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TR19 inspections in Paulsgrove
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Paulsgrove. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
TR19 inspection in Paulsgrove
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. Our TR19 audits give sites in Paulsgrove and across Portsmouth a clear record of the system’s condition. The work covers wet film thickness tests, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys, and people most often call us about systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
Kitchens around a place like Paulsgrove are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The times the site is available
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in photos, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Paulsgrove: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Paulsgrove?
It can. Salt air reaches Paulsgrove, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Who is the fire and rescue service for Paulsgrove?
It’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Paulsgrove. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How often should grease be tested?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is not law; it’s BESA’s specification. The law is the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must manage fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before any work starts.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes. Much of our work happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so you don’t have to close during trading.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Yes, for many jobs. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we usually come back within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Why deal with it now?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Paulsgrove at a time that suits you.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Paulsgrove
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Places near Paulsgrove
Other services in Paulsgrove
What TR19 inspection looks like in Paulsgrove
At about 1 mile from the coast, Paulsgrove is close enough for sea air to matter. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 16 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Paulsgrove. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Paulsgrove. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near St Michael and All Angels, or anywhere in Paulsgrove, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Bursars and site managers at schools such as Beacon View Primary Academy tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Paulsgrove is Queen Alexandra Hospital, about 1.1 miles east.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever you are in the PO6 postcode area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. Paulsgrove is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover for TR19 inspection.
Our technicians cover all of PO6 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or a nearby road, we can help. Paulsgrove is on the M27 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Around Paulsgrove
Typical jobs here are in premises near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
For landlords and multi-site operators
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
The process
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Paulsgrove can typically be finished without a second trip.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.