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TR19 Inspection in Princelett
We cover Princelett for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
TR19 inspection in Princelett
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 Princelett and across the Isle of Wight a clear record of the system’s condition. If you’re dealing with sites with gaps in their extract records and extracts that have never been grease tested, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Princelett, 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.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Princelett (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so each one has its own record.
Princelett questions
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Princelett?
It can. Princelett is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Princelett?
That’s Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
What is grease thickness testing?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, photos and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What if parts of the system cannot be reached?
We never leave them off the paperwork. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Aftercare tips
How long the results last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Princelett
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. It’s simpler to plan the work at Princelett now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We are fully insured
- We diagnose before we treat
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
TR19 inspection around Princelett
Princelett lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 37 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 10 takeaways in Princelett and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Princelett. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Historic houses near Princelett, such as Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles north-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes. School kitchens, at schools like Sandown Bay Academy for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in the PO36 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, and Princelett is one of them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (13 miles or so).
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Princelett: Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). For island and remote sites, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Princelett
The closest station to Princelett is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Princelett includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Do you need TR19 inspection in Princelett?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (about 1.4 miles south-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Comparing quotes
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that is where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What happens on the day
We are used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as Princelett, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Princelett, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.