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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Horsebridge, Hampshire
TR19 inspection for Horsebridge, with a survey first and a report with pictures at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Horsebridge
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you are dealing with missing access panels found on survey and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can put it right, from pre-clean surveys, access surveys and insurer audits onwards.
In a small place like Horsebridge, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Place
- Horsebridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It 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. Somewhere as small as Horsebridge, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- 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.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We usually come back within one working day.
Advice
Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
TR19 inspection around Horsebridge
The fire and rescue service for Horsebridge 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. It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Horsebridge. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St James or elsewhere in Horsebridge, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. School kitchens, at schools like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School for example, are usually cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sites in Horsebridge get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Horsebridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 12 miles away.
We work across SO20 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Horsebridge
Typical jobs here are in premises near John o' Gaunt pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
Leave it or put it right?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. A fault that closes a site in a village like Horsebridge affects everyone who depends on it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
- The scale of the work
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The postcode and the type of business
- A few general shots of the system
We don’t 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 give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Horsebridge questions
Who inspects food businesses in Horsebridge?
In Horsebridge, it’s Test Valley council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work at weekends in Horsebridge?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. It means the site in Horsebridge keeps running as normal. Just call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
How long does grease testing take?
Testing takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Large or multiple systems take longer, and you can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us to book it in.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we’ll say so.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What we are called out for in Horsebridge
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Horsebridge (Mottisfont Abbey is about 2.5 miles south-west), fitting access panels needs care.
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