Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Laverstoke TR19 inspection
Looking for TR19 inspection in Laverstoke? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Laverstoke
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Laverstoke and the rest of Hampshire. Typical jobs include kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on wet film thickness tests, access surveys and insurer audits.
In a village or hamlet like Laverstoke, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Laverstoke (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
We do not publish a price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Parking and loading at the site
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Why deal with it now?
Without readings, you are guessing when to clean. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you won’t know without measuring. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Laverstoke is calmer for everyone.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Laverstoke
- Every job surveyed first
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Also near Laverstoke
Also in Laverstoke
TR19 inspection around Laverstoke
Laverstoke is covered by 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. Food hygiene inspections in Laverstoke are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere in Laverstoke, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Testbourne Community School or anywhere near Laverstoke, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG28, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small. We also work in Reading, about 20 miles from Laverstoke.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Whether your site is on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Laverstoke: Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Laverstoke
The closest station to Laverstoke is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading isn’t affected.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so it can be fixed before the clean.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
Each report suggests the next clean and the next test, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Laverstoke
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Laverstoke
Is Laverstoke within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Which fire authority looks after Laverstoke?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. Vent Hygiene Elite is run by BESCA and independently audited.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and pictures. The survey can be done from pictures and details or on site, whichever suits the system.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote typically follows within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere as small as Laverstoke, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.