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TR19 Inspection in Cumnor
We cover Cumnor for TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures as standard.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
TR19 inspection in Cumnor: the local picture
Environmental health officers from Vale of White Horse council inspect food businesses in Cumnor. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. About 56 miles out from central London, Cumnor is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible.
Appleton Manor, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Cumnor; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. For schools such as Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX2 area, we can carry out TR19 inspection at your premises. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots.
We cover every part of the OX2 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on High Street, The Park and The Winnyards or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Cumnor include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Around Cumnor
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
TR19 inspection in Cumnor
BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals by daily use: 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. The work covers deposit thickness tests, pre-clean surveys and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and surveys needed before quoting a full clean.
In a village or hamlet like Cumnor, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. Most of the time goes on the work itself, which takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. The timing of a visit to Cumnor is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Move anything stored near the system
Get a fixed quote
Need a price for TR19 inspection? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
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Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Never cook with filters missing
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Revisit the cleaning interval whenever the menu or hours change. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.
Cumnor questions
Which environmental health team covers Cumnor?
The local authority for Cumnor is Vale of White Horse council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can school kitchens in Cumnor be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. The FSA’s register shows about 2 schools and colleges with food registrations within roughly a mile and a half of Cumnor. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
What does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us about the site and its opening hours.
Do we have to follow TR19 by law?
No, TR19® isn’t legislation. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
Anything we can’t reach goes on the report, with a note of where it is, and we tell you what would make it reachable, for example new access panels.
What information do you need?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, plus pictures of the system and your last certificate or report if you have one.
What is post-clean verification?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, for our cleans and other firms’ alike.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. The report from each visit recommends the next date.
Part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Heavy use under BESA guidance, 12 to 16 hours a day, means a clean at least every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
What we’re called out for in Cumnor
When a site in Cumnor changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
Healthcare kitchens, like those at hospitals such as Radcliffe Infirmary (about 3.6 miles north-east), often cook for long hours, which puts them in BESA’s heavier-use bands.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the next visit should be, and why
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
What affects the quote in Cumnor
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- The scale of the work
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
Combining work into one visit or one programme often makes better use of the time. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price the work. Send what you can of the following:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What happens if it’s left?
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. In a small place like Cumnor, a system that fails can take a site out of use.
Every site is different, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
Why us?
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Trading since 2009
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they cannot safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, alongside our reports.