Portsmouth · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Rudmore, Portsmouth
Grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Rudmore. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
What we’re called out for in Rudmore
Long cooking hours in Rudmore or anywhere else mean more grease on the filters. Heavy daily use means fast build-up, so it needs more frequent changes.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal Portsmouth Hospital about 0.9 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Before you book anyone
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
How we handle grease filter exchange in Rudmore
Cleaning filters by hand takes staff time and is easy to put off. With a filter exchange, we bring a clean set and take the dirty one away and the canopy is refilled right away. The work covers restaurants and pubs, wall canopies and island canopies, and the jobs we see most are gaps where filters have been removed and grease collecting in the filter channels.
In a smaller place like Rudmore, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Mesh filters
Mesh filters are still found in many canopies. We exchange them on the same basis as baffles.
Busy restaurant and pub kitchens
When service is non-stop, filters get forgotten. A regular exchange means nobody has to remember.
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. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. We plan the journey to Rudmore and bring what the job is likely to need.
- The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
- An exchange schedule is agreed to suit your cooking.
- On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
- A clean set is fitted and checked for gaps.
- The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
- Report a dripping canopy early
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is in use
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 arrange it.
Filters that are left too long stop protecting the system. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner until the next TR19 clean.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Rudmore
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The number of sites or systems
- How big the system is
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
What a clean won’t put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Grease behind the filters that a swap cannot remove
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- A noisy or failed extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Rudmore
- Restaurants and pubs
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Wall canopies
Rudmore kitchens: local notes
At about 1 mile from the coast, Rudmore is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency data counts about 129 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 103 takeaways in Rudmore and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Swapping filters on a schedule keeps kitchens like these drawing air properly. It’s Portsmouth council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Rudmore. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
For schools such as The Flying Bull Academy, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We carry out grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Rudmore and the rest of Portsmouth. Rudmore is one of 19 towns, villages and districts in Portsmouth we cover for grease filter exchange.
Our technicians cover all of PO2 and PO1 for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. We cover sites on Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Rudmore include the M275 and A2047, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Local landmarks in Rudmore
Around Rudmore, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Admiral Drake pub and Mayfield School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Other services in Rudmore
Rudmore questions
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Rudmore?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is grease filter exchange any different in a coastal place like Rudmore?
It can. Salt air reaches Rudmore, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
Which records should we keep?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log with your in-house cleaning records. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. At the start, we note what your canopies use so every set we bring fits.