Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Upper Froyle, Hampshire
One call covers a scheduled grease filter exchange, swapping dirty canopy filters for clean ones in Upper Froyle, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
- Grease dripping from the canopy
- Gaps where filters have been removed
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Upper Froyle
Think of filter exchange as routine care for the extract. Between full cleans, it keeps the airflow healthy, and it saves your staff a greasy job. Full TR19 cleaning still comes at the right interval, with a certificate. If you are dealing with filters that leave gaps in the canopy and grease collecting in the filter channels, we can put it right, from wall canopies, restaurants and pubs and school and hospital kitchens onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Froyle, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- Upper Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Upper Froyle and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
What grease filter exchange looks like in Upper Froyle
Upper Froyle sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from East Hampshire council inspect food businesses in Upper Froyle. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary of the Assumption or elsewhere in Upper Froyle, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Eggar's School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upper Froyle and the rest of Hampshire. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, around 16 miles away.
Work in GU34 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Burnham Square and Oast Lane, all of which we cover for grease filter exchange. We also cover Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Near you in Upper Froyle
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Hen And Chicken Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
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What else we do in Upper Froyle
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a short visit, depending on how many filters the canopies hold. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Upper Froyle knowing what to expect.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
How to get 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 photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Report a dripping canopy early
- Keep canopy surfaces wiped down
- Mention it if the kitchen gets busier
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
Your next visit is scheduled before we leave. If cooking increases, we can change filters more often to match.
Dripping filters are a clear sign they’re full. Changing them now reduces the fuel above the cooking, and it’s worth checking the plenum too.
Upper Froyle questions
Which fire service covers Upper Froyle?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Upper Froyle. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Is Upper Froyle within the area you cover?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Upper Froyle included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
How often should grease filters be changed?
The right interval depends on the kitchen. If filters are dripping or clogging before the next change, it’s too long, and we can change it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
Where do the greasy filters go?
They leave with us. That is the point of an exchange: you always have a clean set fitted and nothing greasy left on site.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A fan that is failing or too weak for the system
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- Grease deep in the extract system
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
- Mesh filters
- Restaurants and pubs
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Upper Froyle
What a kitchen cooks affects how fast filters clog. Fryers, grills and woks load filters faster than ovens and steamers so no single schedule suits every kitchen.
Clients usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Poor airflow through the filters
- Damaged filters letting grease past
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Grease dripping from the canopy
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Alton Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Upper Froyle, about 4 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Fixed quotes for grease filter exchange in Upper Froyle
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.