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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Barford St John, Oxfordshire
TR19 inspection in Barford St John from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
TR19 inspection in Barford St John, done properly
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and pictures of the cleaned areas. It shows whether the system was left in the condition the paperwork describes. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens taken over with no cleaning records and insurers asking for TR19 evidence, on wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and post-clean checks.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers all look at records. That is why every job is written up in a report with photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Barford St John
Do not wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. It’s simpler to plan the work at Barford St John now than to arrange it in a hurry later.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- In business since 2009
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Grease, kitchens and Barford St John
Environmental health officers from Cherwell council inspect food businesses in Barford St John. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Barford St John. 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.
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Horton General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Barford St John, about 4.2 miles north. Term dates shape school work: for a school like The Warriner School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Barford St John and the rest of Oxfordshire. Barford St John is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 18 miles from Barford St John.
All of OX15 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Barford St John
In Barford St John, that means kitchens and buildings near George Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Barford St John include Crouch Hill.
Towns and villages near Barford St John
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What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
What happens on the day
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. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that 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 Barford St John and turn up when the site is quiet.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and photos recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Getting a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Have the latest report ready for insurance renewals
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Don’t box in or cover duct access panels
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning does not replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
When to call us in Barford St John
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.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Barford St John (Broughton Castle is about 3.3 miles north), fitting access panels needs care.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- What hours they’ll be on site
- Whether they recommend a next date
- If they look at the system before pricing
FAQs for Barford St John
Which fire service covers Barford St John?
Fire safety enforcement in Barford St John is handled by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Do you work in villages like Barford St John?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Barford St John is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What accreditations do you have?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How do you measure grease in a kitchen extract?
Readings are taken using the Wet Film Thickness Test or the Deposit Thickness Test, then compare them with the TR19® Grease figures.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Evenings, nights and weekends are normal working hours for us, so the site doesn’t lose a service.
What should I send you?
Just the basics: 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 phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What a clean won’t put right
TR19 inspection cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It doesn’t solve:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on in Barford St John
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys