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Ardington TR19 inspection
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification for commercial sites in Ardington and across Oxfordshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection in Ardington
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. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, across pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests.
Work in a small place like Ardington starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. You get a written report with photos after every visit, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s ready for an insurer, fire officer or EHO.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
Grease builds up on the fan blades and inside the housing. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
Vertical risers
Risers can be hard to get into. We record what can and cannot be reached.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows the same order every time: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. The visit itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Ardington and turn up when the site is quiet.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Advice
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Ardington
We don’t publish a price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The times the site is available
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The number of sites or systems
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Grease, kitchens and Ardington
The fire and rescue service for Ardington is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Vale of White Horse council inspect food businesses in Ardington. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Wantage Primary Academy, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Ardington to the outskirts, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Ardington is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for TR19 inspection. We also work in Oxford, around 13 miles away.
We work across OX12 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Ardington
Around Ardington, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare in Ardington and across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Ardington: your questions answered
Is Ardington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Ardington during the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. Around Ardington, the Food Standards Agency lists about 2 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the dates the site is empty.
When should we have our next grease test?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
What happens to the waste?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Ask us for a fixed quote, typically ready within one working day.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, especially if the next clean or test is due soon. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes, and it’s often the best time. We book the visit for when the area is out of use, whether that’s late evening, overnight or a weekend.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We will take a look and give you a fixed quote.
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Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Flag oily drips near the extract
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Test grease regularly instead of relying on the calendar. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
What we are called out for in Ardington
You can’t judge grease thickness by eye. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
What we’re most often called out for:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of the Holy Trinity or anywhere around Ardington, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- How VAT is shown on the quote