Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Matchams, Hampshire
Grease filter exchange in Matchams, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Grease left in baffles after washing
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Report a dripping canopy early
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
- Always run the extract while cooking
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. 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. Setting both up on a schedule keeps everything on track.
Grease filter exchange in Matchams
A clean set of filters is a simple, regular dose of prevention. It keeps airflow up and grease down between full cleans and takes a messy task off your team. The full TR19 clean then gives the system its clean bill of health. We’re often asked to deal with a greasy plenum behind the filters and grease dripping from the canopy, across mesh filters, restaurants and pubs and island canopies.
Work in a small place like Matchams starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, 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.
- Where
- Matchams (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive 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 work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Matchams.
- 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.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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How we price grease filter exchange
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
- What state the system is in
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Different parts, different methods
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. An exchange service takes it off the rota.
The plenum
Heavy grease in the plenum often follows clogged or missing filters or that the next TR19 clean is due.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Matchams
Who is the fire and rescue service for Matchams?
Fire safety enforcement in Matchams is handled by 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Matchams?
Yes, Matchams is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How often should grease filters be changed?
There’s no single answer. The schedule is based on how heavily you cook and can change if your kitchen gets busier.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Every kitchen is different, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. We send you a fixed quote before the first visit.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. Larger systems naturally take longer, and the quote will say how long.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, there’s also a certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
When to call us in Matchams
Long cooking hours in Matchams or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. Heavy daily use means fast build-up, so it needs more frequent changes.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
Historic houses near Matchams, such as Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles east, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What hours they’ll be on site
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Towns and villages near Matchams
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Kitchen extracts in Matchams
The fire and rescue service for Matchams is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Matchams. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Leonard's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Matchams, about 1.7 miles west.
Matchams is in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Matchams and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Matchams among them. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 20 miles from Matchams.
Work in BH24 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Matchams: Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Around Matchams
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Avon Heath Country Park. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Why act early in Matchams
Leaving filters too long pushes more grease into the plenum and ducts. That makes the next full clean a bigger job and grease readings can rise between cleans. A planned visit to Matchams is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Matchams
- In business since 2009
- Every job surveyed first
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
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