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TR19 inspections in North Moreton
TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in North Moreton, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing access panels found on survey
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
TR19 inspection in North Moreton
A grease test measures how thick the grease is inside a kitchen extract system. Readings are taken at set points using the Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) or the Deposit Thickness Test (DTT). The results show whether the system needs cleaning and how soon. The work covers pre-clean surveys, post-clean checks and wet film thickness tests, and common reasons people get in touch are extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean and surveys needed before quoting a full clean.
In a village or hamlet like North Moreton, the kitchens that need extract cleaning are normally a pub, a school, a care home or a hall kitchen, wherever there is one. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease, whatever the size of the place.
Duct Doctor has 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
- North Moreton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Multi-site operators often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
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The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, 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 a couple of hours for a typical kitchen extract system. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near North Moreton, let us know and we will plan around it.
- After the clean, we arrange a time to check the system.
- The same access points are opened up.
- Grease readings are taken again at set points.
- We photograph each area to record how it was left.
- The results are reported, with anything missed flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Move anything stored near the system
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
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Signs you need TR19 inspection in North Moreton
Kitchens change: a new menu, longer hours or more frying can all add grease. A cleaning interval set years ago may no longer fit.
These are the problems we see most often:
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Parts of the system left out of past cleans
- Extracts that may be over the 200 micron mean
For schools such as South Moreton Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
North Moreton questions
Do you work in villages like North Moreton?
Yes. Villages and rural sites across the South East are part of our work, North Moreton included. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Can you come to North Moreton after we close?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job, while bigger or harder-to-see systems are surveyed on site.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Testing takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. Sites with several canopies take longer, and you can ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email to book it in.
What is post-clean verification?
We visit after a clean, take readings at set points and photograph the system. The report flags anything missed.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few pictures and any previous report.
What does TR19 mean?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification, with two parts that matter most here: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
For ventilation and air handling systems, in-house care is mostly about checks: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. Cleaning inside ducts and units is specialist work.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
What affects the quote in North Moreton
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many systems or sites are involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The times the site is available
- Travel, parking and unloading
One small site or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the timing. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Your last certificate, test record or report
Here’s what helps 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, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Grease, kitchens and North Moreton
It’s South Oxfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in North Moreton. 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. The fire and rescue service for North Moreton 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.
If you run catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Brightwell Manor is about 1.2 miles north-east), event kitchens in older buildings often have awkward duct runs that need planning. Volunteers running a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints, or anywhere in North Moreton, may not know when the extract was last cleaned, and a grease test settles it.
North Moreton is about 2 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in North Moreton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also work in Oxford, around 10 miles away.
We work across OX11 for TR19 inspection and the roads nearby. Streets in the area include High Street, Elm Road and Wallingford Road, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. We also cover Mackney (1 mile east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles north), Wallingford (3 miles east) and Shillingford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
What’s near North Moreton
Typical jobs here are in premises near St Birinus School and Bear at Home pub, among other places. The closest station to North Moreton is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near North Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
What TR19 inspection cannot fix
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- The legal duty, which stays with the responsible person
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Wet film thickness tests
- Insurer audits
- Access surveys
- Deposit thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
- Post-clean checks
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 are ready when asked. A planned visit to North Moreton is easier to arrange than an emergency callout.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why North Moreton businesses choose us
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
- Survey first, then a fixed quote
- We’re fully insured
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
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