Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Chineham, Hampshire
Need TR19 inspection in Chineham? We survey first, send you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
How the visit works
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Tell us when your site near Chineham is quiet and the visit will be booked for then.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Advice
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Chineham
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers wet film thickness tests, access surveys and insurer audits, and common reasons people get in touch are confirming a clean reached the whole system and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements.
In a smaller place like Chineham, the kitchens with extract systems are more likely to be a pub, a café, a takeaway or a school or care home kitchen than a big restaurant. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Chineham (RG24, RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Chineham
What else we do in Chineham
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Design faults in the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Never cook with filters missing
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
For landlords and multi-site operators
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
TR19 inspection around Chineham
The FSA’s data shows about 6 pubs and bars registered within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Chineham. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. Chineham is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. In Chineham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane council. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
For schools such as Four Lanes Community Junior School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Chineham (The Vyne is about 2 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Chineham to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
We cover every part of RG24 and RG27 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. With the A33 close by, Chineham is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Chineham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Loddon School, The Vyne Community School and Eastrop Park. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Chineham includes Daneshill Park Woods.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Chineham?
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Knowing how much there is lets you act before it becomes a hazard.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Christ Church Chineham, or anywhere in Chineham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether the price is fixed
- What insurance they carry
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
Questions from Chineham
Do you cover smaller places like Chineham?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Chineham included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Who inspects food businesses in Chineham?
Kitchens in Chineham are inspected by Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we’ll set the report out to match.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
Is a quote from pictures possible?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. If photos are not enough, we will survey first.
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 will talk you through the next steps.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, well away from where anyone looks.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
How we price TR19 inspection
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.