Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Up Somborne, Hampshire
One call covers grease filter exchange in Up Somborne: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Hand-washed filters that still look greasy
What we’re called out for in Up Somborne
Missing filters are more common than you’d think. Every gap in the filter bank lets grease straight into the plenum where it settles out of sight.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Filters so greasy the air can barely pass
- Filters that leave gaps in the canopy
- Poor airflow through the filters
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Up Somborne is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, about 4.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
Grease filter exchange in Up Somborne, done properly
Think of filter exchange as routine care for the extract. Between full cleans, it keeps the airflow healthy and takes a messy task off your team. Full TR19 cleaning still comes at the right interval, with a certificate. The work covers baffle filters, restaurants and pubs and school and hospital kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked baffle filters and poor airflow through the filters.
Work in a small place like Up Somborne starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
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, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. Somewhere like Up Somborne, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- 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 each 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before we start.
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What the work involves, part by part
Baffle filters
In a baffle filter, the air zigzags through metal baffles. Grease drops out as it does.
The plenum
Behind the filters sits the plenum, where air gathers before the duct. It collects whatever grease the filters miss.
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Up Somborne
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The size of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Whether several sites go on one quote
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Up Somborne
Food hygiene inspections in Up Somborne are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. The fire and rescue service for Up Somborne is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near All Saints Church or elsewhere in Up Somborne, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Up Somborne gets the same approach as every site we work on: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Southampton, about 12 miles from Up Somborne.
We work across SO20 for grease filter exchange and the streets around it. We cover sites on Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for grease filter exchange include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Up Somborne
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Leave it or put it right?
Washing filters in-house is an option for kitchens in Up Somborne, and that can work if it’s done thoroughly and on time. Where it slips, an exchange service takes the job off staff. Somewhere as small as Up Somborne, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why Up Somborne businesses choose us
- We are fully insured
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
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Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the canopy clear for exchange visits
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Watch for grease drips between visits
- Keep every filter in place during service
The next exchange is already in the diary. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to keep up.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Sorting them now keeps grease where it can be caught.
Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what grease filter exchange won’t do:
- A heavily greased plenum or canopy, which needs cleaning to TR19
- Grease already built up in the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- A canopy too small for the cooking beneath it
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Up Somborne
Do you work in villages like Up Somborne?
Yes, Up Somborne is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Which fire authority looks after Up Somborne?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Up Somborne. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What if some of our filters are damaged?
A bent filter leaves a gap for grease. We point them out on the visit so they can be replaced.
Do you handle baffle and mesh filters?
The common types of grease filter: baffle and mesh. Mention how many canopies you have when you get in touch, or we’ll check on the first visit.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and we’ll quote them together.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The report recommends when the next visit should be, based on what we found and how the system is used.
How regularly do grease filters need exchanging?
It varies with the type and amount of cooking. If filters are dripping or clogging before the next change, it’s too long, and we can change it.
What paperwork should we keep on file?
The reports and certificates from each visit, plus your own logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.