West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Hampstead Norreys TR19 inspection
Specialist TR19 inspection for Hampstead Norreys: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Missing access panels found on survey
How we handle TR19 inspection in Hampstead Norreys
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. We use the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT), taking readings at set points. From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. We’re often asked to deal with an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit and systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements, across insurer audits, access surveys and wet film thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Hampstead Norreys, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are usually 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.
Every visit ends with a written report and photos, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Hampstead Norreys: the local picture
Hampstead Norreys sits within the area of 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. Hampstead Norreys is about 49 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
A hospital like West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 5.8 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day. Where a hall near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Hampstead Norreys, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For TR19 inspection in and around Hampstead Norreys, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. We work across South East England and London, including Hampstead Norreys. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, and Hampstead Norreys is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of RG18 for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. That includes premises on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Hampstead Norreys: Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Around Hampstead Norreys
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Downs School and The White Hart pub. Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (under half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
What we are called out for in Hampstead Norreys
You cannot judge grease thickness by eye. A system can look clean at the filters and be heavily coated further in, which is why readings matter.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
For schools such as Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
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.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across West Berkshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Part by part
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so access is planned in advance.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
We test between services, early in the morning or after close so trading isn’t affected.
Questions from Hampstead Norreys
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Hampstead Norreys?
The local authority for Hampstead Norreys is West Berkshire 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.
Will you come out to Hampstead Norreys?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Hampstead Norreys is covered. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. The results are given in microns.
Where does the waste go?
Waste is contained during the work and removed when we leave, including grease, debris and dirty water. None of it is left on site.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. Work is timed around how each site runs.
How much does TR19 inspection cost?
It depends on the site, so we quote each one individually. For a quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with the site type, opening hours and a few photos.
When should we have our next grease test?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA’s minimum cleaning intervals are every 3, 6 or 12 months for heavy, moderate and light use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Between visits
After the visit, a few habits help the work last:
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
After the inspection, we send a report showing each reading, its location and photos. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
How it works
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, make the system safe, do the work, clear away and leave you the report. On site, the work takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. For a village or hamlet like Hampstead Norreys, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- You get a report with readings, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Hampstead Norreys, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Hampstead Norreys
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. 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 Hampstead Norreys ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, what state it’s in and how easy it is to reach. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why Hampstead Norreys businesses choose us
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes, typically within one working day
- Trading since 2009
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