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TR19 Inspection in Frilford
For TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Frilford, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
How we handle TR19 inspection in Frilford
Insurance policies often require evidence of TR19® cleaning and inspection. Without it, a claim can be refused or reduced. A TR19 audit sets out the system’s condition, with readings and photos, for sites in Frilford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Common call-outs are for checking the result of a recent clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, on post-clean checks, insurer audits and wet film thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Frilford, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are typically 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, whatever the size of the place.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with photos of the work, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Frilford (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Frilford
The quote reflects the site in front of us. We take into account:
- The times the site is available
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- How many systems or sites are involved
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and the last certificate or report, if there is one. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
How the job changes from site to site
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Regular testing shows whether the cleaning interval keeps up.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
TR19 inspection around Frilford
Frilford is covered by Oxfordshire 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. It’s Vale of White Horse council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Frilford. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in Frilford, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If you look after a school kitchen, at a school such as Abingdon Preparatory School or anywhere near Frilford, the holidays are the usual time for a TR19® clean.
Frilford is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Frilford, we can take on TR19 inspection. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We cover sites on Oxford Road and Kingston Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Frilford include Frilford Heath (1 mile north), Marcham (1 mile east), Tubney (1 mile north), Fyfield (2 miles north-west) and Netherton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Frilford
Typical jobs here are in premises near The White Hart Public House. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.4 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Never cook with filters missing
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, pictures and any areas not accessible.
Clean, correctly fitted filters stop more grease reaching the duct. Missing or damaged filters let grease straight into the plenum.
Questions from Frilford
Can the work in Frilford be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. That way a site in Frilford doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Frilford?
The local authority for Frilford 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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
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, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurance policies also require TR19 adherence.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, photos and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Sites with several canopies take longer, so phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll plan it.
When to call us in Frilford
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:
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
Historic houses near Frilford, such as Appleton Manor about 2.6 miles north, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Why deal with it now?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, so the clean covers the whole system. Planning a trip to Frilford ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why Frilford businesses choose us
- In business since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the pictures you sent. If anything is different, we talk it through with the person on site before carrying on. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Visits to a village like Frilford are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- We repeat the WFTT or DTT readings.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
Advice
Multi-site and managed buildings
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can plan visits across the whole estate and price them together. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.