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TR19 inspections and grease testing in South Ham, Hampshire
One call covers TR19 inspection in South Ham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in South Ham
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. If you’re dealing with sections of duct that can’t be reached and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can help.
For a smaller kitchen near South Ham, a TR19® clean is the same job as anywhere: canopy, filters, plenum, duct, fan and discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Getting to the system matters more than parking in a place like South Ham, so let us know how to reach it.
- 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.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
How to get a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in South Ham, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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What the work involves, part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, out of sight of the kitchen.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Managing agents and facilities teams in South Ham
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
What your team can do, and what needs us
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, alongside our reports.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
When to call us in South Ham
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Look out for any of the following:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
Historic houses near South Ham, such as The Vyne about 3.5 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- What insurance they carry
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How VAT is shown on the quote
Also near South Ham
Also in South Ham
Common questions in South Ham
Can school kitchens in South Ham be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 27 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of South Ham. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Can you come to South Ham after we close?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in South Ham?
Size, condition, access and working hours all affect the cost. Ask us for a fixed quote and we’ll typically reply within one working day.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Usually, yes. Send wide shots, close-ups of any access panels and anything that worries you, and we typically come back within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
It takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
What is post-clean verification?
Verification means repeat readings and photos once the clean is done. The report flags anything missed.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- How big the system is
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- The site address and the type of premises
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
What TR19 inspection looks like in South Ham
There are about 88 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 35 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around South Ham, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Fire safety in South Ham falls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Kitchens in South Ham 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. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Where a hall near Saint Peter's Church, or anywhere in South Ham, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital about 1.5 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you need TR19 inspection in South Ham, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Our area covers London and the South East, South Ham included. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and South Ham is one of them. Reading is in our area too, about 14 miles from South Ham.
TR19 inspection in RG22, RG21 and RG23 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road and the roads around them. If your site is just outside South Ham, we cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
What’s near South Ham
In South Ham, that means kitchens and buildings near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park. The closest station to South Ham is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.