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TR19 inspections and grease testing in New Hinksey, Oxfordshire
Our technicians work in New Hinksey on TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Share inspection reports with your insurer or broker when asked
- Keep access panels clear and unpainted
- Book the next test on the date in the report
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
You get a report with the grease readings, where they were taken and photos of each point. Keep it with your fire safety and TR19 records.
Regular grease readings keep the cleaning interval honest. It shows if build-up is speeding up.
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in New Hinksey
Grease thickness testing tells you how much grease is sitting in the canopy, ducts and fan. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. If you have post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean and missing TR19 certificates or history, we can help, from pre-clean surveys, insurer audits and deposit thickness tests onwards.
Size does not change the work: a kitchen in a place like New Hinksey gets the whole system cleaned, canopy to discharge. The visit is booked around your opening hours, and the journey is planned ahead.
Every visit ends with a written report and pictures, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Location
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
The visit has three parts: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, while signing off means the written report and pictures. Most of the time goes on the work itself, and that takes a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. A site near New Hinksey normally has room to park, so the questions are about access to the system and your hours.
- First we look at the system’s cleaning history, if there is one.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- Grease readings are taken and pictures recorded.
- You get a report and a fixed quote for the clean.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
How to get a quote
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few photos and your last certificate or report help a lot. We normally come back within one working day.
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What else we do in New Hinksey
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Hidden runs that need access panels first
- Ductwork that was designed or installed badly
- The grease itself, which needs a full or spot clean
If you are not sure, just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Access surveys
- Insurer audits
What happens if it’s left?
After an incident, an insurer can ask to see proof of TR19 cleaning and inspection. Missing records can put a claim at risk. An up-to-date inspection report is a good place to start. Light use slows the build-up but does not stop it.
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 will price it together.
Why choose Duct Doctor in New Hinksey
- We’re fully insured
- Photo reports with every job
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
TR19 inspection in New Hinksey: the local picture
Food Standards Agency data counts about 283 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 36 takeaways and sandwich shops in New Hinksey and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Kitchens like these cook for very different hours, and grease testing shows which extracts need cleaning soonest. It’s Oxford City council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in New Hinksey. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. A dated certificate in the maintenance file answers the question before it’s asked. The fire and rescue service for New Hinksey is Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order.
Bursars and site managers at schools such as New Hinksey Church of England Primary School tend to book extract cleaning for when the kitchen is empty. If your kitchen is in a listed or historic building, like the houses around New Hinksey (Holywell Manor is about 1.4 miles north), fitting access panels needs care.
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of New Hinksey to the outskirts, we cover TR19 inspection for every kind of premises, from small sites to large estates. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX1 and OX4. Whether your site is on Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or a nearby road, our technicians can take on the work. Close by, we work in South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in New Hinksey
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to South Park, Oxford Media & Business School and The Duke of Monmouth pub, among other places. Also close by are Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east) and Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north). The closest station to New Hinksey is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Your questions about TR19 inspection in New Hinksey
Which council inspects kitchens in New Hinksey?
Kitchens in New Hinksey are inspected by Oxford City council’s environmental health officers. Have your latest TR19® certificate and photo report to hand, as an officer may ask how the extract is maintained.
Can a school canteen extract in New Hinksey be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. Food Standards Agency records list about 42 schools, colleges and universities with registered kitchens within about a mile and a half of New Hinksey. Just ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote and we will book around them.
What should I send you?
Where the site is, what it is and when it’s open, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What is a WFTT or DTT grease test?
WFTT and DTT are the two methods for measuring grease thickness, in microns. We take readings at set points from canopy to fan.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Send the list of sites and the work at each and you’ll get one fixed quote.
How much notice do you need?
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?
A survey finds out how the system is laid out, how dirty it is and what can be reached, before anyone starts cleaning. Any access problems are flagged so they can be sorted first.
Common problems we fix in New Hinksey
Menus, opening hours and cooking styles change over time, and more frying or longer hours mean more grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs:
- Systems cleaned on a calendar with no measurements
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Radcliffe Infirmary about 1.6 miles north, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a written report and photos are included
- Whether they recommend a next date
What staff can safely do
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
What the work involves, part by part
Restaurants, pubs and hotels
Inspections are done when the kitchen is closed or quiet so trading isn’t affected.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.