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Copnor TR19 inspection
For TR19 inspection in Copnor, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Copnor, done properly
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. If you’re dealing with post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, we can help.
Kitchens around a place like Copnor are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Location
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Copnor
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Systems on quieter sites still build up dirt and wear, just more slowly.
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all play a part.
Why book with us
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
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Looking after it afterwards
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
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Copnor kitchens: local notes
Copnor is within about 1 mile of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The Food Standards Agency lists about 51 pubs and bars and about 4 hotels and B&Bs as registered food businesses in Copnor and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. The fire and rescue service for Copnor is 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Alban or elsewhere in Copnor, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Warblington Castle is about 4.8 miles north-east), access may need planning.
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Copnor and the rest of Portsmouth. Our area takes in 19 places across Portsmouth, large and small.
We work across the PO3, PO2 and PO1 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Local streets include New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Main roads around Copnor include the A288, which makes travel easy for evening and night visits. Other places close to Copnor include Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Near you in Copnor
In Copnor, that means kitchens and buildings near The Jolly Taxpayer pub, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. The closest station to Copnor is Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Bridge Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Around Copnor, access is typically simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Advice
Common questions in Copnor
Can a school canteen extract in Copnor be done out of term time?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 30 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of Copnor. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Will you come out to Copnor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, and visits can be set on a regular cycle.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
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 ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
Managing agents and facilities teams in Copnor
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Copnor
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; St Mary's Hospital is the nearest hospital to Copnor, about 0.7 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether they recommend a next date
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos