Hampshire · Grease filter exchange
Grease Filter Exchange in Wildhern
One call covers grease filter exchange in Wildhern: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Filters that come out of the sink still dirty
- Staff short of time to wash filters
- Smoke and heat lingering under the hood
About our grease filter exchange in Wildhern
Cleaning filters by hand takes staff time and is easy to put off. An exchange service means clean filters arrive and greasy ones leave, so the canopy is never left without filters. The work covers wall canopies, school and hospital kitchens and baffle filters, and people most often call us about a canopy running with filters missing and drips falling from the filters onto equipment.
Work in a small place like Wildhern 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Wildhern (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes anything from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the number of filters. Visits to a village like Wildhern are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First, we record the size, type and number of filters in each canopy.
- A change schedule is agreed to match the kitchen’s cooking hours.
- At each visit, the greasy filters are lifted out.
- We fit clean filters and check they sit snugly in the housing.
- If a filter is damaged or the plenum needs attention, we tell you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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How the job changes from site to site
School, care home and staff kitchens
Lighter kitchens can often go longer between changes. The interval is set to fit.
Mesh filters
Layers of mesh catch grease droplets. In a busy kitchen, mesh soon blocks, so they need changing often.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Keep filter exchange and TR19 cleaning on the same plan
- Don’t refit a filter that is bent
- Wipe the outside of the canopy as part of daily cleaning
- Never leave gaps in the filter bank
We tell you if we spot anything in the canopy that needs attention. That might mean bringing a TR19® clean forward and we can book that in.
Bent or missing filters let grease straight past. Replacing them early protects the plenum and ductwork.
What grease filter exchange cannot fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- A fan that’s failing or too weak for the system
- Odours from the discharge that filters will not stop
- Greasy ducts and risers that a filter change will not reach
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Wildhern
- Baffle filters
- Restaurants and pubs
- School and hospital kitchens
- Wall canopies
- Island canopies
- Mesh filters
Signs you need grease filter exchange in Wildhern
Repeated removal and washing takes its toll on filters. Damaged filters do not sit flush, leaving gaps for grease to slip through.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A canopy running with filters missing
- Grease collecting in the filter channels
- Grease filters clogged with grease
- Drips falling from the filters onto equipment
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 2.8 miles south), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether they recommend a next date
What grease filter exchange looks like in Wildhern
Fire safety in Wildhern falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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. In Wildhern, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
School kitchens, at schools like Hatherden Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. Where a hall near Christchurch, or anywhere in Wildhern, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Wildhern or further out, we cover grease filter exchange for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. Southampton is in our area too, about 24 miles from Wildhern.
All of SP11 is covered for grease filter exchange, from busy streets to back roads. Nearby, we also carry out grease filter exchange in Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Wildhern
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
How we price grease filter exchange
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
What staff can safely do
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’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
Your questions about grease filter exchange in Wildhern
Which council inspects kitchens in Wildhern?
That is Test Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wildhern. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can the work in Wildhern be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Wildhern can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is filter exchange enough instead of a full extract clean?
No. Filter exchange works between full cleans, not instead of them. TR19® cleaning covers the canopy, plenum, ductwork and fan, with a certificate and photo report.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is 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, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
The Fire Safety Order 2005 calls them the responsible person: often the employer, owner or occupier. In shared or managed buildings, a landlord, facilities manager or managing agent can share the duty.