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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Need TR19 inspection in Chilworth Old Village? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
What staff can safely do
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
If your staff spot something between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Chilworth Old Village
If you’ve taken over a kitchen in Chilworth Old Village and don’t know when the extract was last cleaned, an inspection is the place to start. We survey the system, measure the grease and tell you what needs doing, so the next step is based on facts. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning, on wet film thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits.
In a village or hamlet like Chilworth Old Village, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
We’ve been trading since 2009, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If you’re not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
Managing agents and facilities teams in Chilworth Old Village
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Towns and villages near Chilworth Old Village
Other services in Chilworth Old Village
What TR19 inspection looks like in Chilworth Old Village
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 hotels and guest houses in Chilworth Old Village and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Chilworth Old Village 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. In Chilworth Old Village, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley 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 (South Stoneham House is about 2.8 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Term dates shape school work: for a school like North Baddesley Junior School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO16, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our Southampton coverage runs to 40 places, and Chilworth Old Village is one of them.
TR19 inspection in SO16 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilworth Old Village
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Cantell School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Chilworth Old Village
Some parts of a system are hard to reach, and grease can be missed there clean after clean. An inspection of a system in Chilworth Old Village shows where access panels are missing, so panels can be fitted.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of St Denys or elsewhere in Chilworth Old Village, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
How we price TR19 inspection
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition we find in the survey
- The number of sites or systems
- The size of the system
- Where the site is and how we reach it
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Chilworth Old Village, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
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 any work starts.
Advice
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Chilworth Old Village
Who is the fire and rescue service for Chilworth Old Village?
Fire safety enforcement in Chilworth Old Village is handled by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Do you work at weekends in Chilworth Old Village?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Chilworth Old Village keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we will plan around them.
How much notice do you need?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
What do the grease readings need to be?
TR19® Grease says the mean shouldn’t exceed 200 microns between cleans, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
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.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Chilworth Old Village?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, opening hours and a few pictures.
Why it’s worth doing now in Chilworth Old Village
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. With notice, the visit to Chilworth Old Village can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Each visit written up, with pictures
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.