West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Lower Green, West Berkshire
TR19 inspection for Lower Green, with a survey first and a report with photos at the end. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Seeing the system in photos first means the trip to Lower Green can be planned properly.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
Get a fixed quote
Want a quote for TR19 inspection? Please call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and tell us about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
TR19 inspection in Lower Green, done properly
A pre-clean survey looks at the whole system, from canopy to discharge. Access is checked along the full length, and record grease readings at set points. Common call-outs are for insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning and systems that need surveying before cleaning, across access surveys, wet film thickness tests and deposit thickness tests.
Somewhere as small as Lower Green, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we’re fully insured. We are also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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What TR19 inspection looks like in Lower Green
The fire and rescue service for Lower Green is Royal Berkshire 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 Lower Green are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Stargroves is about 4.1 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Michael or anywhere around Lower Green, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other.
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Lower Green and the rest of West Berkshire. Lower Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Whether your site is on Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Lower Green include Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
What’s near Lower Green
Typical jobs here are in premises near John O'Gaunt School and The Old Craven Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Lower Green
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Why deal with it now?
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. Rural sites can’t always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
The cost depends on how big the system is, what state it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lower Green
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001
- One number for every site across the South East and London
Read how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Questions from Lower Green
Which council inspects kitchens in Lower Green?
Kitchens in Lower Green are inspected by West Berkshire council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Do you work overnight in Lower Green?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Lower Green does not have to lose a day’s trading. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or email photos, mention when the site is quiet.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what kind of site, when it’s open and the access. Photos and any previous paperwork make it quicker. Then call 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Is Lower Green in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of South East England, Lower Green included.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. Otherwise, we book a survey at a time that suits the site, and the quote follows that.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and anything we remove is contained. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you verify a clean after it’s been done?
Post-clean verification is a check after a clean, with fresh grease readings and photos. It works whoever carried out the clean.
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.
What affects the quote in Lower Green
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The times the site is available
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- The scale of the work
A single site or a whole portfolio, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the timing. The price is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It doesn’t solve:
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- A faulty or failing extract fan
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Lower Green
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
Do you need TR19 inspection in Lower Green?
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Look out for these warning signs:
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Checking the result of a recent clean
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
For schools such as Inkpen Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
- Whether a survey comes first
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the route to access panels clear
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Tell us if menus or opening hours change
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
The audit report is set out to pass straight to your insurer or broker, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.