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TR19 Inspection in Havant
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Havant, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Between visits
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
TR19 inspection in Havant, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. Typical jobs include systems that need surveying before cleaning and kitchens taken over with no cleaning records, on post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
Around a town like Havant, extract cleaning usually means a restaurant, pub, takeaway or the kitchen of a school or care home. Each has a canopy, filters, ductwork and a fan to keep clear of grease, and each is cleaned to the same TR19® standard.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Havant (PO9, PO11, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Havant
What else we do in Havant
What your team can do, and what needs us
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Before the visit, a few photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan the work in Havant.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- 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.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. A fresh certificate on file is the best thing to have when someone asks to see your records.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Havant
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We’re fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
FAQs for Havant
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Havant?
It can, as Havant is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on metal. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Which fire authority looks after Havant?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Havant. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Which accreditations do you hold?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so it can be fixed before the clean.
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, as grease can build up there too.
Grease, kitchens and Havant
At about 2 miles from the coast, Havant is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 47 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 44 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Havant. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Havant is covered by 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.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Trosnant Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Where a hall near St Francis, or anywhere in Havant, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Commuter trade near Havant station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands.
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Havant and the rest of Hampshire. Havant is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for TR19 inspection.
Work in PO9, PO11 and PO7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Havant is on the A27 and A3(M), so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. We also cover the places around Havant: Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire for TR19 inspection.
Landmarks near Havant
Around Havant, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Perseverance pub, St Albans Church and Havant College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Havant station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What a clean won’t put right
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
What affects the quote in Havant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How big the system is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Parking and loading at the site
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
For TR19 inspection in Havant, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.