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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Whitchurch, Hampshire
TR19 inspection across Whitchurch and nearby, booked around your opening hours and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Whitchurch
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you’re on. Common call-outs are for kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
Size doesn’t change the work: a kitchen in a place like Whitchurch gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. We plan the visit around your hours, with the journey sorted in advance.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Whitchurch (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
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Whitchurch kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 6 pubs and bars registered in and around Whitchurch, up to about a mile and a half out. Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. Food hygiene inspections in Whitchurch are the job of Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health team. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after photos from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand. Whitchurch 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.
A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Church of All Hallows or elsewhere in Whitchurch, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often. If you run a café or takeaway near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits.
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Sites in Whitchurch get the same service as everywhere we cover: a survey first, a fixed quote, work timed around your hours and a report with photos. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Whitchurch is one of them. Our Southampton page covers sites nearby (22 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of RG28 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on London Road, Station Road and London Street or a nearby road, we can help. Whitchurch sits on or near the B3400, so getting to you is simple for evening and night visits. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
Near you in Whitchurch
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Red House Public House and Testbourne Community School. Whitchurch’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Common problems we fix in Whitchurch
Grease is fuel. Flames from the range can be pulled into the canopy and travel through the ducts to other parts of the building. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Missing access panels found on survey
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- What insurance they carry
- What hours they’ll be on site
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. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Everything the job in Whitchurch needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Get a fixed quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
What affects the quote in Whitchurch
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- What state the system is in
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, photos of the system and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Different parts, different methods
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Whitchurch
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Whitchurch?
Kitchens in Whitchurch are inspected by Basingstoke and Deane council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitchurch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
When should we have our next grease test?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.