Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease filter exchange in Wallington, Hampshire
One call covers grease filter exchange in Wallington, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. 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.
Grease filter exchange for kitchens and businesses in Wallington
Grease filters are the first line of defence in a kitchen extract. They catch grease before it reaches the plenum and ductwork and they do it best when they’re clean. With grease filter exchange, clean filters replace greasy ones at regular intervals. If you’re dealing with a canopy that drips grease and a greasy plenum behind the filters, we can help.
In a smaller place like Wallington, 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. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Wallington (PO16, PO14, PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Photo report after every visit
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes well under an hour for most canopies, and we clear up before we go. Around Wallington, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- We agree a schedule that suits how much the kitchen cooks.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Find the previous report, if there is one
Getting a quote
For grease filter exchange in Wallington, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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Why deal with it now?
When filters block, extraction suffers. The kitchen gets hotter and smokier while the fan strains. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. You choose the date of a planned visit, and a breakdown never asks.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wallington
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Extraction problems caused by the fan rather than the filters
- Smell complaints that need odour control equipment
- A canopy that does not capture the vapour properly
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Mesh filters
- Baffle filters
- Island canopies
- Restaurants and pubs
- Wall canopies
- School and hospital kitchens
Common problems we fix in Wallington
Filters get bent and damaged with handling. Damaged filters don’t sit flush and grease passes round them.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Filters left unwashed on busy weeks
- Gaps where filters have been removed
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
- Grease filters clogged with grease
A hospital like Knowle Hospital, about 2.3 miles north-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get at the end
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make sure no filter is left out
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes
- Report damaged filters so they can be replaced
There’s no waiting: the canopy is ready as soon as the clean set is fitted. We take the greasy filters with us to be cleaned.
If cooking has stepped up, the filter schedule should too. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen in the ducts.
Wallington questions
Can a school canteen extract in Wallington be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 20 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wallington. Tell us your holiday dates and we will book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you work in villages like Wallington?
Yes. Wallington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What happens to the waste?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Is there a cleaning option for the filters we have?
Yes, that is an option. We’ll check your filters first, as damaged ones may be better replaced.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
Wallington kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 1 mile from Wallington. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 21 pubs, bars and clubs and about 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Wallington. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Wallington. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Where a hall near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Wallington, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. For schools such as Wykeham House School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wallington and the rest of Hampshire. Wallington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients.
Grease filter exchange in PO16, PO14 and PO17 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road, and we cover them all for grease filter exchange. Being close to the A32, Wallington is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Other places close to Wallington include Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Wallington
In Wallington, that means kitchens and buildings near Harrison Primary School, Cams Hill School and The Golden Lion Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 1 mile west. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Wallington includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
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How we price grease filter exchange
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- A few general shots of the system
Want a quote for grease filter exchange? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.