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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Newton Valence, Hampshire
Specialist TR19 inspection for Newton Valence: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
TR19 inspection in Newton Valence, done properly
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, photos and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. Typical jobs include missing access panels found on survey and uncertainty over how often to clean, across pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests.
In a small place like Newton Valence, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. 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.
- Where
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Grease, kitchens and Newton Valence
It’s East Hampshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Newton Valence. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Fire safety in Newton Valence falls to 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Mary or anywhere around Newton Valence, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Sites in Newton Valence get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 20 miles away.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Newton Valence: Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Near you in Newton Valence
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Places near Newton Valence
What else we do in Newton Valence
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Somewhere like Newton Valence, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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Common problems we fix in Newton Valence
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Alton Community Hospital (about 3.4 miles north), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
- Whether they recommend a next date
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
FAQs for Newton Valence
Is Newton Valence within the area you cover?
Yes. Newton Valence is within the area we cover across London and the South East. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Which fire authority looks after Newton Valence?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
What types of premises do you cover?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
What is post-clean verification?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we’ll plan the visit around them.
What is TR19?
TR19® is BESA’s specification for ventilation hygiene. TR19® Grease, a standalone specification since 2019, covers grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Keep filters clean and in place. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Newton Valence
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys