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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Thorley Street, Isle of Wight
TR19 inspection for Thorley Street, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
How we handle TR19 inspection in Thorley Street
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. The work covers deposit thickness tests, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and systems that need surveying before cleaning.
In a small place like Thorley Street, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, 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
- Thorley Street (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
If a kitchen in Thorley Street has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Measured readings let a competent person set the interval. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why Thorley Street businesses choose us
- Trading since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- A written report with photos after each visit
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Common questions in Thorley Street
Which council inspects kitchens in Thorley Street?
In Thorley Street, it’s Isle of Wight council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Does the sea air around Thorley Street make a difference to TR19 inspection?
Yes, to a degree: at about 2 miles from the coast, Thorley Street gets salt-laden air that corrodes metal faster. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, with 500 microns or more anywhere needing immediate spot cleaning.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, photos, access and a recommended cleaning interval. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
How often should grease be tested?
Each report recommends when to test and clean next, 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.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Thorley Street?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how big it is, what state it’s in, how we reach it and the working hours. We fix the price before we start.
What happens to the waste?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The site address and the type of premises
If you need TR19 inspection in Thorley Street, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
If your staff spot something 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 will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
What else we do in Thorley Street
Kitchen extracts in Thorley Street
At about 2 miles from the coast, Thorley Street is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 3 restaurants, cafés and canteens in and around Thorley Street, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Thorley Street is covered by 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.
Church and community hall kitchens, near St. Swithin's Church or anywhere around Thorley Street, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Thorley Street is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Thorley Street to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, and Thorley Street is one of them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
All of PO41 is covered for TR19 inspection, from busy streets to back roads. Whether your site is on Hill Place Lane and Holmfield Avenue or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover Thorley (1 mile west), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (1 mile east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Remote and island sites need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for TR19 inspection.
What’s near Thorley Street
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Different parts, different methods
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, which is often after service, overnight or at a weekend. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. For a village or hamlet like Thorley Street, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
Ask for a quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Do you need TR19 inspection in Thorley Street?
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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Older buildings often hide long, awkward duct runs, and if you run a kitchen at a historic venue in the area (Mottistone Manor is about 3.4 miles south-east), access may need planning.
What to look for in a quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- What insurance they carry
What a clean will not put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks