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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sholing, Southampton
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Sholing, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Sholing.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
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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TR19 inspection in Sholing, done properly
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. Typical jobs include sites with gaps in their extract records and kitchens whose menu or hours have changed, across insurer audits, pre-clean surveys and access surveys.
Kitchens around a place like Sholing are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, with the duct running through a roof space or up an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Location
- Sholing (SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Sholing?
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Sholing, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- What hours they’ll be on site
TR19 inspection in Sholing: the local picture
Sholing is within about 2 miles of the coast. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Look up Sholing on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 42 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 53 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Sholing. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers Sholing. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Royal South Hants Hospital about 2 miles north-west, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you cook for passing trade around Sholing station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sholing and the rest of Southampton. Across Southampton, we cover 40 places, and Sholing is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SO19. We cover sites on Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road and nearby roads. Sholing is on the A3025, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Sholing has a wide mix of commercial premises, and we cover all of them for TR19 inspection.
Landmarks near Sholing
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Woolston School and Westwood Woodland Park and the streets around them. Sholing’s nearest station is Sholing station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
Why act early in Sholing
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. When a site near Sholing shuts unexpectedly, the people who rely on it notice at once.
A single site or a whole portfolio, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. The price is fixed before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Sholing
- We diagnose before we treat
- We are fully insured
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.
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Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Horizontal duct runs
Sections without access are recorded so panels can be added.
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Sholing
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We consider:
- Parking and loading at the site
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How easy every part is to reach
- Any permits to work or inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Useful things to send:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Sholing: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect TR19 inspection in Sholing?
It can. Being within about 2 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Sholing than inland. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Which fire service covers Sholing?
Sholing is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and our audit gives a clear record of the system’s condition, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Regular plans can run on 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycles, depending on what the system needs.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. It’s the benchmark rather than the law. In practice, an insurer can refuse or reduce a claim without proof of TR19 cleaning, so following it is the sensible course.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. System size and access decide the rest.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. The visit is timed for when the area is not in use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests