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TR19 inspections and grease testing in Poyle, Slough
Need TR19 inspection in Poyle? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, then sign off with a report and pictures.
- Surveys needed before quoting a full clean
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Kitchens whose menu or hours have changed
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Poyle
TR19® Grease says grease should not exceed a mean of 200 microns between cleans, and 500 microns or more at any point needs immediate spot cleaning. Testing is how you know where your system stands. We’re often asked to deal with kitchens whose menu or hours have changed and pre-clean surveys before a first TR19 clean, on post-clean checks, insurer audits and pre-clean surveys.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, where grease settles in the flat sections. We agree access and timings in advance.
The sign-off is always in writing: a dated report with pictures of the work, and for TR19® Grease cleans, a certificate issued through the BESCA VHE portal. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Place
- Poyle (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
TR19 inspection can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- A faulty or failing extract fan
- Sections with no access, until panels are fitted
- Installation problems, which fall under design guidance such as DW172
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Wet film thickness tests
- Access surveys
- Pre-clean surveys
- Insurer audits
- Post-clean checks
- Deposit thickness tests
Kitchen extracts in Poyle
According to Food Standards Agency records, there are about 6 bars, pubs and nightclubs and about 10 hotels and guest houses in and around Poyle, up to about a mile and a half out. Wherever they cook, the canopy, duct and fan collect grease just as a restaurant’s do. The fire and rescue service for Poyle 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 Poyle get their food hygiene inspections from Slough council. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Frogmore House, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses near Poyle; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. Where a hall near Church of St Thomas, or anywhere in Poyle, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. We provide TR19 inspection for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Poyle and the rest of Slough. Across Slough, we cover 31 places, Poyle among them. Our Guildford page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
All of SL3 is within our area for TR19 inspection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road, all of which we cover for TR19 inspection. Close by, we work in Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Poyle
Typical jobs here are in premises near Langley Grammar School, Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve and The Punch Bowl pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Poyle is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Poyle
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We are happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Signs you need TR19 inspection in Poyle
Looking at a canopy tells you little about what’s in the duct. Clean filters can hide a heavy layer behind them, which is why readings matter.
Common reasons sites call us include:
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
- Post-clean verification after another contractor’s clean
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Missing access panels found on survey
For schools such as Pippins School, kitchen extract cleaning is normally booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
What your quote should include
- If they look at the system before pricing
- How VAT is shown on the quote
- What happens if part of the system can’t be accessed
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
Different parts, different methods
Canopy and plenum
Filters can look fine while the plenum behind them is heavily coated. So we measure behind the filters, not just in front.
Extract fan and discharge
A greasy fan works harder and wears faster. Readings show if it needs attention before the next clean.
Common questions in Poyle
Which fire service covers Poyle?
Fire safety enforcement in Poyle is handled by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Poyle?
Food hygiene inspections in Poyle are carried out by Slough council. How often a business is inspected depends on the risk rating the council gives it, so it’s worth staying ready all year.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The site address, the type of premises and your opening hours, along with a few photos and any previous report.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule and quote for it.
Do you check other contractors’ cleans?
After a clean, we take new readings and photos to show how the system was left. It works whoever carried out the clean.
What is grease thickness testing?
The Wet Film Thickness Test (WFTT) and Deposit Thickness Test (DTT) measure how thick the grease is at a given point. Readings are taken at set points through the system.
What accreditations do you have?
Duct Doctor is a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we carry full insurance.
What does a pre-clean survey involve?
We look at the system from canopy to discharge, take grease readings and check access. It lets us plan the clean and give you a fixed quote.
Towns and villages near Poyle
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In-house cleaning or a specialist?
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.
Logging matters as much as cleaning. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
What affects the quote in Poyle
Your quote is based on your site. We take into account:
- Travel, parking and unloading
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- The size of the system
- The condition we find in the survey
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Any symptoms, from odd noises to smells or leaks
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
Every quote begins with a look at the system, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
What happens on the day
Your staff don’t need to do much on the day. A contact on site lets us in at the agreed time and points us to the system, and the rest is down to us. Afterwards, the area is left tidy and the written report follows. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Poyle.
- We go through any past certificates and reports.
- We follow the extract from canopy to discharge.
- Access panels are located and any missing ones noted.
- We measure the grease and photograph each point.
- We report back with readings and a fixed quote.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Tell us where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.