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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Compton, West Berkshire
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Compton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Call for a fixed quote.
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Missing access panels found on survey
Aftercare tips
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- File every inspection report with your certificates
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, photos and any inaccessible sections.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
TR19 inspection in Compton
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. Grease testing shows which side of those lines you are on. The work covers access surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests, and people most often call us about cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with photos of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Canopy and plenum
Behind the filters, the plenum catches plenty of grease. We take readings there and photograph it on every inspection.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so the kitchen keeps cooking.
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What state the system is in
- How easy every part is to reach
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The scale of the work
One small site or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. You will have a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
What we do, step by step
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, it takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Compton.
- First we book a time that won’t disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
For TR19 inspection in Compton, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
Compton kitchens: local notes
Fire safety in Compton falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. We cover Compton, about 50 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Compton C.E. Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Every kind of commercial site in Compton, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
TR19 inspection in RG20 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Compton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Downs School and The Swan pub. Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Compton include Churn Hill.
FAQs for Compton
Which environmental health team covers Compton?
The local authority for Compton is West Berkshire council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Can you get to a site in Compton?
Yes, Compton is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What types of premises do you cover?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
Why survey before a clean?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. Sites with several canopies take longer, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will plan it.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No. TR19® is a specification, not a statute. Without TR19 records, an insurance claim can be reduced or refused, so following it is the sensible course.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Compton
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. TR19® itself is not law, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to assess and reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas or elsewhere in Compton, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Before you book anyone
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they carry
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Mechanical faults in the extract
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys