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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Boarhunt, Hampshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in Boarhunt and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Boarhunt
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We are often asked to deal with checking the result of a recent clean and ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits, across wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and access surveys.
In a village or hamlet like Boarhunt, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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, whatever the size of the place.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection around Boarhunt
Boarhunt is within about 2 miles of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Food Standards Agency records include about 6 pubs, bars and clubs within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Boarhunt. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. Boarhunt sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
For schools such as Cams Hill School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. Where a hall near Church of St Nicholas, or anywhere in Boarhunt, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Boarhunt, we can take on TR19 inspection. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so the site keeps running. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Boarhunt is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: PO17. We also cover the places around Boarhunt: Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Boarhunt
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t put right:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Boarhunt
Do you cover smaller places like Boarhunt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can school kitchens in Boarhunt be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. Around Boarhunt, the Food Standards Agency lists about 7 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the dates the site is empty.
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, and the emergency line covers the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
Earlier is better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
A post-clean check records grease readings and photos after the work, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Boarhunt
Also in Boarhunt
Do you need TR19 inspection in Boarhunt?
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.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Knowle Hospital (about 2.9 miles west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the price is fixed
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Between visits
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Never cook with filters missing
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 grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Boarhunt knowing what to expect.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because no two systems are the same. What we look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The cost depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- A few general shots of the system
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.