West Berkshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
TR19 inspections and grease testing in Newbury, West Berkshire
TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Newbury. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
How we handle TR19 inspection in Newbury
After a clean, post-clean verification checks the result, with fresh grease readings, pictures and a look at the areas that were cleaned. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. We’re often asked to deal with insurers asking for TR19 evidence and parts of the system left out of past cleans, on post-clean checks, deposit thickness tests and access surveys.
In a town like Newbury, most of the kitchen extracts we are asked about belong to restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways and school or care home kitchens. Whatever the kitchen, the canopy, filters, duct and fan all collect grease.
A written report with photos follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Reporting
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What TR19 inspection looks like in Newbury
Look up Newbury on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 93 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 27 takeaways within about 1.5 miles of central Newbury. For any of them with a canopy, measuring grease is better than guessing when to clean. Fire safety in Newbury falls to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Its fire safety officers can audit commercial kitchens, and grease in the extract is part of a kitchen’s fire risk. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Newbury. A greasy canopy or dripping filters are the sort of thing an inspection can pick up. A TR19® certificate and photo report after each clean gives you a record to show an inspector.
Healthcare kitchens cannot easily close, so their extracts are cleaned overnight or between meal services; the nearest hospital to Newbury is West Berkshire Community Hospital, about 1.5 miles east. For schools such as St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed. If you cook for passing trade around Newbury station, the extract can be cleaned between your last and first customer.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Whether your site is in the middle of Newbury or further out, TR19 inspection is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from a single unit to a large public building. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Reading page, about 15 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. TR19 inspection is available to premises on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square and the roads around them. You’ll find Newbury on the A4 and A339, so it’s easy for us to get to for out-of-hours visits. Close by, we work in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Newbury has commercial sites of every size, and we cover all of them for TR19 inspection.
Around Newbury
In Newbury, that means kitchens and buildings near Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Newbury itself: Newbury station. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
Why act early in Newbury
Post-clean verification shows whether the system was left the way the certificate says, while there’s still time to put anything right. An inspector or insurer will want to see recent records, so it makes sense to have them ready.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why Newbury businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
When your team notices a problem between visits, like drips, unusual noise, smells or damaged filters, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We can diagnose it and quote.
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 happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes around an hour or two per canopy and duct system. A closed day, an evening or an early start: whichever suits your site in Newbury, we’ll book around it.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Each test point and any access problems are photographed.
- The findings go into a report with readings, photos and a recommended next clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking and loading
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address, the type of site and when it’s open, a few pictures and any previous report or certificate. Once you have those, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Part by part
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. That’s why we test behind them.
Vertical risers
Access to risers is often limited. The survey shows exactly what access there is.
Questions from Newbury
Which fire and rescue service is responsible for Newbury?
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Newbury. Records of extract cleaning are a sensible thing to have ready if a fire safety officer carries out an audit.
Can a school canteen extract in Newbury be done out of term time?
Yes. Half-terms and the summer break are the natural time for school work. With about 9 schools and colleges on the FSA’s register within roughly a mile and a half of Newbury, it pays to plan holiday dates ahead. Tell us your holiday dates and we’ll book the visit for when the site is empty.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
Restaurants and pubs, hotels, schools and colleges, hospitals and care homes, offices and retail, plus food production and leisure sites.
What about areas you cannot get to?
The report shows them clearly. Often the fix is extra access, such as new panels in ductwork, which we can install.
How much notice do you need?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
How long does grease testing take?
It takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. The visit is timed so cooking is not disrupted.
Can the work be done while we are closed?
Yes, and that is how we prefer to work. The visit is timed for when the area isn’t in use, whether that is late evening, overnight or a weekend.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and photos.
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system between visits is straightforward, and it helps at the next visit:
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Report grease dripping from the canopy
- Keep canopy edges and gutters wiped down
- Do not box in or cover duct access panels
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, with readings, photos and any areas not accessible.
Close the access gaps found during inspection, so every part of the duct can be cleaned.
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what TR19 inspection will not do:
- 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 use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Pre-clean surveys
- Wet film thickness tests
- Post-clean checks
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
Towns and villages near Newbury
Other services in Newbury
Fixed quotes for TR19 inspection in Newbury
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How easy every part is to reach
- The condition of the system
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- How big the system is
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Helping us quote
Many jobs can be priced from photos and some basics. Useful things to send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Problems your staff have spotted
For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with the site type, your trading hours and a short description of the system. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You’ll usually have a quote within one working day.