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Paulsgrove grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange for Paulsgrove, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Grease building up behind the canopy filters
- Damaged filters letting grease past
Grease filter exchange in Paulsgrove, done properly
Whether your canopy has baffle or mesh filters, they load up with grease. Clogged filters choke the airflow and the fan has to work harder. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. If you have bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly and missing filters in the filter bank, we can put it right, from mesh filters, island canopies and school and hospital kitchens onwards.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Paulsgrove gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Never cook with the extract switched off
- Keep every filter in place during service
- Look out for drips from the canopy
Nothing changes for your staff, except one less greasy job. Just keep the canopy clear for the next visit and let us know of any changes to opening hours.
A kitchen that’s getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen in the ducts.
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Paulsgrove
Sometimes a filter is taken out and never put back. A missing filter leaves an open route into the system where it settles out of sight.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- A canopy running with filters missing
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Beacon View Primary Academy or anywhere near Paulsgrove, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What paperwork you get at the end
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Paulsgrove: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Paulsgrove?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a school canteen extract in Paulsgrove be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 16 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Paulsgrove, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We do. Used filters go with us to be cleaned and the clean set stays in the canopy.
Do you deal with bent or broken filters?
Damaged filters don’t seat properly and let grease through. We point them out on the visit so they can be replaced.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. We don’t leave it behind.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
The right interval depends on the kitchen. If filters are dripping or clogging before the next change, it’s too long, and we can change it.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We have been trading since 2009 and we’re fully insured.
How it works
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 the same goes into the written report. The visit takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. In a place like Paulsgrove, we fit the visit around your hours.
- We start by noting how many filters you have and what type they are.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- On each visit, the dirty filters come out of the canopy.
- Clean, dry filters are fitted in their place, with no gaps left between them.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Island canopies
- Baffle filters
Nearby places to Paulsgrove
Other services in Paulsgrove
Grease, kitchens and Paulsgrove
The coast is only about 1 mile from Paulsgrove. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 16 pubs, bars and clubs and about 4 hotels and B&Bs within about 1.5 miles of central Paulsgrove. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Paulsgrove is covered by 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Queen Alexandra Hospital about 1.1 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Paulsgrove, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We provide grease filter exchange for commercial premises of every kind in Paulsgrove and the rest of Portsmouth. Paulsgrove is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover for commercial clients.
All of PO6 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Paulsgrove sits on or near the M27 and A27, so getting to you is simple for grease filter exchange. If your site is just outside Paulsgrove, we cover Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
What’s near Paulsgrove
Around Paulsgrove, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy, among other places. The closest station to Paulsgrove is Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
Filters full of grease are fuel sitting right above the cooking. Flames from the range can be drawn up into the canopy, and from there into the duct. Keeping filters clean takes some of that fuel away. In a smaller place like Paulsgrove, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Paulsgrove businesses choose us
- Every job surveyed first
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- The scale of the work
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- A few general shots of the system
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.