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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sandford, Isle of Wight
Need TR19 inspection in Sandford? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Keeping the system healthy
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
TR19 inspection in Sandford
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. We are often asked to deal with systems that need surveying before cleaning and parts of the system left out of past cleans, across access surveys, post-clean checks and deposit thickness tests.
For a kitchen in or near Sandford, 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.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Sandford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different parts, different methods
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
What affects the quote in Sandford
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The condition of the system
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Where the site is and how we reach it
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. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
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 we can price many jobs without a visit.
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How it works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Sandford.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Clear the space around the work
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we start.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. Planning a trip to Sandford ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts.
Why Sandford businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
TR19 inspection in Sandford: the local picture
The coast is only about 3 miles from Sandford. Near the sea, the fan and discharge at the top of a kitchen extract corrode faster than they would inland. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Sandford. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Environmental health officers from Isle of Wight council inspect food businesses in Sandford. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Where a hall near All Saints' Church, or anywhere in Sandford, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Haseley Manor is about 2.3 miles north), access may need planning. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Sandford is Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children, about 2.5 miles east.
Sandford is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Sites in Sandford 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 the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Sandford among them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 14 miles away.
We work across the PO38 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Shanklin Road and Redhill Lane or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Sandford: Whiteley Bank (1 mile east), Godshill (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south-east) and Hale Common (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles south-east). Remote and island sites need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
Around Sandford
Around Sandford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Griffin Public House, among other places. The closest station to Sandford is Shanklin station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.3 miles east) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Sandford: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Sandford?
Food hygiene inspections in Sandford are carried out by Isle of Wight council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Sandford?
Sandford is in the area of 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.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What happens to the waste?
It’s contained and taken away. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.