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Grease filter exchange in Middleton, Hampshire
Grease filter exchange in Middleton from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- A canopy that drips grease
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
Kitchen extracts in Middleton
Food hygiene inspections in Middleton are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. At about 60 miles from central London, Middleton sits well inside the area we cover. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Middleton is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 4.8 miles west. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Middleton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Middleton and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Middleton is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 19 miles from Middleton.
Our technicians cover all of the SP11 postcode area for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. If your site is just outside Middleton, we cover Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Middleton
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Plough Inn. Middleton’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Middleton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Grease filter exchange in Middleton, done properly
We set up grease filter exchange for kitchens in Middleton on a schedule that suits their cooking. Busy kitchens need changes more often, lighter ones less. The interval is agreed before the first visit. The work covers mesh filters, wall canopies and island canopies, and the jobs we see most are filters that leave gaps in the canopy and a greasy plenum behind the filters.
In a small place like Middleton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Each visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Middleton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Middleton run smoothly.
- We record the number, size and type of your filters.
- We set the interval with you.
- The dirty set is lifted out.
- Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
- We take the greasy set away and confirm the next date.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
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When to call us in Middleton
Washing filters by hand does not always get them clean. Grease hides in the folds of a baffle or the layers of a mesh and a sink wash rarely reaches it.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Longparish Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
What your quote should include
- Proof of insurance
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Different parts, different methods
The plenum
Clean filters reduce the grease reaching the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
Mesh filters
Grease lodges deep in the layers of a mesh filter, so a quick rinse rarely gets it clean.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange will not do:
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A canopy that needs a proper clean
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
Leave it or put it right?
Once filters are saturated, more grease gets past them. The ductwork then loads up faster and grease readings can rise between cleans. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Each visit written up, with photos
Managing agents and facilities teams in Middleton
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
How we price grease filter exchange
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Middleton: your questions answered
Can you come to Middleton after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Middleton can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Can a school canteen extract in Middleton be done out of term time?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Middleton, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we will plan around them.
How much does a filter exchange service cost?
Pricing depends on the kitchen, so we quote once we know your filters and schedule. You get a fixed price before the first visit.
Do you cover Middleton?
Yes. Our technicians work in Middleton, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We do. The dirty filters are taken away for cleaning and the clean set stays in the canopy.
Where does the waste go?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. The law sets the duty; TR19® is the benchmark used to show it’s met. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and without records, many insurers may refuse or reduce a claim.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.