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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Stone, Hampshire
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Stone, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
Do you need TR19 inspection in Stone?
As hot, greasy air travels up the duct, it cools and leaves a film behind. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Look out for any of the following:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Stone (Beaulieu Palace House is about 4.4 miles north-west), fitting access panels needs care.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether they recommend a next date
TR19 inspection in Stone, done properly
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. If you have systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and systems that need surveying before cleaning, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Stone, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Stone (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Stone
Stone lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. Stone sits within the area of 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 Stone are the job of New Forest council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Where a hall near St Francis, or anywhere in Stone, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. From the centre of Stone to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Stone is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Around Stone
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not 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 your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
You will get a fixed price before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- How big the system is
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any previous report or certificate
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- The site address and the type of premises
If you need TR19 inspection in Stone, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and the area around the work is covered and protected. The work itself takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Stone.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
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Different parts, different methods
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, out of sight of the kitchen.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Testing shows if the cleaning interval keeps pace.
Why it’s worth doing now in Stone
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, and you can only act on that if you’ve measured it. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before we start.
Why book with us
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Fully insured
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations and certificates.
FAQs for Stone
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Stone?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Stone. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Can you get to a site in Stone?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Stone included. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. Any areas that weren’t cleaned properly are flagged.
What is grease thickness testing?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, TR19® is not legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
What about areas you cannot get to?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.