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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ashurst, Hampshire
Specialist TR19 inspection for Ashurst: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
TR19 inspection in Ashurst, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Ashurst and the rest of Hampshire. If you’re dealing with extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests onwards.
In a village or hamlet like Ashurst, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep to the recommended interval
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
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Other services in Ashurst
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Ashurst
When a site in Ashurst changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records do not always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
School kitchens, at schools like Foxhills Infant School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What paperwork you get at the end
Different parts, different methods
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.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, with readings where grease collects.
TR19 inspection around Ashurst
At about 3 miles from the coast, Ashurst is close enough for sea air to matter. Corrosion on the fan housing and cowl is worth a look at every clean, alongside the grease. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 7 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Ashurst. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Ashurst. 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.
A kitchen near Ashurst New Forest station that serves breakfast and dinner can run its extract twelve hours or more, which shortens the cleaning interval. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Colbury Christ Church or elsewhere in Ashurst, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ashurst to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Southampton is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SO40. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Ashurst, we cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Around Ashurst
Around Ashurst, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
FAQs for Ashurst
Can a school canteen extract in Ashurst be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 5 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Ashurst. You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the dates the site is empty.
Which council inspects kitchens in Ashurst?
The local authority for Ashurst is New Forest council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
How much notice do you need?
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.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashurst
If a kitchen in Ashurst has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. It’s simpler to plan the work at Ashurst now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
- A written report with pictures after every visit
What your team can do, and what needs us
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What affects the quote in Ashurst
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The condition of the system
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Some systems can be priced from pictures; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
How it works
We work around your opening hours, not the other way round. We book the visit for a time the area is closed, whether that is an evening, overnight or a weekend. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ashurst.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To start, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.