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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kingston, Portsmouth
Looking for TR19 inspection in Kingston? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, finishing with a written report and pictures.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Kingston
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. The work covers pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and post-clean checks, and common reasons people get in touch are missing TR19 certificates or history and checking the result of a recent clean.
Around a smaller place like Kingston, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. We plan the journey to Kingston and bring what the job is likely to need.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Kingston, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Kingston
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number of sites or systems
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
FAQs for Kingston
Is TR19 inspection any different in a coastal place like Kingston?
It can. Being within about 1 mile of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Kingston than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Can school kitchens in Kingston be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. With about 40 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Kingston, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Kingston?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
Why survey before a clean?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a small pub to a hospital. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. The report flags anything missed.
When should we have our next grease test?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Do you work in Kingston?
Yes. Our technicians work in Kingston, as part of our area across London and the South East.
Other services in Kingston
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We can quote either party and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
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 can quote for the whole system.
TR19 inspection in Kingston: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Kingston. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 195 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 133 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Kingston. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Kitchens in Kingston get their food hygiene inspections from Portsmouth council. 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.
Commuter trade near Fratton station can mean long cooking hours, and long hours put a kitchen into BESA’s more frequent cleaning bands. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Cuthbert or anywhere around Kingston, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. A hospital like St Mary's Hospital, about less than half a mile south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Kingston and the rest of Portsmouth. Kingston is one of 19 towns, villages and districts in Portsmouth we cover for TR19 inspection.
Every address in PO1, PO3 and PO4 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Being close to the A288, Kingston is simple for us to get to for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Around Kingston
Typical jobs here are in premises near Langstone Infant School, Graham Arms and Alexandra Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (1 mile west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Kingston includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
What happens if it’s left?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you will not know without measuring. It’s better to plan the work at a site near Kingston than wait for a failure.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Kingston businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Each visit written up, with pictures
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.