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TR19 Inspection in Longstock
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Longstock, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Longstock
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Longstock?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Longstock. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work at weekends in Longstock?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. It means the site in Longstock keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can for planned work, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. For emergencies, we take calls 24/7.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Tell us what your insurer has asked for and we’ll set the report out to match.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the photos show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, then a fixed quote.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
What is grease thickness testing?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
About our TR19 inspection in Longstock
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. Testing is how you know where your system stands. The work covers insurer audits, post-clean checks and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and extracts that have never been grease tested.
In a small place like Longstock, 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.
Duct Doctor has been trading since 2009, and we’re 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
- Longstock (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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Longstock kitchens: local notes
Kitchens in Longstock get their food hygiene inspections from Test Valley council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Longstock is covered by 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.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Longstock, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Longstock is Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 5.8 miles north.
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Sites in Longstock get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with pictures. Longstock is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Around Longstock
In Longstock, that means kitchens and buildings near Longstock Park and The Peat Spade Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Longstock
Grease in a duct is flammable fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
School kitchens, at schools like Test Valley School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Questions to ask before booking
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What a clean will not put right
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Longstock
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Longstock.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
For a fixed quote, give us a ring 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. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll typically have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
How we price TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Why act early in Longstock
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. With notice, the visit to Longstock can be fitted around your bookings and events.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we survey first, from photos or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why us?
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.