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TR19 Inspection in South Weirs
Our technicians work in South Weirs on TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Somewhere as small as South Weirs, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- 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
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. We usually come back within one working day.
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About our TR19 inspection in South Weirs
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. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers insurer audits, post-clean checks and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and missing TR19 certificates or history.
In a village or hamlet like South Weirs, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Where
- South Weirs (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
A check after cleaning shows whether the work reached every part it should have, before the next clean is due. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
Several systems or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you will get one fixed quote.
Why South Weirs businesses choose us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Photo reports with every job
- Full insurance on every job
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
What affects the quote in South Weirs
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The number of sites or systems
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
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 explain each part.
Asking for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
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What a clean won’t put right
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in South Weirs
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
What TR19 inspection looks like in South Weirs
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 18 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around South Weirs, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they cook under a canopy, a grease reading is the way to tell whether the extract is due a clean. It’s New Forest council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in South Weirs. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service covers South Weirs. 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.
A hospital like Lymington New Forest Hospital, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. If you cook for passing trade around Brockenhurst station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Sites in South Weirs get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, South Weirs among them. Southampton is in our area too, around 11 miles away.
We cover every part of the SO42 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in South Weirs
For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease settles on the floor of horizontal ducts as the air cools. Readings are taken along each run through its access panels.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
What we’re called out for in South Weirs
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When the next visit should be, and why
South Weirs questions
Can you get to a site in South Weirs?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, South Weirs included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you work in South Weirs outside opening hours?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What accreditations do you have?
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.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in South Weirs?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It works whoever carried out the clean.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.