Hampshire · Grease filter exchange

Grease filter exchange in Waltham Chase, Hampshire

Our technicians work in Waltham Chase on grease filter exchange. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.

  • Damaged filters letting grease past
  • Weak extraction at the canopy
  • A greasy plenum behind the filters

Grease filter exchange in Waltham Chase

How we handle grease filter exchange in Waltham Chase

Baffle filters and mesh filters both fill with grease. Clogged filters choke the airflow and the extract struggles. A steady cycle of clean filters keeps extraction strong. If you are dealing with damaged filters letting grease past and filters left unwashed on busy weeks, we can put it right.

Work in a small place like Waltham Chase starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.

Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.

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Where
Waltham Chase (SO32)
Wider area
Hampshire
Records
Written report with photos
Price
A fixed price before we start
Hours
Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
Telephone
0345 646 2711
Page updated
30 October 2026

Aftercare tips

Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:

  • Look out for drips from the canopy
  • Keep every filter in place during service
  • Let us know if your cooking hours increase
  • Book full TR19 cleans alongside filter changes

We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. That might mean bringing a TR19® clean forward, and we can arrange it.

A kitchen that is getting busier needs its filters changed more often. Changing the interval early stops grease building up unseen behind the canopy.

How we price grease filter exchange

There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:

  • Whether several sites go on one quote
  • Travel, parking and unloading
  • A single visit or a regular plan
  • Whether we need access equipment or extra panels

Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.

Asking for a quote

When you contact us, these details help:

  • Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
  • The site address and the type of premises
  • The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
  • Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks

To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.

In-house cleaning or a specialist?

Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.

Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.

Your questions about grease filter exchange in Waltham Chase

Which fire authority looks after Waltham Chase?

Fire safety enforcement in Waltham Chase is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.

Do you work overnight in Waltham Chase?

Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Waltham Chase does not have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.

Can damaged filters stay in the canopy?

Filters that no longer fit properly need replacing. We will tell you which ones and why when we find them.

What types of premises do you cover?

All kinds of commercial and public premises: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.

How much does a filter exchange service cost?

We price it on the number of filters and the visit frequency. Send us details or pictures and we’ll quote quickly.

Does the report say when we need you again?

Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can share the details when you need them.

What about areas you cannot get to?

We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.

Why it’s worth doing now in Waltham Chase

Clogged filters choke the extract. Heat and fumes hang in the kitchen, and the fan works harder to pull air through. Keeping filters clean keeps the extract working properly. A fault that closes a site in a village like Waltham Chase affects everyone who depends on it.

Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.

What you get with us

  • Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
  • A written report with pictures after every visit
  • A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
  • In business since 2009

See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.

How the visit works

When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes less than an hour in most kitchens. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Waltham Chase.

  1. The filters in each canopy are measured and counted.
  2. We set the interval with you.
  3. On each visit, we remove the greasy filters.
  4. Clean filters go in and we check they sit snugly.
  5. The dirty filters leave with us and the next visit is booked.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have your last certificate or report to hand
  • Clear loose items from the work area
  • Let us know about parking and loading

How to get a quote

To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.

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Related advice

Landlords, agents and facilities managers

We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Waltham Chase and across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site around the people who use them.

Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Grease filter exchange in Waltham Chase: the local picture

Food Standards Agency records include about 7 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Waltham Chase. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Waltham Chase sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Environmental health officers from Winchester City council inspect food businesses in Waltham Chase. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.

Church and community hall kitchens, near Waltham Chase Methodist Church or anywhere around Waltham Chase, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. A hospital like Knowle Hospital, about 3.7 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Bursars and site managers at schools such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.

Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide grease filter exchange for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Waltham Chase and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 8 miles from Waltham Chase.

All of SO32 is within our area for grease filter exchange, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Waltham Chase include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).

What’s near Waltham Chase

In Waltham Chase, that means kitchens and buildings near The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.

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What the work involves, part by part

Canopy filter housings

Filters sit in a housing or channel in the canopy. If it’s bent or greasy, filters will not seat properly.

Busy restaurant and pub kitchens

High-output kitchens clog filters quickly. They often need the shortest exchange interval.

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