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TR19 Inspection in Middle Aston
TR19 inspection for Middle Aston, from a team that has been trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
How the job changes from site to site
Extract fan and discharge
The discharge at the end of the system is checked as well, since grease reaches the very end of the system.
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
BESA’s minimum for heavy use of 12 to 16 hours a day is a clean every 3 months, with testing showing whether more is needed.
About our TR19 inspection in Middle Aston
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is 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 surveys needed before quoting a full clean and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts, we can help.
Work in a small place like Middle Aston starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean covers the whole system, as it would anywhere: canopy, filters, duct, fan and discharge, with a certificate and photo report at the end.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Place
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
We’re used to working while the site is closed. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. The visit itself takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Middle Aston.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- We look over the canopy, plenum, ducts, fan and discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Agree a time when the area can be out of use
- Mention any parking or loading restrictions
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
Get a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. Photos and the last report, if you have one, make the quote quicker. You’ll normally have a quote within one working day.
Advice
Middle Aston kitchens: local notes
Look up Middle Aston on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens across Middle Aston and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Middle Aston. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. In Middle Aston, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Cherwell council. 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.
School kitchens, at schools like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School for example, are normally cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost. If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere in Middle Aston, its extract still collects grease from every lunch and event.
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX25 postcode area, we can take on TR19 inspection. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Oxford is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area for TR19 inspection. Other places close to Middle Aston include Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Middle Aston
In Middle Aston, that means kitchens and buildings near Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
Also near Middle Aston
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease call for the right kit, training and safe access. That is our job.
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, alongside our reports.
What affects the quote in Middle Aston
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Any permits to work or inductions
- The size of the system
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is surveyed first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
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. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth doing now in Middle Aston
Skipping grease testing leaves the cleaning interval to guesswork. If grease reaches 500 microns anywhere, TR19® Grease calls for immediate spot cleaning, which you won’t know without measuring. If the system at a site near Middle Aston fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re not sure what’s needed, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Middle Aston businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job surveyed first
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- A written report with photos after each visit
Keeping the system healthy
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Flag changes in how much frying the kitchen does
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease isn’t left building in hidden parts.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in Middle Aston
Which fire authority looks after Middle Aston?
Fire safety enforcement in Middle Aston 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.
Do you work in villages like Middle Aston?
Yes, Middle Aston is part of our area, however small the site. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the system needs and how to reach it, and the quote is based on that.
What should I send you?
A short description and a few pictures plus the address and your hours. We’ll ask for anything else we need.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, where the pictures show enough. If not, a site survey comes first, and the quote follows that.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together as one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
What is grease thickness testing?
Grease thickness testing measures the layer of grease on the duct surfaces, by WFTT or DTT. Each reading is recorded in microns.