Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Poundon TR19 inspection
TR19 inspection in Poundon, surveyed first and signed off with a written report and photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Cleaning intervals that may not suit the kitchen
- Insurers asking for TR19 evidence
How we handle TR19 inspection in Poundon
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). From the numbers, you can see whether cleaning is due. The work covers post-clean checks, pre-clean surveys and insurer audits, and the jobs we see most are insurers asking for TR19 evidence and sites with gaps in their extract records.
Somewhere as small as Poundon, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Every one of them still needs its extract kept clear of grease.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Where
- Poundon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Paperwork
- Certificate and photo report
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, typically within a working day
- Hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Poundon
Catching heavy deposits early keeps the fix small. Ignored, the layer only gets thicker. Planning a trip to Poundon ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
What you pay depends on the size of the system, the condition it’s in and access to every part of it. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos after each visit
- Fully insured
- Fixed quotes, normally within one working day
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
What TR19 inspection can’t fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
- Parts of the duct nobody can reach yet
- The responsible person’s own fire risk assessment
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Poundon
- Insurer audits
- Deposit thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Post-clean checks
- Wet film thickness tests
- Pre-clean surveys
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from an hour for a small canopy and short duct to a good part of a day for a large site. Somewhere like Poundon, lanes, gates and parking are worth mentioning in advance.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- Every part of the system is examined, end to end.
- Grease readings are taken at set points using WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- You get a report with readings, pictures and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear the space around the work
How to get a quote
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and photos, and we typically reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Related advice
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, and that’s where we come in.
What affects the cost of TR19 inspection
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all play a part.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Problems your staff have spotted
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
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, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Poundon questions
Which fire service covers Poundon?
That’s Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recent cleaning certificate and a note of the next clean date show that grease in the extract is being managed.
Can the work in Poundon be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, nights and weekends are routine for us. The site is handed back ready to open. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
No, not in itself. But the responsible person must assess and reduce fire risk under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which in a kitchen includes grease in the extract. Many insurers also expect TR19 cleaning.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We usually quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
What accreditations do you have?
Our accreditations are CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, alongside BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. The Vent Hygiene Elite scheme is run by BESCA and audited independently.
What should I send you?
Some pictures and a quick description of the system, with the address and opening hours. If we need more, we will ask.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
It’s an inspection after cleaning, to show what state the system was left in, whoever did the clean.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night, every day of the year. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and the emergency line covers the rest.
TR19 inspection around Poundon
Poundon is about 51 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. The fire and rescue service for Poundon is Oxfordshire 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.
Claydon House, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses near Poundon; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We provide TR19 inspection for commercial premises of every kind in Poundon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Poundon is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients. Our Oxford page covers sites nearby, about 14 miles away.
TR19 inspection in OX27 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out TR19 inspection in Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Around Poundon
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Sow and Pigs pub, among other places. Poundon’s nearest station is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Keeping the system healthy
How long the results last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Diary the next grease test and clean
- Store grease readings where your insurer can see them
- Send TR19 audit reports to your insurer on request
If any reading is 500 microns or more, the report flags it for immediate spot cleaning, and we can arrange it.
Keep filters clean and in place. Gaps around filters let grease get past them.
Common problems we fix in Poundon
Records can go missing when a business changes hands or contractors. With no history, the current state of the extract is a guess.
Look out for any of the following:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Kitchen extract systems with no recent grease readings
- Heavy grease suspected in the plenum or ducts
- Pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean
A hospital like Bicester Community Hospital, about 4.6 miles south-west, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
What your quote should include
- When the next visit should be, and why
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- What paperwork you get at the end