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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Farringdon, Hampshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for Farringdon, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
How we handle TR19 inspection in Farringdon
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. We are often asked to deal with confirming a clean reached the whole system and sections of duct that can’t be reached, on pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks.
In a small place like Farringdon, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Farringdon (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- How big the system is
Working hours, access and the scale of the site can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Why it’s worth doing now in Farringdon
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A planned visit to Farringdon is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Why Farringdon businesses choose us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
- In business since 2009
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Never cook with filters missing
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Book the next test on the date in the report
The report recommends when the system should next be cleaned and tested, from the measured grease and the kitchen’s hours.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
Grease, kitchens and Farringdon
The fire and rescue service for Farringdon is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Food hygiene inspections in Farringdon are the job of East Hampshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
A hospital like Alton Community Hospital, about 2 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Farringdon, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Bentworth Hall, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Farringdon; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. If you need TR19 inspection in Farringdon, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. We work across South East England and London, Farringdon included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Farringdon is one of them. We also work in Guildford, about 20 miles from Farringdon.
Work in GU34 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Farringdon
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Rose and Crown Inn, among other places. The closest station to Farringdon is Alton station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Not far away are Selborne Hill.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Design faults in the extract system
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- 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.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, make the system safe, do the work, tidy up and leave you the report. The visit itself takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Farringdon before we set off.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Farringdon
Do you work at weekends in Farringdon?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Farringdon needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is Farringdon within the area you cover?
Yes, Farringdon is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we will advise on what to do next.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How much time does an inspection need?
It takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. The visit is timed so cooking isn’t disrupted.
What do you do with what you remove?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go rather than letting it spread.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Typically, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.