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TR19 inspections in Wittensford
TR19 inspections and grease testing for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Wittensford. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and fully insured.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
How the visit works
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. If you can send pictures, we can arrive in Wittensford knowing what to expect.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Move anything stored near the system
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Wittensford, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
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TR19 inspection in Wittensford, done properly
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. We check where the access panels are and whether every section can be reached, and grease readings are taken at set points. Common call-outs are for an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen, across access surveys, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with pictures after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Where
- Wittensford (SO43)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
Other services in Wittensford
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wittensford
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Part by part
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can drain down and pool at the bottom, so we check there.
Extract fan and discharge
We look at where the extract discharges outside, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Kitchen extracts in Wittensford
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 8 bars, pubs and nightclubs within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wittensford. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Wittensford is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract. Environmental health officers from New Forest council inspect food businesses in Wittensford. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Historic houses near Wittensford, such as Landford Manor about 4.2 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Wittensford or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Wittensford is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for commercial clients. We also work in Southampton, about 9 miles from Wittensford.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: SO43. We also cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
What’s near Wittensford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Sir John Barleycorn Inn. The closest station to Wittensford is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
When to call us in Wittensford
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. 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.
Most sites get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Tatchbury Mount Hospital about 3 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
Comparing quotes
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Flag oily drips near the extract
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Wittensford: your questions answered
Do you work in villages like Wittensford?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, Wittensford included. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Can you work in Wittensford outside opening hours?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. Your customers, staff or residents in Wittensford needn’t be disturbed. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
We check the layout, the grease levels and the access, so the clean goes to plan. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. After that, simply give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: the size of the system, its condition, access and when we can work. You get a fixed price before we start.
What types of premises do you cover?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a small pub to a hospital. Hotels, schools, care homes, offices, shops and leisure sites are all part of our work.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It isn’t legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.