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TR19 inspections in Harpsden Bottom
TR19 inspection for Harpsden Bottom and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
About our TR19 inspection in Harpsden Bottom
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. Some kitchens build up grease faster than the minimum intervals assume, which is why measurement matters. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. Common call-outs are for checking the result of a recent clean and missing TR19 certificates or history, on pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and wet film thickness tests.
In a village or hamlet like Harpsden Bottom, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Harpsden Bottom (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
If a kitchen in Harpsden Bottom has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. A planned visit to Harpsden Bottom is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
The cost depends on how big the system is, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- Photo reports with every job
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
What staff can safely do
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that’s where we come in.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Harpsden Bottom
Which environmental health team covers Harpsden Bottom?
In Harpsden Bottom, it’s South Oxfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. 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 Harpsden Bottom be cleaned in the holidays?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. There are about 7 schools, colleges and universities on the FSA’s food hygiene register within about 1.5 miles of Harpsden Bottom. Send us your term dates when you ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we’ll fit the work in.
What happens on a pre-clean survey?
It’s a look at the whole extract before it’s cleaned, with readings and photos. We can work from pictures and details, or visit, as suits the job.
How much does TR19 inspection cost in Harpsden Bottom?
The cost depends on the size of the system, its condition, access and timing. Call for a fixed quote and we will usually reply within one working day.
Is TR19 cleaning the law?
No, not in itself. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires the responsible person to manage fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
How much notice should we give?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. Quotes normally come back within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results are given in microns.
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: sheeting and protection first, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, clear away and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Harpsden Bottom can be planned properly.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen isn’t busy.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- We send a report setting out the readings, photos and next steps.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
Getting a quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us with a few details about the site. We’ll explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.
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When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Harpsden Bottom
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
What the work involves, part by part
Vertical risers
Vertical risers take the extract up through the floors. Grease can run down and collect at the base, so we check there.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Hospital and care home kitchens can cook all day, every day. Readings show if cleaning is frequent enough.
When to call us in Harpsden Bottom
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and in a kitchen that means keeping grease under control.
Most sites get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
Bursars and site managers at schools such as Gillotts School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What hours they’ll be on site
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
Keep the verification report next to the certificate it relates to. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
Nearby places to Harpsden Bottom
Also in Harpsden Bottom
Harpsden Bottom kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s data shows about 17 bars, pubs and nightclubs registered across Harpsden Bottom and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Harpsden Bottom 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. Food hygiene inspections in Harpsden Bottom are the job of South Oxfordshire council’s environmental health team. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Greys Court, about 2.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Harpsden Bottom; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Margaret or anywhere around Harpsden Bottom, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Harpsden Bottom is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of commercial site in Harpsden Bottom, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so trading is not interrupted. Harpsden Bottom is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Every address in RG9 is covered for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Harpsden (1 mile east), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south-east), Binfield Heath (2 miles south) and Lower Assendon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles north-west), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Harpsden Bottom
Around Harpsden Bottom, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Rupert House School, Saracen's Head pub and Valley Road School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Harpsden Bottom includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Sonning Hill.