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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ashurst Bridge. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Checking the result of a recent clean
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ashurst Bridge and turn up when the site is quiet.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- 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
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Ashurst Bridge, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
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How we handle TR19 inspection in Ashurst Bridge
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Ashurst Bridge and do not know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. You get readings, photos and a clear view of what’s needed, before any cleaning is booked. Common call-outs are for insurers asking for TR19 evidence and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, on insurer audits, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Ashurst Bridge, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, 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.
- Where
- Ashurst Bridge (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Ashurst Bridge?
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.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Ashurst Bridge is Ashurst Hospital, about 1.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Ashurst Bridge kitchens: local notes
The coast is only about 3 miles from Ashurst Bridge. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. There are about 21 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 19 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Ashurst Bridge, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Food hygiene inspections in Ashurst Bridge are the job of New Forest council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Matthew, or anywhere in Ashurst Bridge, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Southampton Tudor House and Garden is about 4.8 miles east), access may need planning.
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst Bridge gets the same approach as every site we work on: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Ashurst Bridge is one of them.
Our technicians cover all of the SO40 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Around Ashurst Bridge
Typical jobs here are in premises near The White Horse pub and Hounsdown School. The nearest railway station is Totton station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
Ashurst Bridge questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ashurst Bridge?
The local authority for Ashurst Bridge is New Forest council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Can school kitchens in Ashurst Bridge be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Food Standards Agency records list about 16 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Ashurst Bridge. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Where we can’t see enough, we arrange a survey.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so the site does not lose a service.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Ashurst Bridge
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The condition of the system
- The times the site is available
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
The cost 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 any work starts, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. With notice, the visit to Ashurst Bridge can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Photo reports with every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.