Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
South Ham grease filter exchange
Specialist grease filter exchange for South Ham: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Grease filter exchange in South Ham
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Bent, damaged or missing filters leave gaps and every filter is checked when we swap them. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. If you are dealing with filter washing that keeps being missed and grease left in baffles after washing, we can put it right, from island canopies, baffle filters and school and hospital kitchens onwards.
In a smaller place like South Ham, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: a dated account with pictures of everything we did. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. On site, it takes less than an hour in most kitchens. In a smaller place like South Ham, parking is rarely the issue, but tell us about gates, roof access and opening hours.
- We look at the canopies and the condition of the filters.
- Any damaged or missing filters are noted.
- We exchange the dirty filters for a clean set.
- The filters are checked for fit before we go.
- Anything that needs attention, such as a greasy plenum, is pointed out.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
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When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease deep in the extract system
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
- Grease behind the filters that a swap can’t remove
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Island canopies
Leave it or put it right?
In South Ham, as everywhere, a filter service isn’t a substitute for TR19 cleaning. But clean filters do help the system between cleans, and that shows when the next clean comes round. A site near South Ham that has to close at short notice is hard to cover for.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in South Ham
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Every visit written up, with photos
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
FAQs for South Ham
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for South Ham?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers South Ham. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you get to a site in South Ham?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and South Ham is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
How long does the visit take?
The work itself takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Bigger or more complicated systems take longer, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, that’s an option. We’ll check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work, any areas we couldn’t access and the recommended next date. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
Both baffle filters and mesh filters are covered. We record the sizes and number of filters at the start so the clean set always fits.
What’s the right interval for changing filters?
There’s no single answer. The schedule is based on how heavily you cook, and adjust it if needed.
Managing agents and facilities teams in South Ham
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- What state the system is in
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Do you need grease filter exchange in South Ham?
The type of cooking matters. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
What we are most often called out for:
- Filter washing that keeps being missed
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- A canopy that drips grease
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
A hospital like Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, about 1.5 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Grease filter exchange around South Ham
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 29 pubs and bars across South Ham and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Food hygiene inspections in South Ham are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers South Ham. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Where a hall near Saint Peter's Church, or anywhere in South Ham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (The Vyne is about 3.5 miles north), access may need planning.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Sites in South Ham get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. South Ham is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 14 miles from South Ham.
Grease filter exchange in RG22, RG21 and RG23 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need grease filter exchange at premises on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around South Ham: Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in South Ham
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park. South Ham’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Part by part
Baffle filters
Baffle filters use overlapping metal blades that force the air to change direction. Grease drops out as it does.
The plenum
With good filters, less grease ends up in the plenum, but it’s still cleaned during a full TR19 clean.