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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Horley, Oxfordshire
We cover Horley for TR19 inspection. Fixed quotes, work around your opening hours and photo reports on every job.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sections of duct that cannot be reached
TR19 inspection in Horley, done properly
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers insurer audits, access surveys and pre-clean surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are sections of duct that can’t be reached and post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean.
Somewhere as small as Horley, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Accreditations are easy to claim and worth checking. Ours are BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Location
- Horley (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
At the end of the visit, someone from your team can look over the work with us. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. In a small place like Horley, the journey is planned ahead and the visit arranged around the site’s hours.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- The layout is traced from the canopy to the discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the system
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we usually reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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What happens if it’s left?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. A fault that closes a site in a village like Horley affects everyone who depends on it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain each part.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Horley
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- We diagnose before we treat
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Horley
When a site in Horley changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records do not always follow. Without them, nobody knows how much grease is in the system or when it was last cleaned.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- Confirming a clean reached the whole system
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Ethelreda or anywhere around Horley, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
What your team can do, and what needs us
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We’ll take a look and give you a fixed quote.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
How we price TR19 inspection
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The condition of the system
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before any work is booked.
TR19 inspection around Horley
Food Standards Agency records list about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Horley. A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. Food hygiene inspections in Horley are the job of Cherwell council’s environmental health team. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Horley is covered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Fire and rescue authorities enforce the Fire Safety Order in most non-domestic premises, and in a kitchen that fire risk includes the grease in the extract.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Horley is Horton General Hospital, about 3.6 miles south-east. Historic houses near Horley, such as Upton House about 3.2 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX15, we can take on TR19 inspection. Horley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for TR19 inspection. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for TR19 inspection. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Manor Orchard and Little Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Horley, we cover Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Horley
Typical jobs here are in premises near Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horley include Crouch Hill.
Questions from Horley
Who inspects food businesses in Horley?
That is Cherwell council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Horley. An officer may look up into the canopy, so clean filters on the day and a recent certificate on file both help.
Can the work in Horley be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. That way a site in Horley doesn’t have to lose a day’s trading. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so we can schedule a run of sites as one programme. Every site has its own report.
Can you price the work without visiting?
In many cases, yes. With good pictures, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
What about areas you can’t get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How far ahead should we book?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
Which sectors do you work in?
We work for restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, care homes, offices and shops, plus food production and leisure sites.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
After post-clean verification, file the results with the cleaning certificate. The pair gives a clear record of the clean and the check.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. A quick grease test answers the question.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Horley
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys