Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Binsted, Hampshire
Need TR19 inspection in Binsted? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
How we handle TR19 inspection in Binsted
Taking on a kitchen in Binsted with no cleaning records? Start with an inspection. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, before any cleaning is booked. Typical jobs include surveys needed before quoting a full clean and parts of the system left out of past cleans, on pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Binsted, 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.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Binsted (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so access is planned in advance.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Binsted
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Binsted Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
- Whether they’re fully insured
Why it’s worth doing now in Binsted
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. An inspection now gives a site in Binsted a current picture. Planning a trip to Binsted ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Binsted
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- In business since 2009
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Full insurance on every job
Kitchen extracts in Binsted
Binsted 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. It’s East Hampshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Binsted. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of the Holy Cross, or anywhere in Binsted, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Chase Community Hospital is the nearest hospital to Binsted, about 4.2 miles south.
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Binsted and the rest of Hampshire. Binsted is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. Guildford is in our area too, around 15 miles away.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes premises on The Street and Lovell Gardens and the roads around them. If your site is just outside Binsted, we cover Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Binsted
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Binsted Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What a clean will not put right
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Never cook with filters missing
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
How the visit works
Every visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Binsted.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Binsted questions
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Binsted?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Binsted. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Do you cover smaller places like Binsted?
Yes, Binsted is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Binsted?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
How much notice should we give?
Book as early as you can for planned work, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.