Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Bloxham TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections and grease testing in Bloxham, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
TR19 inspection in Bloxham
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We are often asked to deal with surveys needed before quoting a full clean and uncertainty over how often to clean, on access surveys, wet film thickness tests and pre-clean surveys.
Around a smaller place like Bloxham, kitchen extracts tend to belong to pubs, cafés, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. A kitchen that cooks fewer hours still builds up grease, so the interval is set by hours of use and grease readings.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Location
- Bloxham (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Bloxham
Do you work at weekends in Bloxham?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. That way a site in Bloxham does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Can you clean school kitchen extracts in Bloxham during the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. With about 2 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Bloxham, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
How long does grease testing take?
As a guide, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. The size of the system and the access make the difference.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we’re fully insured.
How much notice do you need?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. Quotes usually come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Bloxham?
We do not 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 work begins.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What happens to the waste?
It leaves the site with us when we go. While we work, it’s kept contained to keep the area clean.
Places near Bloxham
Also in Bloxham
Do you need TR19 inspection in Bloxham?
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Bloxham, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
What your quote should include
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
Kitchen extracts in Bloxham
Food Standards Agency records list about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Bloxham. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Bloxham sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Food hygiene inspections in Bloxham are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Bloxham is Horton General Hospital, about 2.9 miles north-east. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Bloxham Church of England Primary School or anywhere near Bloxham, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Bloxham is about 3 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Bloxham to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, Bloxham among them. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
We cover every part of OX15 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on High Street, Merrivale's Lane and Unicorn Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Milton (1 mile east), Broughton (2 miles north), North Newington (3 miles north) and Bodicote (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles north), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west) and Neithrop (3 miles north).
What’s near Bloxham
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Warriner School and Hawk & Partridge pub, among other places. Bloxham’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Bloxham includes Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The scale of the work
- Travel, parking and unloading
- How easy every part is to reach
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, and we’ll talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Any previous report or certificate
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Leave it or put it right?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Booking ahead lets us plan the trip to Bloxham at a time that suits you.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Bloxham
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. We take readings there and photograph it as part of every survey.
What happens on the day
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. We plan the journey to Bloxham and bring what the job is likely to need.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we can’t reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Clear loose items from the work area
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.