West Berkshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Oare, West Berkshire
A scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Oare. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Poor airflow through the filters
Grease filter exchange in Oare, done properly
A clean set of filters is a simple, regular dose of prevention. Between full cleans, it keeps the airflow healthy, and it saves your staff a greasy job. Full TR19 cleaning still comes at the right interval, with a certificate. If you’re dealing with grease left in baffles after washing and blocked baffle filters, we can put it right, from mesh filters, wall canopies and restaurants and pubs onwards.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
We have been trading since 2009, and we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Oare (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Oare kitchens: local notes
Oare is covered by Royal Berkshire 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. Oare is about 51 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours.
Where a hall near Church of St Bartholomew, or anywhere in Oare, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Shaw House, about 4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Oare; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Oare, we can take on grease filter exchange. We can work out of hours so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (13 miles or so).
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for grease filter exchange. That includes premises on Manor Lane and Old Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Oare: Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Oare
In Oare, that means kitchens and buildings near The White Horse pub. The closest station to Oare is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). The countryside around Oare includes Snelsmore Common.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
- Grease deep in the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Baffle filters
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
What the work involves, part by part
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. An exchange service takes it off the rota.
School, care home and staff kitchens
Even kitchens with fixed meal times build up grease, though often more slowly.
Oare questions
Can the work in Oare be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Oare keeps running as normal. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Do you cover smaller places like Oare?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Oare is covered. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and the details are available on request.
What happens to the dirty filters?
They leave with us. That’s how an exchange works: you always have a clean set fitted and nothing greasy left on site.
Which records should we keep?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
Can we skip TR19 cleans if the filters are changed regularly?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
It varies with the type and amount of cooking. If filters clog early, the interval needs shortening and we will adjust it.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- How many systems or sites are involved
- How easy every part is to reach
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- A few general shots of the system
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes less than an hour in most kitchens. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Oare, let us know and we will plan around it.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
How to prepare
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
For grease filter exchange in Oare, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Tell us if a filter is bent or damaged
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Never cook with the extract switched off
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to match.
Filter exchange and TR19 cleaning work best together. Setting both up on a schedule means neither slips.
Also in Oare
When to call us in Oare
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. A missing filter leaves an open route into the system where it settles out of sight.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Blocked baffle filters
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- A greasy plenum behind the filters
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Hermitage Primary School or anywhere near Oare, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they recommend a next date