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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Merton, Oxfordshire
For TR19 inspection in Merton, one call is all it takes: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
TR19 inspection in Merton, done properly
Think of a TR19 inspection as the diagnosis before the treatment. Readings, photos and notes on access are gathered from end to end, so the quote and the clean fit the real system. If you have ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits and an insurer’s request for a TR19 audit, we can help, from access surveys, deposit thickness tests and pre-clean surveys onwards.
In a small place like Merton, kitchens are often in older or extended buildings, with long single-storey duct runs, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
A written report with pictures follows every visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Where the work is a TR19® Grease clean, the certificate is issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Merton (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system, and we clear up before we go. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Merton, let us know and we will plan around it.
- 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.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- We send a report setting out the readings, pictures and next steps.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any earlier paperwork for the system
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
How to get a quote
Getting a quote does not take long. Call or email with a few details and you’ll typically have a fixed price within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
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Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
Any access problems we found are listed with a suggested fix. With panels fitted, the next clean can cover every section.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It spots changes in how fast grease builds.
Why deal with it now?
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. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
We don’t list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with pictures after each visit
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Every job surveyed first
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from site to site
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Kitchens that cook for long hours build up grease faster. Readings show if the cleans are frequent enough.
Grease, kitchens and Merton
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 pubs, bars and clubs in and around Merton, up to about a mile and a half out. Breakfasts, bar meals and functions all put grease into the extract wherever they’re cooked. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Merton. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Environmental health officers from Cherwell council inspect food businesses in Merton. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Church and community hall kitchens, near Church of St Swithin or anywhere around Merton, are easy to forget, but their extracts collect grease like any other. If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bicester Community Hospital about 2.9 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen. If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Boarstall Tower is about 3.7 miles south-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning.
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of site you run in Merton, TR19 inspection is something we can help with. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Oxford page, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for TR19 inspection. We also cover the places around Merton: Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Around Merton
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Old Plough pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Merton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Fan breakdowns, which need a repair visit
- Heavy deposits found on test, which still need cleaning
- Fire safety duties beyond the extract system
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Merton
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
Also in Merton
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Merton
Your quote is based on your site. We consider:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Any previous report or certificate
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
If you need TR19 inspection in Merton, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or email us. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send pictures or your last report if you can. We typically send a fixed quote within one working day.
Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, you get the same standard: a survey first, a fixed quote, the work timed around the site and a report with pictures.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so records stay tidy.
Merton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Merton?
Yes, Merton is part of our area, however small the site. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Who enforces fire safety at workplaces in Merton?
Fire safety enforcement in Merton is handled by Oxfordshire 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.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
Enough to be sure grease stays within the TR19® Grease figures between cleans. If readings rise, the interval should shorten.
At what point does grease need cleaning?
Under TR19® Grease, the mean thickness should not exceed 200 microns between cleans. Any reading of 500 microns or more needs immediate spot cleaning.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes. Insurers often want evidence the extract is managed to TR19®, and an audit report gives you that, along with any actions needed.
What is post-clean verification?
A post-clean check records grease readings and pictures after the work, whoever did the clean.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and for anything urgent, ring our 24/7 emergency line.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
The survey covers the whole system, grease readings and access to each section. From it, we plan the clean and quote a fixed price.