West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections in Midgham
TR19 inspection for commercial sites in Midgham and across West Berkshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Sections of duct that can’t be reached
TR19 inspection in Midgham, done properly
A fixed schedule doesn’t always match how a kitchen really cooks. In a busy kitchen, grease can build faster than the minimum intervals allow for, and only measurement shows it. We give your risk assessment measured figures rather than guesses. The work covers post-clean checks, wet film thickness tests and access surveys, and common reasons people get in touch are post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts.
Somewhere as small as Midgham, 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.
We have been trading since 2009, as a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
- Where
- Midgham (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection in Midgham: the local picture
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 3 pubs and bars within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Midgham. A pub or hotel kitchen that cooks every day builds up grease in its extract like any other. The fire and rescue service for Midgham is Royal Berkshire 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. Food hygiene inspections in Midgham are the job of West Berkshire council’s environmental health team. The cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment, extraction included, is part of what they check. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens can’t easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Midgham is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 3.8 miles west. Term dates shape school work: for a school like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG7 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Midgham among them. There’s also a page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: RG7. That includes premises on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Midgham: Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Near you in Midgham
Typical jobs here are in premises near Coach & Horses pub and Kennet School. Midgham’s nearest station is Midgham station, roughly 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
What the work involves, part by part
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Vertical risers
In buildings with several floors, the riser may pass through other tenants’ space, so we arrange access ahead of time.
The process
When we arrive, we check the system against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. Rural roads and tight entrances are worth telling us about before a visit to Midgham.
- Post-clean verification is booked once the clean is done.
- We open the access points used on the clean.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
For TR19 inspection in Midgham, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus photos or the previous report if they’re to hand. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
When to call us in Midgham
Insurers, fire officers and environmental health officers look to TR19® as the benchmark. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
Historic houses near Midgham, such as Shaw House about 4.9 miles west, are a reminder that older buildings with event kitchens can have long, awkward duct routes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- Whether they recommend a next date
- What insurance they carry
- Proof of accreditation you can verify
Midgham: your questions answered
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Midgham?
Kitchens in Midgham are inspected by West Berkshire council’s environmental health officers. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
Do you work overnight in Midgham?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Midgham needn’t be disturbed. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We run scheduled maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Commercial premises of every kind: from restaurants, pubs and hotels to schools, hospitals, care homes, offices, shops and food production sites. We fit the work around how the site operates.
Can you inspect our extract for our insurance company?
Yes. Our TR19 audits cover readings, pictures, access and a recommended cleaning interval. You can pass it straight to your insurer or broker.
How long does grease testing take?
It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. We fit it around when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
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 if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How often should grease be tested?
Often enough to know the mean stays under 200 microns between cleans. The readings themselves tell you if the interval needs to change.
What your team can do, and what needs us
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: keeping grilles clear, noting unusual noise or smells and logging filter changes. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Regular in-house cleaning slows the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Leave it or put it right?
If a kitchen in Midgham has been cleaned on the same calendar for years, there’s no way to know if that interval is right without measuring. Testing gives you the evidence to set it properly. A planned visit to Midgham 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 we’ll price it together.
Why Midgham businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Work around your opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover
- Full insurance on every job
- A written report with photos after each visit
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced and how to check a contractor.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Keep TR19 certificates, readings and reports together
- Wipe the canopy surfaces regularly
- Clean or swap grease filters as often as the kitchen needs
- Diary the next grease test and clean
Readings of 500 microns or more are highlighted as needing immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
When cooking hours or the menu change, check the interval still fits. Fresh readings show whether it needs to change.