Hampshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Wildhern
TR19 inspection for Wildhern and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so it can be fixed before the clean.
TR19 inspection in Wildhern, done properly
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: every 3 months for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day, every 6 months for moderate use of 6 to 12 hours, and every 12 months for light use of 2 to 6 hours. Those are minimums, and grease readings help set the real interval. We are often asked to deal with kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, on deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and insurer audits.
Somewhere as small as Wildhern, 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.
A written report with photos follows every visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Wildhern (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
TR19 inspection around Wildhern
Wildhern is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. In Wildhern, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Test Valley council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
For schools such as Hatherden Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. A hall kitchen that only cooks for events, whether near Christchurch or elsewhere in Wildhern, still needs its extract cleaned, just less often.
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wildhern and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Southampton page, about 24 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SP11. Other places close to Wildhern include Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Near you in Wildhern
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Multi-site and managed buildings
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Each site gets its own report and pictures, so records stay tidy.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Wildhern
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. The thickest layers can sit out of sight in the plenum, at bends and along flat runs.
Most sites get in touch when they notice something like this:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
A hospital like Andover War Memorial Hospital, about 2.8 miles south, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
Why it’s worth doing now in Wildhern
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. It’s simpler to plan the work at Wildhern now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
What happens on the day
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Wildhern, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- 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.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
Ask for a quote
If you need TR19 inspection in Wildhern, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote typically follows within one working day.
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Wildhern
Can the work in Wildhern be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Wildhern doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Who inspects food businesses in Wildhern?
Kitchens in Wildhern are inspected by Test Valley council’s environmental health officers. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How often should grease be tested?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). Each reading is recorded in microns.
What about areas you can’t get to?
The report shows them clearly. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few photos plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
How do you protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. We keep the work contained and clean down when we finish.