Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Andover Down
Specialist TR19 inspection for Andover Down: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
TR19 inspection in Andover Down
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. Typical jobs include kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, on post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Where
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Andover Down
Who inspects food businesses in Andover Down?
In Andover Down, it’s Test Valley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Andover Down?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Andover Down. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll normally reply within one working day.
What is grease thickness testing?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Andover Down
Food Standards Agency records list about 5 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in and around Andover Down, up to about a mile and a half out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Environmental health officers from Test Valley council inspect food businesses in Andover Down. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Andover Down 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.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Andover Down is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 2.6 miles west. For schools such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SP11 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Andover Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 20 miles from Andover Down.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SP11. Whether your site is on London Road and The Middleway or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Andover Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Andover Down
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. The closest station to Andover Down is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Andover Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Andover Down
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
How we price TR19 inspection
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- How big the system is
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The times the site is available
What you pay depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
We can often survey from pictures. Try to include:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
What happens on the day
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 the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Andover Down and turn up when the site is quiet.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
School and college kitchens still need their extract checked. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Why act early in Andover Down
Sites in Andover Down that have never measured grease can’t tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. If the system at a site near Andover Down fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.