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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Farnborough, Hampshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Farnborough, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Missing access panels found on survey
TR19 inspection in Farnborough: the local picture
Look up Farnborough on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 88 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 46 sandwich bars and takeaways in Farnborough and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Kitchens in Farnborough get their food hygiene inspections from Rushmoor council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Farnborough is 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Tower Hill Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a café or takeaway near Farnborough Main station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Frimley Park Hospital is the nearest hospital to Farnborough, about 2 miles north-east.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Guildford page (9 miles or so).
Here we cover the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area for TR19 inspection. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Farnborough is on the A325 and A327, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Farnborough has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for TR19 inspection.
Around Farnborough
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). The closest station to Farnborough is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
TR19 inspection in Farnborough
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers deposit thickness tests, access surveys and pre-clean surveys, and the jobs we see most are insurers asking for TR19 evidence and surveys needed before quoting a full clean.
Most kitchens in a town like Farnborough cannot close for a day, so cleans are booked after closing, early in the morning or on a quiet day. By the next service, the kitchen is ready to cook in again.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Let us know how to reach the roof or plant area at your site in Farnborough, and where the van can go.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Related advice
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Nearby places to Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Horizontal duct runs
Bends and long runs can hold heavy deposits, well away from where anyone looks.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Farnborough
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
What affects the quote in Farnborough
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- What state the system is in
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The site address and the type of premises
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
For a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Common questions in Farnborough
Do you work overnight in Farnborough?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Farnborough doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who inspects food businesses in Farnborough?
The local authority for Farnborough is Rushmoor council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Is Farnborough in your area?
Yes. Our technicians work in Farnborough, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.