West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Boxford
Specialist TR19 inspection for Boxford: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
How we handle TR19 inspection in Boxford
BESA’s minimum cleaning frequencies depend on how long the kitchen cooks each day: heavy use (12 to 16 hours a day) every 3 months, moderate use (6 to 12 hours) every 6 months and light use (2 to 6 hours) every 12 months. Grease testing shows whether your kitchen needs cleaning more often than that. We’re often asked to deal with sites with gaps in their extract records and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean, on access surveys, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits.
In a village or hamlet like Boxford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Boxford (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What a clean will not put right
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
What the work involves, part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
We fit testing around service times and school holidays so meals are not affected.
Vertical risers
Risers in multi-storey buildings can pass through other areas, so we arrange access ahead of time.
Why deal with it now?
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. In a small place like Boxford, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. 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, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Boxford
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- We are fully insured
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Boxford
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
What we are most often called out for:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Boxford is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 4.6 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
Kitchen extracts in Boxford
Boxford is about 56 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. The fire and rescue service for Boxford is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Parish Church of St Andrew or anywhere around Boxford, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Historic houses near Boxford, such as Benham Park about 2.5 miles south, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Boxford is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Boxford, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading isn’t interrupted. Boxford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (17 miles or so).
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for TR19 inspection. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on School Lane and Winterbourne Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Boxford: Wickham Heath (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (2 miles east), Stockcross (2 miles south), Bagnor (3 miles south-east) and North Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Boxford
Around Boxford, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Bell pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.8 miles south-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxford includes Sole Common Pond.
How it works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. In a small place like Boxford, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us where we can park and unload
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. Add the site type and your opening hours, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Boxford and across West Berkshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
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Questions from Boxford
Can the work in Boxford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you work in villages like Boxford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
We measure the grease at set points with a WFTT or DTT test, and set against the TR19® Grease figures.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. You deal with one contact for every site across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
What does TR19 mean?
A BESA specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extract systems and TR19® Air for general ventilation. It isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Missing access panels are noted so they can be sorted first.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No. TR19® is BESA’s specification and the industry benchmark, not legislation. The legal duty comes from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the responsible person to reduce fire risk, and insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to TR19® as the benchmark.