Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Upham
We cover Upham for 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 as standard.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Checking the result of a recent clean
TR19 inspection in Upham
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with fresh grease readings, photos and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. Typical jobs include systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, across insurer audits, access surveys and post-clean checks.
Somewhere as small as Upham, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The condition we find in the survey
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many systems or sites are involved
- The scale of the work
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- A few general shots of the system
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Why act early in Upham
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. Getting an inspection done now starts that paper trail. A fault that closes a site in a village like Upham affects everyone who depends on it.
We don’t list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will talk you through it.
Why Upham businesses choose us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- Fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What staff can safely do
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. It takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system, and we clear up before we go. A quick note on how to find the site and where to park makes a visit to Upham run smoothly.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Move anything stored near the system
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
How to get a quote
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, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, and readings show whether that’s enough.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Common questions in Upham
Who is the fire and rescue service for Upham?
Upham is in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Who inspects food businesses in Upham?
Food hygiene inspections in Upham are carried out by Winchester City council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Is a quote from photos possible?
Normally, yes. Send a few wide pictures plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and we normally come back within one working day. If pictures are not enough, we’ll survey first.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. System size and access decide the rest.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
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. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we will tell you before any work starts. It won’t put right:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Upham kitchens: local notes
In Upham, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Winchester City council. 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. Upham is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Upham, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School or anywhere near Upham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean. Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Upham is Moorgreen Hospital, about 5.4 miles south-west.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Upham and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Upham among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 8 miles from Upham.
Our technicians cover all of SO32 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane and nearby roads. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Upham
Around Upham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Brushmakers Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.