles away.
Grease filter exchange in SO51 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your site is on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Lockerley: Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lockerley
Around Lockerley, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Kings Arms Public House. The closest station to Lockerley is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
FAQs for Lockerley
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Lockerley?
Fire safety enforcement in Lockerley is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Lockerley?
The local authority for Lockerley is Test Valley council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What should go in our maintenance log?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Duct Doctor is fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.
Do you clean filters as well as exchanging them?
Yes, that’s an option. The first step is looking at the filters you have because bent or damaged ones may need replacing.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
Which sectors do you work in?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. We fit the work around how the site operates.
The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Lockerley can be planned properly.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
Preparing for the visit
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before work begins.
Advice
When to call us in Lockerley
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Lockerley is Romsey Community Hospital, about 4.9 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
How we price grease filter exchange
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
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 pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.