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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Appleshaw, Hampshire
Specialist TR19 inspection for Appleshaw: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Why act early in Appleshaw
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why Appleshaw businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
TR19 inspection in Appleshaw, done properly
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. The work covers post-clean checks, access surveys and wet film thickness tests, and people most often call us about extracts that have never been grease tested and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. We agree access and timings in advance.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after each visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Appleshaw
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens across Appleshaw and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Appleshaw sits within the area of 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 Appleshaw 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. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Peter in the Wood or anywhere around Appleshaw, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. A hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 3.2 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Appleshaw to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Appleshaw is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. We also work in Southampton, around 23 miles away.
Work in SP11 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Greensey and West Park, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
What’s near Appleshaw
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Walnut Tree Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Places near Appleshaw
Also in Appleshaw
Aftercare tips
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Appleshaw
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- The size of the system
- Any permits to work or inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any previous report or certificate
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
If you need TR19 inspection in Appleshaw, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We usually send a fixed quote within one working day.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Appleshaw
Do you work in villages like Appleshaw?
Yes, Appleshaw is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Appleshaw?
That is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What about areas you can’t get to?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, for example new access panels.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
How often should grease be tested?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
What is post-clean verification?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What we do, step by step
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Appleshaw knowing what to expect.
- 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.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.