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Ventnor TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Ventnor from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Ventnor
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. The work covers access surveys, post-clean checks and deposit thickness tests, and the jobs we see most are pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean and sections of duct that can’t be reached.
Around a smaller place like Ventnor, 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 cleaning is planned around how much it cooks and what the readings show.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Reporting
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The condition of the system
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 work begins.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few pictures and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so it can be fixed before the clean.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for your team to do on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and the paperwork follows. We plan the journey to Ventnor and bring what the job is likely to need.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Ventnor: your questions answered
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ventnor?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Ventnor. 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.
Does coastal air change anything about TR19 inspection in Ventnor?
It can. Salt air reaches Ventnor, which is within about 1 mile of the coast, and it speeds up rust. A fan housing that is rusting near the coast can fail sooner, so it’s worth catching early.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Usually, yes. Send a few wide photos plus close-ups of panels, filters or grilles, and a fixed quote usually follows within one working day. Some sites still need a visit, and we will say so.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
Do you work in Ventnor?
Yes. Ventnor is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East.
What do you do to protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Ventnor
Ventnor is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt in the air is hard on rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings, so we check them for corrosion as well as grease. Look up Ventnor on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 27 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 6 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Ventnor. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Kitchens in Ventnor get their food hygiene inspections from Isle of Wight council. 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (about 3 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Ventnor (Rylstone Manor is about 2.6 miles north-east), fitting access panels needs care. Where a hall near St Catherine's Church, or anywhere in Ventnor, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Sites in Ventnor get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with pictures. Ventnor is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight where we work for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page (16 miles or so).
TR19 inspection in PO38 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. We cover sites on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street and the roads around them. Being close to the A3055 and B3327, Ventnor is easy for our technicians to reach for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight for TR19 inspection. If your site is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Ventnor
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub and the streets around them. Ventnor’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Ventnor include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
What a clean won’t put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If in doubt, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Ventnor
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
Looking after it afterwards
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Nearby places to Ventnor
Also in Ventnor
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. Booking now means the visit to Ventnor is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ventnor
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- In business since 2009
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.