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TR19 Inspection in Wymering
TR19 inspection in Wymering from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Keep the route to access panels clear
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
How we handle TR19 inspection in Wymering
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. If you’re dealing with insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings, we can help.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like Wymering gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured.
- Place
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
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 each one has its own record.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Grease on the fan adds to wear. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
What TR19 inspection looks like in Wymering
The coast is only about 1 mile from Wymering. Metal on the roof weathers faster close to the coast, and the extract fan and cowl are no exception. The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 72 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 43 takeaways in Wymering and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. Wymering is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
If you run a café or takeaway near Cosham station, early starts and late finishes leave little time to clean, so overnight extract cleaning suits. Where a hall near Church of St Peter and St Paul, or anywhere in Wymering, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO6 area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Across Portsmouth, we cover 19 places, and Wymering is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: PO6 and PO2. Whether your site is on Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. You will find Wymering on the A397, which makes it straightforward for our technicians to reach for out-of-hours visits. We also cover Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wymering
In Wymering, that means kitchens and buildings near Springfield School, UTC Portsmouth and Alexandra Park. Wymering has its own railway station: Cosham station. Nearby you will also find World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wymering include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Why deal with it now?
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning under TR19® Grease, which you won’t know without measuring. Booking now means the visit to Wymering is planned around you, not forced by a breakdown.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why Wymering businesses choose us
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Wymering
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.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Medina Primary School or anywhere near Wymering, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Before you book anyone
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What records you will receive afterwards
- Whether they’re fully insured
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What TR19 inspection can’t fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Wymering
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
What we do, step by step
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Around Wymering, access is usually simpler than in a town centre, though gates and roof access are worth mentioning.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear the space around the work
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. Instead, we look at your site first, from pictures or a survey, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
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Wymering: your questions answered
Do you do school kitchen extract cleaning in Wymering in the summer holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 15 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Wymering. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Which environmental health team covers Wymering?
That is Portsmouth council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wymering. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It works whoever carried out the clean.
What is TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked and expects a risk-based approach.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We are fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How often should grease be tested?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.