Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Wallington, Hampshire
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Wallington, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
TR19 inspection in Wallington, done properly
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. Our TR19 audits give sites in Wallington and across Hampshire a clear record of the system’s condition. Common call-outs are for checking the result of a recent clean and uncertainty over how often to clean, across deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and post-clean checks.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Wallington gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Place
- Wallington (PO16, PO14, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Everything the job in Wallington needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get 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, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
When to call us in Wallington
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Wallington, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- When the next visit should be, and why
TR19 inspection in Wallington: the local picture
Wallington lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. Look up Wallington on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 75 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 11 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Wallington, up to about a mile and a half out. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Wallington 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.
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Knowle Hospital (about 2.3 miles north-west), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Wykeham House School or anywhere near Wallington, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO16 area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Wallington is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for TR19 inspection.
TR19 inspection in PO16, PO14 and PO17 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road and nearby roads. You will find Wallington on the A32, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Wallington
Around Wallington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Harrison Primary School, Cams Hill School and The Golden Lion Public House. Wallington’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (within half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
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How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A few general shots of the system
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Wallington
Which environmental health team covers Wallington?
Food hygiene inspections in Wallington are carried out by Fareham council. It helps to keep the extract cleaning records with your food safety paperwork, so they’re ready if asked for.
Is Wallington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s TR19?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, while TR19® Air covers other supply and extract ductwork.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, such as late evening, overnight or a weekend.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost 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 work begins.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
What a clean will not put right
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Never cook with filters missing
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can quote to do it.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What happens if it’s left?
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, before the next clean is due. A visit arranged in advance is far less disruptive than a callout on a busy day.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Wallington
- We diagnose before we treat
- Photo reports with every job
- In business since 2009
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That’s our job.
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, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We can diagnose it and quote.