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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kentsboro, Hampshire
TR19 inspections and grease testing for commercial sites in Kentsboro and across Hampshire. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
What a clean will not put right
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
TR19 inspection in Kentsboro, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with fresh grease readings, photos and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. If you have post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and sites with gaps in their extract records, we can put it right, from post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits onwards.
In a small place like Kentsboro, 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Place
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kentsboro
What else we do in Kentsboro
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Kentsboro, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
A kitchen running from breakfast to late service builds grease quickly. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Leave it or put it right?
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. Somewhere as small as Kentsboro, losing a kitchen or building to a fault is felt by everyone who uses it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Every job surveyed first
- Full insurance on every job
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. A quick grease test answers the question.
FAQs for Kentsboro
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Kentsboro included. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which fire service covers Kentsboro?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Kentsboro. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we’ll quote them together.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that can’t wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we will set the report out to match.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You’ll know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How we price TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Parking and loading at the site
- The times the site is available
- How easy every part is to reach
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
Grease, kitchens and Kentsboro
The fire and rescue service for Kentsboro is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Kentsboro. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Around Kentsboro, as anywhere, we clean the parts you can’t see as well as the canopy you can. Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Andover War Memorial Hospital (about 5 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Kentsboro and the rest of Hampshire. Kentsboro is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 18 miles from Kentsboro.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SO20. That includes premises on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead and nearby roads. We also cover Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Kentsboro
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.