Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Hempton TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Hempton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
When to call us in Hempton
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so panels can be fitted.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
- Checking the result of a recent clean
Broughton Castle, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses near Hempton; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of insurance
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- How they set the interval to the next visit
TR19 inspection in Hempton, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. We look at the system, take grease readings and photograph what we find, so the clean can be planned properly. If you have post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean, we can help.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
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. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Where
- Hempton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Surveying first means the clean goes to plan. Missing access panels, hidden duct runs and awkward fans are found before the cleaners arrive, and the quote reflects the real job. In a place like Hempton, ductwork and fans are easy to forget until something goes wrong.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Hempton
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, as grease can build up there too.
Canopy and plenum
The plenum behind the filters can carry a lot of grease. Readings and photos are taken in the plenum on every inspection.
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- Removing the grease, which is a separate clean
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
How we price TR19 inspection
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- The condition we find in the survey
- The scale of the work
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we survey first, from pictures or on site, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- The postcode and the type of business
- Problems your staff have spotted
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from photos and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work so you know the cost before work begins.
What happens on the day
Your staff do not need to do much on the day. Someone lets us in at the agreed time and shows us where everything is, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Hempton.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
How to prepare
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting 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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Hempton kitchens: local notes
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Hempton. Each kitchen extract among them can be measured for grease to set the right cleaning interval. Hempton sits within the area of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Hempton get their food hygiene inspections from Cherwell council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Keeping each certificate and photo report on file helps show the extract is looked after.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Saint John the Evangelist or anywhere around Hempton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. Kitchens that cook twelve hours or more a day, as some healthcare kitchens do, fall into BESA’s three-monthly minimum; Horton General Hospital is the nearest hospital to Hempton, about 4.9 miles north.
Hempton is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Hempton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Hempton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. We also work in Oxford, about 17 miles from Hempton.
Work in OX15 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Hempton Road, The Lane and St John's Way or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. If your site is just outside Hempton, we cover Barford St Michael (1 mile north-west), Barford St John (1 mile north-west), Deddington (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles south-west) and Dane Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (10 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (10 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Hempton
Typical jobs here are in premises near George Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.5 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
Common questions in Hempton
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Hempton?
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Hempton. TR19® isn’t law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Is Hempton within the area you cover?
Yes, Hempton is part of our area, however small the site. A survey first, from photos or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites on one programme. Every site has its own report.
What types of premises do you cover?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, as well as food production and leisure sites.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
The TR19® Grease figures are a mean of 200 microns or less between cleans, and immediate spot cleaning wherever a reading hits 500 microns. We show your readings against those figures.
Will you produce a report for our insurer?
Yes. We inspect the system and produce a report with grease readings, pictures and any inaccessible areas. It’s set out for your insurer or broker.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the photos show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
How much time does an inspection need?
An inspection takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Large or multiple systems take longer, so ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will plan it.
Also in Hempton
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.