Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 Inspection in Great Tew
Professional TR19 inspection in and around Great Tew, timed so the site keeps working and signed off in writing with pictures.
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
Where sections couldn’t be reached, the report says where access panels would help. Fitting them before the next clean means the whole system gets done.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
About our TR19 inspection in Great Tew
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, while a reading of 500 microns or more anywhere calls for immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. Common call-outs are for systems that need surveying before cleaning and extracts that have never been grease tested, across access surveys, pre-clean surveys and post-clean checks.
Work in a small place like Great Tew 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.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with photos, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Great Tew (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Great Tew
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Every visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Common questions in Great Tew
Which fire service covers Great Tew?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Great Tew. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can school kitchens in Great Tew be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes, holiday work suits schools best. There are about 2 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Great Tew. Booking early in the term gives the best choice of holiday dates.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. Then you get a fixed quote.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. We show your readings against those figures.
What happens if you cannot reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, and we can fit those.
How far ahead should we book?
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 if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How long does grease testing take?
An inspection takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos to book it in.
What do you do to protect the area?
Protection goes down first: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before we start, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Great Tew before we set off.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- Photos are taken to show the condition after the clean.
- We report the findings and flag any areas that need more work.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Clear the space around the work
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Call or email with a few details and you will typically have a fixed price within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Part by part
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and pictures are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
Extract fan and discharge
The extract fan and its housing collect grease too. We check and test them as part of the inspection.
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. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Why it’s worth doing now in Great Tew
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Great Tew
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Every job surveyed first
Take a look at what affects the cost and how to check a contractor.
What affects the quote in Great Tew
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
- How many systems or sites are involved
What you pay depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What we need to know
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
For TR19 inspection in Great Tew, call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Let us know the site type and the opening hours, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.
TR19 inspection in Great Tew: the local picture
Great Tew is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises. It’s West Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Great Tew. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere in Great Tew, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event. For schools such as Great Tew County Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is typically booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Great Tew or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Great Tew is one of them. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby (17 miles or so).
TR19 inspection in OX7 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Square, Old Road and New Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Around Great Tew
In Great Tew, that means kitchens and buildings near The Falkland Arms Public House. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (under half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.