Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Pilley grease filter exchange
Our technicians work in Pilley on a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Grease left in baffles after washing
- Damaged filters letting grease past
How we handle grease filter exchange in Pilley
The filters in the canopy are the first thing cooking vapour meets. Their job is to stop grease getting further into the system, but only while they’re reasonably clean. With grease filter exchange, clean filters replace greasy ones at regular intervals. If you’re dealing with filters so greasy the air can barely pass and bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Pilley, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What we are called out for in Pilley
Long cooking hours in Pilley or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. A kitchen that cooks all day loads its filters quickly so changes need to come round sooner.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Missing filters in the filter bank
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Pilley is Lymington New Forest Hospital, about 1.1 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Make sure we can reach the canopy on exchange day
- Tell us if the menu or opening hours change
- Never cook with the extract switched off
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. It can be a sign that a full TR19® clean is due and we can book that in.
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.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Pilley
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
How the job changes from site to site
Baffle filters
A clogged baffle filter restricts airflow. A clean exchange set brings the airflow back.
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it still needs cleaning as part of TR19.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Pilley.
- We count and measure the filters in every canopy.
- Together we set how often the filters should be changed.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- We flag any damaged filters or anything wrong with the canopy.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Advice
What grease filter exchange can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what grease filter exchange won’t do:
- Grease behind the filters that a swap cannot remove
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- An extract that was undersized from the start
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
Questions from Pilley
Do you work in villages like Pilley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Does coastal air change anything about grease filter exchange in Pilley?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Pilley than inland. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at every visit.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
It varies from kitchen to kitchen. The schedule is based on how heavily you cook and can change if your kitchen gets busier.
Where do the greasy filters go?
We take them away. That’s the point of an exchange: you always have a clean set fitted, with no washing for your team.
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 do not leave it behind.
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.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Pilley
Pilley lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Food Standards Agency records list about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Pilley and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each canopy among them has filters that load with grease and need swapping or cleaning. The fire and rescue service for Pilley is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Saint Nicholas Chapel or anywhere around Pilley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Bursars and site managers at schools such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Pilley, we can take on grease filter exchange. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for grease filter exchange. Grease filter exchange is available to premises on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Near you in Pilley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School, among other places. The closest station to Pilley is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.