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Grease Filter Exchange in Rowner
Grease filter exchange in Rowner, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Bent or damaged filters that don’t sit properly
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
If the plenum behind the filters looks greasy, we say so. That might mean bringing a TR19® clean forward, and we can arrange it.
Damaged filters leave gaps in the defence. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
Grease filter exchange in Rowner
Washing filters in the kitchen sink is messy and easily missed on a busy week. An exchange service means clean filters arrive and greasy ones leave, so the canopy is never left without filters. If you are dealing with grease filters clogged with grease and grease dripping from the canopy, we can put it right, from island canopies, restaurants and pubs and mesh filters onwards.
In a smaller place like Rowner, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with photos, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Rowner (PO13, PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
Kitchens that cook for set mealtimes still load their filters though usually at a gentler pace.
The plenum
Heavy grease in the plenum often follows clogged or missing filters or that the next TR19 clean is due.
What we do, step by step
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 a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. We plan the journey to Rowner and bring what the job is likely to need.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- Anything we notice, such as bent filters or a dirty plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Need a price for grease filter exchange? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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What a clean will not put right
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which need odour control
- A noisy or failed extract fan
- An extract that was undersized from the start
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Wall canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Mesh filters
- School and hospital kitchens
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
Why it’s worth doing now in Rowner
Once filters are saturated, more grease gets past them. That makes the next full clean a bigger job and grease readings can rise between cleans. A quieter site near Rowner still needs its system looked after.
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 you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
Take a look at our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
When to call us in Rowner
Hand-washed filters often come back still greasy. Grease lodges deep in baffles and mesh, and a quick rinse leaves it there.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Weak extraction at the canopy
For schools such as Bridgemary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Comparing quotes
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether VAT is included
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Rowner: your questions answered
Does coastal air change anything about grease filter exchange in Rowner?
It can. Rowner is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. We look at fans, cowls and fixings for rust as well as grease.
Will you come out to Rowner?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Rowner included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Does a filter exchange replace TR19 cleaning?
No. Some grease passes the filters as vapour and settles in the ducts and the whole system still needs its TR19 clean.
What if some of our filters are damaged?
A bent filter leaves a gap for grease. We point them out on the visit and explain what’s needed.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes, on every job. The report is dated and includes photos, plus a certificate via the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal for TR19® Grease cleans. Keep it in your maintenance log.
What types of filter do you exchange?
Baffle filters and mesh filters. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch and we will confirm it on site.
Nearby places to Rowner
Other services in Rowner
Grease, kitchens and Rowner
Rowner lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. Food Standards Agency data counts about 36 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 25 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Rowner. Any of those kitchens with a canopy relies on its filters to catch grease before it reaches the duct. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Rowner. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Rowner is Gosport War Memorial Hospital, about 2.3 miles south-east. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Matthew's or elsewhere in Rowner, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Rowner, we can take on grease filter exchange. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small.
All of PO13 and PO14 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Rowner include Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Around Rowner
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Holbrook Primary School, The Green Dragon pub and Baycroft School. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.