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TR19 inspections in Little Somborne
TR19 inspection across Little Somborne and nearby, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and photos.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Never cook with filters missing
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
TR19 inspection in Little Somborne, done properly
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. We’re often asked to deal with extracts that have never been grease tested and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
Somewhere as small as Little Somborne, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Location
- Little Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Little Somborne
Can you come to Little Somborne after we close?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The work in Little Somborne can fit around your hours. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Will you come out to Little Somborne?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Little Somborne is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any site with a kitchen or a ventilation system to look after, from a single café to a large school. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What does TR19 mean?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. We fix the price before we start.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How often should grease be tested?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
TR19 inspection in Little Somborne: the local picture
It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Little Somborne. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for Little Somborne is Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near All Saints Church, or anywhere in Little Somborne, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Little Somborne and the rest of Hampshire. Little Somborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 12 miles from Little Somborne.
TR19 inspection in SO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Somborne
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
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Leave it or put it right?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. If the system at a site near Little Somborne fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Working hours, access and the scale of the site all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
Why Little Somborne businesses choose us
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- A fixed price before any work starts
- We’re fully insured
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
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.
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- How big the system is
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
- Any permits to work or inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
How it works
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. For a village or hamlet like Little Somborne, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
Related advice
Do you need TR19 inspection in Little Somborne?
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Royal Hampshire County Hospital is the nearest hospital to Little Somborne, about 5.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
How the job changes from site to site
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays to avoid disruption.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.