Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Bentworth TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection for Bentworth and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Bentworth
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. We are often asked to deal with an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across post-clean checks, access surveys and deposit thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Bentworth, 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Bentworth
Without readings, you’re guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. A planned visit to Bentworth is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Also in Bentworth
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Bentworth questions
Do you work at weekends in Bentworth?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Bentworth keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Bentworth?
Food hygiene inspections in Bentworth are carried out by East Hampshire council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What is grease thickness testing?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
TR19 inspection in Bentworth: the local picture
Kitchens in Bentworth get their food hygiene inspections from East Hampshire council. 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. Bentworth is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. 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.
For schools such as St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St. Mary's Church, or anywhere in Bentworth, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the GU34 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Bentworth among them. We also work in Reading, around 20 miles away.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Around Bentworth
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to The Star Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are King's Hill.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as Bentworth, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
What we’re called out for in Bentworth
Grease in a duct is flammable 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 any of the following:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Historic houses near Bentworth, such as Hall Place about 0.2 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the price is fixed
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Bentworth
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.