West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Mortimer TR19 inspection
Our technicians work in Mortimer on TR19 inspection. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- Sites with gaps in their extract records
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
How we handle TR19 inspection in Mortimer
A pre-clean survey is the diagnosis, and the clean is 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. If you have cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, we can put it right, from wet film thickness tests, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys onwards.
In a smaller place like Mortimer, many kitchens sit in older buildings or later extensions, where the duct may cross a roof void or climb an outside wall. Flat runs collect grease and need proper access to clean.
The report is your system’s health record: a dated account with photos of everything we did. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Place
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate plus before-and-after photos
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
TR19 inspection around Mortimer
Look up Mortimer on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 6 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens across Mortimer and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A WFTT or DTT reading tells each of those kitchens whether its grease is staying under the 200-micron mean. The fire and rescue service for Mortimer is Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Fire Safety Order puts the duty on whoever runs a kitchen to control its fire risk, and a greasy duct is fuel. Kitchens in Mortimer get their food hygiene inspections from West Berkshire council. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked.
Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Mortimer Methodist Church, or anywhere in Mortimer, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around Mortimer (Stratfield Saye House is about 3.6 miles south-east), fitting access panels needs care.
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Mortimer to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Mortimer is one of them. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the streets around it. If you need TR19 inspection at premises on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. We also cover the places around Mortimer: Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Near you in Mortimer
Around Mortimer, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer include Hosehill Lake.
Also near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Mortimer
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Parking and loading at the site
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 any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, then send a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Mention new equipment or longer hours at the next test
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and pictures of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so grease is not left building in hidden parts.
FAQs for Mortimer
Do you work at weekends in Mortimer?
Yes. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Do you work in villages like Mortimer?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Mortimer is covered. A survey first, from pictures or a visit, means we arrive with the right kit.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
When should we have our next grease test?
We suggest a next test date in every report, taking the readings and the kitchen’s hours into account. A risk assessment based on measured grease should set the interval.
What if parts of the system can’t be reached?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
What’s TR19?
It’s the industry benchmark for cleaning ventilation and kitchen extract systems, written by BESA. It sets out inspection, cleaning and record keeping, and it takes a risk-based approach.
How much notice should we give?
For planned work, earlier is better, particularly if your next visit is nearly due. Emergencies are different, because our line is open 24/7.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you will get one fixed quote.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Anything that needs to be off for the work is switched off and left to cool before work begins, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Because the survey comes first, a visit to Mortimer can normally be finished without a second trip.
- The visit is arranged for when the kitchen is not busy.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- We photograph the test points and record any sections we cannot reach.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for cooking equipment or plant to be off before we arrive
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Clear loose items from the work area
Getting a quote
For TR19 inspection in Mortimer, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, and send photos or your last report if you can. We normally send a fixed quote within one working day.
Related advice
For landlords and multi-site operators
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
How the job changes from site to site
Horizontal duct runs
If a run has no access panel, we note it so panels can be added.
Canopy and plenum
The canopy itself is checked inside and out, and note where grease has gathered.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Mortimer
Not every section of a kitchen extract is easy to get to, so those sections can be skipped time and again. A survey finds the sections that cannot be reached, so the gaps can be closed.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Uncertainty over how often to clean
Term dates shape school work: for a school like Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School, an extract clean fits neatly into a half-term or summer break.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the quote shows VAT
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
Why deal with it now?
Don’t wait for an EHO visit or insurance renewal to find gaps in your extract records. A recent inspection report means you’re ready when asked. Around Mortimer, a kitchen or building out of action is missed right away.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- We diagnose before we treat
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
- Fully insured