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TR19 inspections in Ramsdell
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ramsdell. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
TR19 inspection in Ramsdell, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Ramsdell and the rest of Hampshire. If you have insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and checking the result of a recent clean, we can put it right, from deposit thickness tests, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys onwards.
Somewhere as small as Ramsdell, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Ramsdell (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Ramsdell
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- What state the system is in
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
When to call us in Ramsdell
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, so readings are the reliable guide.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christ Church or elsewhere in Ramsdell, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What hours they’ll be on site
Kitchen extracts in Ramsdell
Fire safety in Ramsdell falls to 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. Kitchens in Ramsdell get their food hygiene inspections from Basingstoke and Deane council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Park Prewett Hospital is the nearest hospital to Ramsdell, about 2.7 miles south-east. The Vyne, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Ramsdell; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ramsdell to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (12 miles or so).
TR19 inspection in RG26 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Whether your site is on Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
Around Ramsdell
For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 4.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
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Common questions in Ramsdell
Who inspects food businesses in Ramsdell?
Food hygiene inspections in Ramsdell are carried out by Basingstoke and Deane council. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can school kitchens in Ramsdell be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Ramsdell. Send us your term dates when you call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll fit the work in.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from photos and details, or visit, as suits the job.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What your team can do, and what needs us
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
What happens if it’s left?
Sites in Ramsdell that have never measured grease cannot tell whether their cleaning interval suits the kitchen. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. In a small place like Ramsdell, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before we start.
Why us?
- Every visit written up, with photos
- We diagnose before we treat
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Full insurance on every job
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Seeing the system in pictures first means the trip to Ramsdell can be planned properly.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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.