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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Looking for TR19 inspection in Ford? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Ford
Grease builds up as cooking vapour cools inside the extract. It often collects where nobody can see it: the plenum, bends and horizontal runs.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
Whether the kitchen is in Ford itself or nearby, a TR19® clean covers the whole system, canopy to discharge.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a survey comes first
- Proof of insurance
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- How they set the interval to the next visit
How we handle TR19 inspection in Ford
Many insurers ask for proof that kitchen extract systems are cleaned and inspected to TR19®. Missing records can lead to a claim being reduced or refused. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and pictures, for sites in Ford and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Typical jobs include parts of the system left out of past cleans and sites with gaps in their extract records, on access surveys, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks.
Work in a small place like Ford starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, with full insurance on top.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Kitchen extracts in Ford
Fire safety in Ford falls to Buckinghamshire 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. Kitchens in Ford get their food hygiene inspections from Buckinghamshire 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.
A hospital like St John's Hospital, about 1.8 miles north, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Ford and the rest of Buckinghamshire. 263 places in Buckinghamshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 15 miles away.
All of HP17 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Linden Way and Chapel Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Ford: Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Ford
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Dinton Hermit Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
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The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Somewhere like Ford, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Allow time for equipment near the work to be turned off and cool down
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
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When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than book work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Wet film thickness tests
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ford
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. 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.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed quote.
Why act early in Ford
An EHO visit, an insurance renewal or a fire risk assessment is a bad time to find your extract records are thin. An inspection now gives a site in Ford a current picture. Out of sight is the usual reason a rural system goes too long without attention.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Ford
- Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus 24/7 emergency callout
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A written report with pictures after every visit
Read what affects the cost and our accreditations.
What affects the quote in Ford
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The number of sites or systems
- The condition of the system
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Where the site is and how we reach it
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and when. You will have a fixed price before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Any previous report or certificate
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but the parts you can’t see still need a specialist at the right interval.
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
Common questions in Ford
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Ford?
It’s Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, which covers Ford. It’s worth keeping your fire risk assessment, TR19® certificates and photo reports together, ready to show.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ford?
Food hygiene inspections in Ford are carried out by Buckinghamshire council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Expect it to take anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
Is Ford in your area?
Yes. Ford is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Often, yes. Photos of the system and the access, plus your opening hours and last report, are often enough. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
Every site is different, so each gets its own fixed quote. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
Are you accredited?
CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO 9001 and BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.