Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Catisfield TR19 inspection
Looking for TR19 inspection in Catisfield? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Catisfield, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. We are often asked to deal with kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and missing access panels found on survey, across wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests.
In a smaller place like Catisfield, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Catisfield (PO15, PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Catisfield
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
For schools such as Ranvilles Infant School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they recommend a next date
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the price is fixed
Catisfield questions
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Catisfield?
It can. Salt air reaches Catisfield, which is within about 2 miles of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Catisfield in the summer holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 16 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Catisfield. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
What information do you need?
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. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® is not legislation. 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 insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Give us your opening hours with your enquiry and we will book around them.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Catisfield
At about 2 miles from the coast, Catisfield is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 7 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Catisfield. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. In Catisfield, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Fareham council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere in Catisfield, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Knowle Hospital about 2.2 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Catisfield or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Catisfield is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 7 miles from Catisfield.
Our technicians cover all of PO15 and PO14 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Catisfield
Typical jobs here are in premises near Fishermans Arms and The Henry Cort Community College. The closest station to Catisfield is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like Catisfield, so let us know how to reach it.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about parking and loading
Get a fixed quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Catisfield
The survey tells us what the work involves. We look at:
- The size of the system
- Travel, parking and unloading
- What state the system is in
- Any permits to work or inductions
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
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What a clean will not put right
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Mechanical faults in the extract
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
Keeping the system healthy
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.