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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Borden, Hampshire
TR19 inspection in Borden from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
TR19 inspection in Borden
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. The work covers access surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Borden (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Borden
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Borden shows where access panels are missing, so the gaps can be closed.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Midhurst Community Hospital (about 4.1 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether a survey comes first
- What insurance they carry
FAQs for Borden
Who inspects food businesses in Borden?
Kitchens in Borden are inspected by Chichester council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you work at weekends in Borden?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Borden does not have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
What do you need from me for a quote?
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. Then call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and clean down when we finish.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Borden and across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
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.
TR19 inspection around Borden
Borden is about 46 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Borden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Chichester council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Cowdray House is about 4.4 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Where a hall near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Borden, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Borden or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Borden among them. Portsmouth is in our area too, around 18 miles away.
All of GU30 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Borden include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Borden
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Borden.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Keep the route to access panels clear
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- The size of the system
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.