West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Lower Padworth
For TR19 inspection in Lower Padworth, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
About our TR19 inspection in Lower Padworth
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 quote and the clean fit the real system. The work covers wet film thickness tests, post-clean checks and access surveys, and the jobs we see most are insurers asking for TR19 evidence and sites with gaps in their extract records.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
Good records are part of the job. You get a written report with photos after every visit, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. File it in your maintenance log so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Where
- Lower Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Records
- Certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need TR19 inspection in Lower Padworth?
When a site in Lower Padworth changes owner or cleaning contractor, the records don’t always follow. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
For kitchens close to Aldermaston station, where the day often starts early and ends late, the extract can be cleaned overnight.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- What paperwork you get at the end
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
What affects the quote in Lower Padworth
Sites vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The condition of the system
- How big the system is
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The number of sites or systems
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
We can often survey from photos. Try to include:
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any previous report or certificate
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
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What TR19 inspection cannot fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in Lower Padworth
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Lower Padworth questions
Who would carry out a food hygiene inspection at a kitchen in Lower Padworth?
In Lower Padworth, it’s West Berkshire 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.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Lower Padworth?
Fire safety enforcement in Lower Padworth is handled by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. If a fire safety officer visits a commercial kitchen, they may ask about the fire risk assessment and how the extract is kept clean.
Is Lower Padworth in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Lower Padworth.
When should we have our next grease test?
It depends on how heavily the kitchen cooks. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, for kitchens across the South East and London. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What about areas you can’t get to?
We record them on the report, with a note of where it is, and we explain what access is needed, such as extra access panels in ductwork.
What grease levels does TR19 allow?
Two figures matter: a mean of no more than 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns at any single point, which needs immediate spot cleaning. Our report sets your readings against both.
How much time does an inspection need?
Testing takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line to book it in.
What happens on the day
A visit follows the same order every time: protect the area, isolate whatever needs isolating, carry out the TR19 inspection, tidy up and hand over the paperwork. On site, the work takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Visits to a village like Lower Padworth are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- First we book a time that will not disrupt cooking.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- We take WFTT or DTT readings at set points along the system.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange a key holder or contact on site
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about permits to work or site inductions
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Send a few details and photos, 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.
Advice
TR19 inspection around Lower Padworth
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 pubs and bars as registered food businesses across Lower Padworth 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. The fire and rescue service for Lower Padworth is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Kitchens in Lower Padworth get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. 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.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary, or anywhere in Lower Padworth, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
Lower Padworth is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Sites in Lower Padworth get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where needed and a written report with pictures. Lower Padworth is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire we cover for TR19 inspection. For sites nearby, see our Reading page (7 miles or so).
We work across the RG7 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on Coudray Mews, Bath Road and Macs Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Southend (2 miles north-west) and Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Lower Padworth
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Butt Inn, among other places. Lower Padworth’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Schools, hospitals and care homes
Education kitchens need TR19 inspections like any other. Testing shows whether the interval suits.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lower Padworth
Finding a hotspot early means a targeted spot clean rather than a bigger problem later. Left alone, grease keeps building between cleans. A planned visit to Lower Padworth is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Lower Padworth
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Look out for grease drips round the canopy edge
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. File it alongside your TR19 certificates.
Keep all TR19 records together so you can produce them quickly.