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TR19 Inspection in Britwell
TR19 inspections and grease testing for Britwell, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Call for a fixed quote.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
How we handle TR19 inspection in Britwell
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. 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. Typical jobs include kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings and missing access panels found on survey, on deposit thickness tests, wet film thickness tests and access surveys.
Kitchens around a place like Britwell are often in older buildings or single-storey extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Long horizontal runs like that hold grease and need access panels to reach.
The paperwork matters as much as the work. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Location
- Britwell (SL2, SL1)
- Region
- Slough
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Britwell?
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Most sites get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Britwell, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they recommend a next date
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What happens if it’s left?
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why Britwell businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- We’re fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Part by part
Schools, hospitals and care homes
In healthcare and care settings, kitchens may run from early until late. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
What your team can do, and what needs us
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
The process
Protection comes first: sheeting goes over floors and surfaces close to the work. Then we make the system safe and start. The work on site takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems, and we clear up before we go. A site near Britwell usually has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the work
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Getting a quote
To get a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. We normally come back within one working day.
Related advice
What TR19 inspection looks like in Britwell
Look up Britwell on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 55 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 45 takeaways across Britwell and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Fire safety in Britwell falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Britwell, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Slough council. 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.
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Wexham Park Hospital about 2.1 miles east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Dorney Court is about 2.9 miles south-west), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. Wherever you are in the SL2 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. Our area takes in 31 places across Slough, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Reading page covers sites nearby (16 miles or so).
Work in SL2 and SL1 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Britwell has commercial sites of every size, all within our area for TR19 inspection.
Around Britwell
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Beechwood School, Cocksherd Wood and The Duke's Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (2.3 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Britwell includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Britwell questions
Can the work in Britwell be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. Your customers, staff or residents in Britwell needn’t be disturbed. Let us know the hours you are closed and we will book within them.
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Britwell?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Britwell. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Britwell?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and you’ll get one fixed quote.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
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.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that cannot wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
What is grease thickness testing?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- A faulty or failing extract fan
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Britwell
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Multi-site and managed buildings
If you look after several sites, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with photos.