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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Kitwood, Hampshire
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Kitwood, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
When to call us in Kitwood
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Clients typically contact us after spotting one of these:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Kitwood is Alton Community Hospital, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a survey comes first
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What records you will receive afterwards
How we handle TR19 inspection in Kitwood
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. The work covers deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and people most often call us about missing TR19 certificates or history and parts of the system left out of past cleans.
In a village or hamlet like Kitwood, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the system is
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- A few general shots of the system
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before any work starts, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Kitwood, let us know and we will plan around it.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Kitwood
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. If the system at a site near Kitwood fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Kitwood
- Each visit written up, with photos
- We’re fully insured
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Kitwood kitchens: local notes
About 50 miles out from central London, Kitwood is part of the South East area we work across. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you. The fire and rescue service for Kitwood is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Historic houses near Kitwood, such as Bentworth Hall about 3.8 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of the Good Shepherd, or anywhere in Kitwood, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in Kitwood, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Kitwood is one of them. Southampton is in our area too, around 19 miles away.
Every address in SO24 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
What’s near Kitwood
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Questions from Kitwood
Will you come out to Kitwood?
Yes. Kitwood is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Which council inspects kitchens in Kitwood?
That is East Hampshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Kitwood. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
What accreditations do you have?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
Anything we cannot reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What information do you need?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Design faults in the extract system
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests