Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Swanmore TR19 inspection
Our technicians work in Swanmore 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 pictures on every job.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
TR19 inspection in Swanmore, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. If you have an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and checking the result of a recent clean, we can put it right, from post-clean checks, access surveys and deposit thickness tests onwards.
Around a smaller place like Swanmore, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Quieter kitchens still collect grease in the duct, just more slowly, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Swanmore (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a clean won’t put right
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
What affects the quote in Swanmore
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- Parking and loading at the site
- When the work can happen, such as evenings, overnight or weekends
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 we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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.
What we are called out for in Swanmore
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, so readings are the reliable guide.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School or anywhere near Swanmore, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
What your quote should include
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What hours they’ll be on site
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- What insurance they carry
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, and the quote reflects the real job. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Trading since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Photo reports with every job
More services for Swanmore
Part by part
Horizontal duct runs
Grease can gather thickly at bends and along long runs, out of sight of the kitchen.
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. They’re included in the readings and pictures.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Swanmore
Is Swanmore within the area you cover?
Yes. Swanmore is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Can you work in Swanmore outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. When you call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, mention when the site is quiet.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
Which sectors do you work in?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you will get one fixed quote.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We survey, measure and photograph the system first. We can work from photos and details, or visit, as suits the job.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, based on the readings and how the kitchen is used. The interval should come from a competent person’s risk assessment backed by grease measurement.
TR19 inspection around Swanmore
Food Standards Agency records include about 6 pubs and bars within about 1.5 miles of central Swanmore. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. It’s Winchester City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Swanmore. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. The fire and rescue service for Swanmore is 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.
Where a hall near Church of St Barnabas, or anywhere in Swanmore, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Swanmore is Knowle Hospital, about 4.3 miles south.
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Swanmore to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Swanmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for commercial clients. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby, about 9 miles away.
Work in SO32 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Swanmore, we cover Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Swanmore
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Swanmore include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How the visit works
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your pictures. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Swanmore.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
Get a fixed quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or email us.
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Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.