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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Broughton, Hampshire
TR19 inspection for Broughton, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
What affects the quote in Broughton
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
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, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Broughton
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. The work covers pre-clean surveys, access surveys and deposit thickness tests, and people most often call us about confirming a clean reached the whole system and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean.
In a small place like Broughton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That’s why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Broughton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. For a village or hamlet like Broughton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Broughton, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Why act early in Broughton
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Broughton
- In business since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Broughton
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It isn’t legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Clients normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing access panels found on survey
For schools such as Broughton Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What insurance they carry
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Broughton questions
Who inspects food businesses in Broughton?
Food hygiene inspections in Broughton are carried out by Test Valley council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Do you work at weekends in Broughton?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Broughton can fit around your hours. When you phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so it matters in practice.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Grease, kitchens and Broughton
Broughton sits within the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Broughton, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Historic houses near Broughton, such as Mottisfont Abbey about 3.9 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere in Broughton, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we can take on TR19 inspection. Broughton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 14 miles from Broughton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Whether your site is on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Broughton
Around Broughton, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Tally Ho Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south.
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys