Oxfordshire · TR19 inspections and grease testing
Ramsden TR19 inspection
One call covers TR19 inspections, grease thickness testing, pre-clean surveys and post-clean verification in Ramsden: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- Kitchens taken over with no cleaning records
- Extracts that have never been grease tested
- Insurance renewals needing proof of TR19 cleaning
TR19 inspection for kitchens and businesses in Ramsden
Post-clean verification is a check carried out once the cleaning is done, with new readings and photos of the cleaned areas. It gives you evidence of how the system was actually left. The work covers pre-clean surveys, deposit thickness tests and access surveys, and people most often call us about insurers asking for TR19 evidence and sites with gaps in their extract records.
Rural kitchens often have long, low duct runs through a roof space or along an outside wall, and those horizontal sections are where grease settles. Access, parking and timings are agreed before the day.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and photos, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Location
- Ramsden (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Records
- Certificate plus before-and-after pictures
- Price
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
Questions from Ramsden
Can the work in Ramsden be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The work in Ramsden can fit around your hours. When you call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, mention when the site is quiet.
Which council inspects kitchens in Ramsden?
In Ramsden, it’s West Oxfordshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency, so a clean extract and good records are worth keeping up.
How often should a kitchen extract be inspected?
That varies with the kitchen’s daily use. BESA sets minimum cleaning intervals of 3, 6 or 12 months by daily use, and grease readings help set the real interval.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, especially for out-of-hours work. We typically quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Do you carry out TR19 audits for insurers?
Yes, anywhere in the area we cover. Share the insurer’s request so the report addresses it.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us when we go. During the work, it’s contained to keep the area clean.
How long does a TR19 inspection take?
Typically, the inspection takes a morning or less for one kitchen, more where there are several systems. System size and access decide the rest.
Can you price the work without visiting?
Often, yes. With good photos, the site type and your last report, we can price many jobs. Larger or hidden systems need a survey on site first.
How we price TR19 inspection
There’s no set price list, because sites vary so much. What we look at:
- Working hours and out-of-hours timing
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The condition of the system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is surveyed first, and the price is agreed before we start.
What to send for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Wide pictures of the system and the area around it
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- The site address and the type of premises
- Your last certificate, test record or report
To get a fixed quote, call 0345 646 2711 or send us an email 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 usually come back within one working day.
What happens on the day
The visit has three parts: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two for a single kitchen, longer for a large or complex system. A few pictures of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Ramsden.
- We agree a time when the kitchen is closed or quiet.
- The system is checked from canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured at set points by WFTT or DTT.
- Photos are taken at each point, and access gaps noted.
- The findings go into a report with readings, pictures and a recommended next clean.
Before we arrive
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Let us know about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Some systems can be priced from photos; others need a survey. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Ramsden
A pre-clean survey avoids surprises on the night. Access problems are spotted in advance rather than on the night, so the clean covers the whole system. Systems in rural buildings are often out of sight and out of mind.
Leaving it longer rarely makes the work cheaper. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, and a neglected system can mean more work. If you’re not sure what’s needed, call 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why Ramsden businesses choose us
- Fully insured
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- Ventilation hygiene specialists since 2009
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at what affects the cost or our accreditations and certificates.
What staff can safely do
Staff cleaning and specialist work aren’t the same thing. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Staff cleaning doesn’t replace a specialist visit; it supports it. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
TR19 inspection around Ramsden
The FSA’s food hygiene register includes about 3 bars, pubs and nightclubs across Ramsden and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Where they serve hot food, their kitchen extracts need cleaning to TR19® like any restaurant’s. In Ramsden, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Oxfordshire council. An officer looking round a kitchen will see the canopy, and grease there is hard to miss. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service covers Ramsden. Grease in a kitchen extract is a recognised fire risk, and the fire authority enforces the law on managing it in most commercial premises.
Where a hall near Church of St James, or anywhere in Ramsden, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does. Minster Lovell Hall, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Ramsden; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions.
Ramsden is about 3 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX7 postcode area, we cover TR19 inspection for commercial sites. Ramsden is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for commercial clients. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for TR19 inspection: OX7. Local streets include High Street and Wilcote Lane, and we cover them all for TR19 inspection. Neighbouring places we cover for TR19 inspection include Finstock (1 mile north-east), Delly End (1 mile south), Fawler (2 miles north-east), Hailey (2 miles south) and Poffley End (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (13 miles south).
Near you in Ramsden
Typical jobs here are in premises near The Royal Oak Public House, among other places. Ramsden’s nearest station is Finstock station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Ramsden includes Blenheim Farm.
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep grease filters clean and fitted properly
- Keep to the recommended interval
- Flag oily drips near the extract
- Clean grease off the canopy between professional cleans
For an insurer audit, send them the report as it is, including readings, pictures and any inaccessible sections.
Keep all TR19 records together so the history is easy to show.
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Signs you need TR19 inspection in Ramsden
TR19® is the benchmark that insurers, fire officers and EHOs refer to. It is not legislation; the legal duty comes from the Fire Safety Order 2005, under which the responsible person must reduce fire risk, and grease in the extract is part of that risk.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An insurer’s request for a TR19 audit
- Missing TR19 certificates or history
- Systems that need surveying before cleaning
- Ductwork where grease may be over the TR19 limits
School kitchens, at schools like Finstock Church of England Primary School for example, are typically cleaned in the holidays so no lunches are lost.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if part of the system cannot be accessed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered