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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ropley Dean, Hampshire
TR19 inspection in Ropley Dean from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Multi-site and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Hampshire. Larger estates can be phased building by building around the people who use them.
TR19 inspection in Ropley Dean, done properly
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers access surveys, pre-clean surveys and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are systems that need surveying before cleaning and missing access panels found on survey.
For a kitchen in or near Ropley Dean, the visit is planned around opening hours and the journey, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with pictures after each visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Ropley Dean (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Ropley Dean: the local picture
Ropley Dean sits within the area of 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. Ropley Dean, about 52 miles from central London, is within our usual area. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Peter, or anywhere in Ropley Dean, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. Historic houses near Ropley Dean, such as Hinton Ampner House about 3.7 miles south-west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Ropley Dean is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can take on TR19 inspection. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Ropley Dean among them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Work in SO24 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Colebrook Field, The Dene and Darvill Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Ropley (1 mile east), North Street (1 mile north-east), Gilbert Street (1 mile east), Kitwood (2 miles east) and West Tisted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ropley Dean
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Ropley Dean includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Inspections are planned around mealtimes and holidays so meals aren’t affected.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Ropley Dean
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Any permits to work or inductions
- How easy every part is to reach
- How big the system is
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The site address and the type of premises
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Book the next test on the date in the report
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
The process
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Ropley Dean, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the system
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Related advice
What your team can do, and what needs us
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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Do you need TR19 inspection in Ropley Dean?
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Ropley Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
Common questions in Ropley Dean
Who is the fire and rescue service for Ropley Dean?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ropley Dean. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who inspects food businesses in Ropley Dean?
Kitchens in Ropley Dean are inspected by East Hampshire council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which accreditations do you hold?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, as well as food production and leisure sites.
What information do you need?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, plus photos of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
Do you work in Ropley Dean?
Yes. We work in Ropley Dean and the rest of Hampshire, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so it matters in practice.