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TR19 Inspection in Chalkhouse Green
TR19 inspection in Chalkhouse Green from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Do you need TR19 inspection in Chalkhouse Green?
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, so readings are the reliable guide.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing access panels found on survey
Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Battle Hospital is the nearest hospital to Chalkhouse Green, about 2.8 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- If they look at the system before pricing
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Chalkhouse Green
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. If you are dealing with heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts and uncertainty over how often to clean, we can help.
Work in a small place like Chalkhouse Green starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
How we price TR19 inspection
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The size of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. Just send:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and send you a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly between visits:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep to the recommended interval
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep certificates, reports and readings in one place so the history is easy to show.
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Vertical risers
Risers carry the extract up through the building. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so the base is a key test point.
How it works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, do the work, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, the date and timings are agreed with you well before the day.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- We note where access panels are and where more are needed.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before we start.
Related advice
Kitchen extracts in Chalkhouse Green
Food Standards Agency records include about 5 pubs and bars within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Chalkhouse Green. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. In Chalkhouse Green, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after. Chalkhouse Green sits within the area of Royal Berkshire 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.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Emmer Green Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Saint Barnabas Emmer Green or elsewhere in Chalkhouse Green, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Our Reading coverage runs to 34 places, and Chalkhouse Green is one of them.
Our technicians cover all of the RG4 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. If your site is just outside Chalkhouse Green, we cover Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Around Chalkhouse Green
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Do you work at weekends in Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The work in Chalkhouse Green can fit around your hours. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email, mention when the site is quiet.
Is Chalkhouse Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Where does the waste go?
Anything we remove is contained as we work and taken away with us, from grease and debris to used cleaning water. None of it is left on site.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
How often should grease be tested?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and testing shows if your kitchen needs more.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
What do the grease readings need to be?
Between cleans, the mean should stay at 200 microns or below, and anywhere at 500 microns or more needs spot cleaning right away.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and the last report help too. After that, simply call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
What a clean will not put right
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys