Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in New Forest, Hampshire
Specialist TR19 inspection for New Forest: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Design faults in the extract system
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
TR19 inspection in New Forest, done properly
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in New Forest and the rest of Hampshire. Common call-outs are for kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and uncertainty over how often to clean, on post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests.
Somewhere as small as New Forest, 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, whatever the size of the place.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Place
- New Forest (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
The process
We are used to working while the site is closed. Evenings, nights and weekends are when much of our work happens, so a kitchen or building can carry on as usual the next day. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like New Forest, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Ask for a quote
For TR19 inspection in New Forest, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, and send pictures or your last report if you can. A fixed quote usually follows within one working day.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Clean-looking filters don’t mean a clean plenum. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays so meals are not affected.
New Forest: your questions answered
Which fire service covers New Forest?
Fire safety enforcement in New Forest is handled by 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 work in New Forest outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in New Forest needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
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 photos and details or on site, as suits the job.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
It’s a measurement of how much grease is coating the inside of the extract, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for anything that cannot wait until a planned visit. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, from your photos and details, or with a visit where necessary. A fixed quote follows.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
Managing agents and facilities teams in New Forest
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: the system surveyed, the price fixed, the visit fitted around trading and everything written up afterwards.
Why deal with it now?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why us?
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Fully insured
See our cost guide or our accreditations.
New Forest kitchens: local notes
In New Forest, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from New Forest council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. New Forest 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.
A TR19® clean in New Forest doesn’t stop at the filters: the plenum, ductwork, fan and discharge are cleaned too. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in New Forest, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
New Forest is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP6, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, New Forest among them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (23 miles or so).
We work across SP6 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Local streets include Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
What’s near New Forest
Other landmarks nearby include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Western Downs.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That is our job.
How we price TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- What state the system is in
- The times the site is available
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- A few general shots of the system
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.