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TR19 Inspection in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
TR19 inspection in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection won’t do:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
How we handle TR19 inspection in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Under TR19® Grease, the mean grease thickness should stay at or below 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. We are often asked to deal with systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, across access surveys, wet film thickness tests 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. We agree access and timings in advance.
We’re CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
What else we do in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
How the visit works
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell knowing what to expect.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before we start.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
There are about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Brightwell-cum-Sotwell sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 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. In Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break. Brightwell Manor, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St James, or anywhere in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell or further out, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 10 miles away.
TR19 inspection in OX10 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. That includes premises on Greenmere, Bell Lane and Monks Mead and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Mackney (1 mile south), Shillingford (1 mile north-east), Wallingford (2 miles south-east), North Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
In Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, that means kitchens and buildings near Wallingford School and The Bull Croft and the streets around them. The closest station to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is Cholsey station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (under half a mile west) and Pendon Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What affects the quote in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site rules, permits and inductions
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- The paperwork from the last visit, if you have it
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
To get a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Can you work in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell outside opening hours?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. It means the site in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell keeps running as normal. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
Food hygiene inspections in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell are carried out by South Oxfordshire council. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.
What do you do to protect the area?
We cover floors and nearby surfaces with sheeting before work begins, and anything we remove is contained. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
How much notice should we give?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with pictures where possible, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Why it’s worth doing now in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
If a kitchen in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. With notice, the visit to Brightwell-cum-Sotwell can be fitted around your bookings and events.
You won’t find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- A written report with photos after every visit
- Full insurance on every job
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.