West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Bagshot, West Berkshire
We cover Bagshot for TR19 inspections and grease testing. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
How we handle TR19 inspection in Bagshot
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’re on. Common call-outs are for extracts that have never been grease tested and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, across pre-clean surveys, access surveys and post-clean checks.
In a small place like Bagshot, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, where grease settles in the flat sections. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, covering the work done, any areas we couldn’t access and a recommended next date. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Bagshot (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Working hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Bagshot kitchens: local notes
It’s West Berkshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Bagshot. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Bagshot. 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 church or community hall kitchen, near Church of the Good Shepherd or elsewhere in Bagshot, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Bagshot is in West Berkshire. From the centre of Bagshot to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 25 miles from Bagshot.
Our technicians cover all of the RG17 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Woodside (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (10 miles east), Lambourn (9 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bagshot
The closest station to Bagshot is Bedwyn station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bedwyn Stone Museum (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
We also work for facilities teams across offices, schools and healthcare across West Berkshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Not every problem is solved by TR19 inspection, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Bagshot
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
What affects the quote in Bagshot
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The times the site is available
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Parking and loading at the site
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Any previous report or certificate
There’s no standard price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from pictures or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
What we’re called out for in Bagshot
Grease is fuel. A flare-up on the range can be drawn into the canopy and duct, and from there a fire can spread through the ductwork. Measuring it is the first step to keeping it under control.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
Term dates shape school work: for a school like John O'Gaunt School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
What your quote should include
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- If they look at the system before pricing
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The process
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. We agree a date with you, plan the drive to Bagshot and turn up when the site is quiet.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why book with us
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Take a look at what affects the cost and our accreditations.
FAQs for Bagshot
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Bagshot?
That’s West Berkshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Bagshot. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
Can the work in Bagshot be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Bagshot does not have to lose a day’s trading. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Why survey before a clean?
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?
Some photos and a quick description of the system plus the address and your hours. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Many insurers ask for proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection, and an audit report gives you that, with recommendations where something needs doing.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what needs doing and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Between visits
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. Together they show the system was cleaned and checked.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.