Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Soake, Hampshire
TR19 inspection in Soake from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Soake
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, and only measurement shows it. Our readings give your risk assessment real numbers to work from. The work covers access surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Soake (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Soake
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.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Horizontal duct runs
Flat duct runs collect grease along their base. We test at points along the run through access panels.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Soake
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 14 pubs and bars in and around Soake, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Fire safety in Soake falls to 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. Food hygiene inspections in Soake are the job of Winchester City council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
For schools such as Denmead Junior School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For TR19 inspection in and around Soake, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Our area covers London and the South East, Soake included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Soake among them. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (6 miles or so).
All of PO7 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Soake include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Around Soake
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School. The nearest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. 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. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Soake.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos 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.
Related advice
Places near Soake
More services for Soake
Do you need TR19 inspection in Soake?
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Queen Alexandra Hospital is the nearest hospital to Soake, about 3.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Soake: your questions answered
Can a school canteen extract in Soake be done out of term time?
Yes, out-of-term visits are normal for schools. There are about 10 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Soake. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Do you work at weekends in Soake?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Soake doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
How do you protect the area?
Protection goes down first: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Call us any time and explain what’s happened.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
Why it’s worth doing now in Soake
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you are ready when asked. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
The cost depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
Read how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep to the recommended interval
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Design faults in the extract system
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Soake
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks