Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Stroud
Grease filter exchange for Stroud, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Weak extraction at the canopy
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
How we handle grease filter exchange in Stroud
Good filters only work when they fit properly. Gaps in the filter bank are a direct route into the plenum, so we check every one at each visit. Damaged filters are flagged so they can be replaced. Typical jobs include filters that leave gaps in the canopy and weak extraction at the canopy, across baffle filters, mesh filters and wall canopies.
In a small place like Stroud, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
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.
- Location
- Stroud (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026

What affects the cost of grease filter exchange
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Parking and loading at the site
- The number of sites or systems
- What state the system is in
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
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 work begins.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
Leave it or put it right?
When filters block, extraction suffers. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen while the fan strains. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Stroud rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Stroud
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- In business since 2009
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Photo reports with every job
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Common problems we fix in Stroud
Wherever you are, Stroud included, filter washing is the job that gets skipped when the kitchen is busy. It only takes a couple of missed weeks for filters to fill with grease.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
Where a hall near Stroud Mission Church, or anywhere in Stroud, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether they recommend a next date
Grease filter exchange in Stroud: the local picture
Food Standards Agency records include about 8 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Stroud. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Stroud. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Stroud. 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.
For schools such as Langrish Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Stroud is Petersfield Community Hospital, about 1.3 miles east.
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Stroud and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Stroud is one of them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 15 miles away.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area for grease filter exchange. That includes premises on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Stroud include Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
What’s near Stroud
Around Stroud, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Petersfield School, Morton House School and Seven Stars pub, among other places. The closest station to Stroud is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
Between visits
So the system stays in good health:
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Clear anything stored on or near the canopy
- Report a dripping canopy early
Fresh filters improve airflow at the canopy from the moment they’re fitted. Always run the extract during cooking so the filters do their job.
Saturated filters let more grease through. A regular cycle keeps the rest of the system cleaner until the next TR19 clean.
Common questions in Stroud
Which council inspects kitchens in Stroud?
Food hygiene inspections in Stroud are carried out by East Hampshire council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Will you come out to Stroud?
Yes. Stroud is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
It varies with the type and amount of cooking. If filters clog early, the interval needs shortening and we will adjust it.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, filter cleaning is available. We’ll check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Will we have to stop cooking for a filter change?
An exchange doesn’t take long, and can be booked outside service times. There’s no wait between removing and refitting.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What happens to the dirty filters?
We take them away to be cleaned, so your staff don’t have to wash them. Clean filters go straight in.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. Once we are in, the area is sheeted and anything that has to be off is turned off and cooled, and the work takes a few minutes per canopy, longer for a large kitchen with several canopies. In a small place like Stroud, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s 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.
- At every visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- Clean filters go straight back in, seated properly with no gaps.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
If you need grease filter exchange in Stroud, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.