Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Golden Pot TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections and grease testing for Golden Pot, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Golden Pot
A fixed schedule does not always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. Typical jobs include kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and checking the result of a recent clean, on pre-clean surveys, access surveys and insurer audits.
Somewhere as small as Golden Pot, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Golden Pot (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Golden Pot
Which environmental health team covers Golden Pot?
In Golden Pot, it’s Basingstoke and Deane council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Which fire service covers Golden Pot?
That is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Do you cover Golden Pot?
Yes. We cover Golden Pot and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. To book, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. 500 microns or more at any point calls for immediate spot cleaning.
What information do you need?
A short description and a few photos, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Golden Pot?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Call for a fixed quote, normally ready within one working day.
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
What we’re called out for in Golden Pot
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
Historic houses near Golden Pot, such as Hall Place about 3.5 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of insurance
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
Kitchen extracts in Golden Pot
Food hygiene inspections in Golden Pot are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Golden Pot, about 44 miles from central London, is within our usual area. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Alton Community Hospital about 3 miles south, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Sites in Golden Pot get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. We also work in Reading, about 18 miles from Golden Pot.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: GU34. Close by, we work in Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Around Golden Pot
In Golden Pot, that means kitchens and buildings near The Golden Pot pub, among other places. The closest station to Golden Pot is Alton station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Open spaces near Golden Pot include Holybourne Hill.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Whether it’s one building or many, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with photos.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Golden Pot.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
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What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- The number of sites or systems
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Site rules, permits and inductions
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- The postcode and the type of business
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
We do not publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.