Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Newfound grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for commercial sites in Newfound and across Hampshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- A canopy that drips grease
Grease filter exchange in Newfound, done properly
Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Clogged filters choke the airflow and the fan has to work harder. Regular exchange keeps the air moving. Common call-outs are for a greasy plenum behind the filters and a canopy running with filters missing, across restaurants and pubs, school and hospital kitchens and mesh filters.
Somewhere as small as Newfound, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Newfound (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Newfound and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- At each visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
Do you need grease filter exchange in Newfound?
Washing filters by hand doesn’t 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.
Look out for any of the following:
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- A canopy that drips grease
- Poor airflow through the filters
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Oakley Infant School or anywhere near Newfound, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Why deal with it now?
Washing filters in-house is an option for kitchens in Newfound, and it works when it’s done well and never skipped. Where it slips, an exchange service takes the job off staff. It’s simpler to plan the work at Newfound now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Kitchen extracts in Newfound
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 4 bars, pubs and nightclubs within about 1.5 miles of central Newfound. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. It’s Basingstoke and Deane council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Newfound. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Fire safety in Newfound falls to 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.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Newfound is Park Prewett Hospital, about 2.6 miles north-east. Where a hall near St John's, or anywhere in Newfound, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG23, we can carry out grease filter exchange at your premises. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the RG23 postcode area for grease filter exchange. You will find streets such as Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. Other places close to Newfound include Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newfound
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Fox pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, among other places. Newfound’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Places near Newfound
Other services in Newfound
Aftercare tips
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Let us know if your cooking hours increase
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Clean the canopy surfaces regularly
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. We take the greasy filters with us for cleaning.
If filters are already dripping, they’re overdue. A clean set straight away cuts the grease in the canopy, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one building or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
Newfound: your questions answered
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Newfound during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Newfound, the Food Standards Agency lists about 4 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with your term dates and we will plan around them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Newfound?
Food hygiene inspections in Newfound are carried out by Basingstoke and Deane council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Will you tell us when the next visit is due?
Yes. Every report includes a recommended date for the next visit, based on use and what we found.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
It varies with the type and amount of cooking. If filters are dripping or clogging before the next change, it’s too long and we will adjust it.