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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Abbotswood, Hampshire
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Abbotswood, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
What TR19 inspection looks like in Abbotswood
There are about 41 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 15 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Abbotswood, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Abbotswood is covered by 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. Food hygiene inspections in Abbotswood are the job of Test Valley council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Mottisfont Abbey is about 3.2 miles north-west), access may need planning. School kitchens, at schools like Cupernham Infant School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Abbotswood, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, about 7 miles from Abbotswood.
We cover every part of SO51 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Abbotswood include Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Abbotswood
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Dog & Crook pub, The Romsey School and The Romsey School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Abbotswood include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Abbotswood
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers deposit thickness tests, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are confirming a clean reached the whole system and missing access panels found on survey.
In a small place like Abbotswood, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Abbotswood (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
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How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays to avoid disruption.
How it works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Abbotswood can be planned properly.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Abbotswood
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
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.
How we price TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition we find in the survey
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
If you need TR19 inspection in Abbotswood, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Questions from Abbotswood
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Abbotswood in the summer holidays?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Abbotswood, the Food Standards Agency lists about 5 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you cover smaller places like Abbotswood?
Yes, Abbotswood is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures aren’t enough, we will survey first.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Abbotswood
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Swithun's Church, or anywhere in Abbotswood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they recommend a next date
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end